Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 3: 9,701 cases for Dec. 30-Jan. 2, including highest daily total of pandemic; 96 in Lincoln County

January 3, 2022

Oregon reports 9,701 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 11 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,666, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. OHA reported 9,701 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total to 430,931. The

Four days after wind storm knocks power out to 10,000 Central Lincoln customers, all but 300 have electricity restored

January 3, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Four days after a major storm blasted the central and southern Oregon coasts knocking out power to 10,000 customers, Central Lincoln People’s Utility District said Thursday night it had restored power to all but 300 – just in time for another wind and rain storm. The storm Sunday night and Monday had wind gusts as high

Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2

January 3, 2022

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21360139 12/29/2021 17:54 Officer #58625 STEWART, JOSHUA DUII – Alcohol Location 18, Mile post 5 5, Lincoln OR USA Narrative Summary On 12/29/2021 at approximately 5:54PM on US 18 at milepost 5. Vehicle 1 (Silver Ford SUV) was traveling westbound when it crossed over the center lane colliding with Vehicle 2 (White Subaru SUV) who was traveling eastbound.

As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages

January 3, 2022

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com When classes resumed this week, Lincoln County school administrators faced the unprecedented situation of hoping they have enough employees to keep the operation running. That’s primarily because the county’s public schools are groaning beneath the weight of severe, pandemic-related staffing shortages that has teachers and administrators scrambling every day to patch gaping holes. While the same

Colt Gill, Oregon’s state education director a quiet, collaborative force in the turbulence of pandemic

January 3, 2022

Colt Gill’s voice quivered when he talked of teachers and other school employees who died from Covid, or who lost family members. Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of Education stands in front of the department’s headquarters. He has led Oregon schools and the Education Department through one of the most difficult periods in its history. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed

January 3, 2022

YACHATS – After six months of substitutes and occasional closures, the Yachats Post Office has a new postmaster – and more help is on the way. Chanda Kowitz of Yachats, who has been helping out many days when the post office has been short-handed, assumed her new duties effective Saturday, Jan. 1. Kowitz replaces Jeff Davis, who had been

New task force will begin to tackle issues — and confusion — with Oregon recycling to comply with new law

January 2, 2022

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Buy a bottle of dish soap, a jug of milk or a takeout container of Chinese food, and you’ll find an embossed triangular symbol of three arrows around a number. The chasing arrows, a relic of recycling laws passed decades ago, would appear to indicate that an item could be dropped in a curbside

Slowing effects of climate change among priorities for Oregon’s new watersheds director

January 2, 2022

Lisa Charpilloz-Hanson will oversee $170 million for projects enhancing waterways and protecting critical species. The Klamath River Watershed extends throughout south central Oregon to northern California and to the Pacific Ocean. It is one of many watersheds in Oregon that Lisa Charpilloz-Hanson will work to protect as new director of the state’s Watershed Enhancement Board. By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle

Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income

January 2, 2022

A new comprehensive look at fishing’s place in Lincoln County’s economy shows a growing impact on income in the county. The Resource Group of Corvallis looked at the financial indicators surrounding both commercial and recreational fishing between 2012 and 2019, as well as related and connected activities to produce a picture of the pre-pandemic impact of the seafood industry.

Oregon food innovation program aims to grow the businesses of women chefs and farmers from around the state

January 1, 2022

By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Emily Moore is a longtime professional chef, with French cooking school credentials and fine dining experience, who whips up tasty concoctions on her farm in Applegate. She’d like to sell them to a wide market but she has one limitation: She’s not good at marketing. Her fig compote draws rave reviews, she said, and

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Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 3: 9,701 cases for Dec. 30-Jan. 2, including highest daily total of pandemic; 96 in Lincoln County

Four days after wind storm knocks power out to 10,000 Central Lincoln customers, all but 300 have electricity restored

Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2

As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages

Colt Gill, Oregon’s state education director a quiet, collaborative force in the turbulence of pandemic

USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed

New task force will begin to tackle issues — and confusion — with Oregon recycling to comply with new law

Slowing effects of climate change among priorities for Oregon’s new watersheds director

Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income

Oregon food innovation program aims to grow the businesses of women chefs and farmers from around the state

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