Oregon Health Authority’s interim director James Schroeder leaving after two months

March 3, 2023

James Schroeder, CEO of Health Share of Oregon, the state’s largest Medicaid insurer, became the interim director of the Oregon Health Authority on Jan. 10. By JULIA SHUMWAY and LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Two months into leading the Oregon Health Authority, one of Oregon’s biggest agencies, interim director James Schroeder announced he’s stepping down. He told Gov. Tina Kotek in

High speed and DUII arrest late Thursday night in Newport

March 3, 2023

On March 2nd, at about 11:00p.m., a Newport Police Officer observed a Subaru Legacy driving carelessly at a high rate of speed near Hwy 101 and SW Angle ST. The Officer activated his overhead police lights to stop the car. The driver failed to yield to the Officer and instead sped up continuing south on Hwy 101. Near Hwy 101

Newport police arrest Corvallis woman after sinking car into reservoir

March 3, 2023

News Release from Newport Police Dept. Posted on FlashAlert: March 3rd, 2023 10:04 AM Downloadable file: Big_Creek.jpg On February 27th, 2023, at 7:29pm, Newport Police were requested to help locate an overdue motorist in the area of NE 12th and NE Eads Streets. Officers were advised Tammy Altishin, 46, of Corvallis, was late meeting a family member at the Sam Case School. It

Speakers at wind power conference in Portland raise concerns about impacts of offshore developments on fisheries

March 2, 2023

GEORGE PLAVIN/Capital Press PORTLAND — A push to develop massive floating wind farms off the West Coast is raising concerns over potential impacts on commercial and tribal fisheries. The Biden administration has called for deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy to combat climate change by 2030. Depending on where the turbines are placed, they could displace highly productive fishing

In Yachats’ search for new water supply, council votes to look north to become customer of Southwest Lincoln PUD

March 2, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — In what the mayor described as a monumental decision, the Yachats City Council voted unanimously Thursday to authorize the city manager to negotiate with a neighboring water district to regularly supplement the city’s supply. “Over the last 25 years, water security has been the No. 1 topic for every council,” said Yachats water treatment

New state study says population growth slowed overall during pandemic for Lincoln County and northwest Oregon

March 2, 2023

The population growth of five northwest Oregon counties slowed in 2022, according to a new analysis from the state’s regional economist, likely tied to the area’s economic performance during the pandemic. “Population growth in the region has slipped back to about what it was in 2013 and 2014 when the region was recovering from the Great Recession,” Oregon Employment

David Eugenio

March 2, 2023

David Eugenio May 5, 2003 — Feb. 23, 2023 It is with great sorrow that the family of David Eugenio announce his sudden passing on Feb. 23, 2023. David Eugenio was born May 5, 2003 in Los Angeles. He was the son of Marilu Flores, brother to Nanci Eugenio. He was guided by Gabino Juan, Bacilisa Teodocio and Leonel

Proposed legislation in Oregon Senate focuses on removing barriers to entering public education and addressing burnout

March 2, 2023

Maurice Cowley teaches a college-level African American studies class at McDaniel High School in Portland in February 2023. (Naseem Rakha/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By NATALIE PATE/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Schools nationwide and across Oregon have been facing educator shortages for years, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon lawmakers are considering bills this session they believe will address the problem’s root

While there was lots of snow in February, Yachats-area rainfall amounts were below average

March 2, 2023

YACHATS – While ignoring the snow storm for a moment, the Yachats area received lower than average amounts of rain in February, according to six weather watchers who supply regular measurements to YachatsNews. But the snow is the story. While there was a small accumulation of snow along the coastline the last week of February, it was a very

Yachats needs to discuss “night sky” initiative and intrusive lighting

March 2, 2023

To the editor: Yachats is magical place blessed with an abundance of natural beauty to enjoy. While everyone appreciates the magnificent Pacific Ocean to the west and Cape Perpetua to the south, one of the things that many people fail to realize is our magnificent nighttime sky. We are a small community and in some areas of town you can