By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY The journey to the stage can take many paths. For Jason Kutchma, starring in Theatre West’s current production, “Dial M for Murder,” it was […]
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Lane County hires former Lincoln County DA as its legal counsel
KLCC News EUGENE — Lane County Commissioners have voted to hire a former Lincoln County District Attorney as their legal counsel. As chief legal officer, Rob Bovett will lead the […]
Coastal wood carvers stage their annual show and workshops this weekend
By Oregon Coast TODAY This weekend will see woodcarvings of all kinds on display as the Coastal Carvers present their 31st annual Artistry in Wood show at Chinook Winds […]
Leader of Lincoln County firefighters battling blazes in Los Angeles says it’s a “duty and an honor” to help
This story was updated Wednesday to include comments from COCF&R Capt. John Townley By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Despite rigorous 24-hour shifts and sleeping on cots, spirits are high among Lincoln County […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Waldport museum volunteer and bluegrass radio host Chip Russell
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews Chip Russell believes he and his partner, Nicole Frederickson, purchased the last home in Waldport that sold for less than $200,000 when they retired in 2017. […]
Closure of Macy’s store in Salem will mean layoffs for its 56 employees
The SALEM REPORTER SALEM — Macy’s will lay off 56 Salem employees in March due to the permanent closure of its downtown store. In a Jan. 9 notification sent to the state […]
Biden administration awards $53 million to HP in Corvallis for semiconductor research
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s high tech sector is about to grow even more, with a new multi-million dollar infusion of cash from the federal government. The Biden administration […]
12th Yachats Agate Festival this weekend offers everything from precious rocks to expert talks
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats Agate Festival rolls into its 12th big year this weekend with two buildings full of rocks, expert talks and demonstrations. On Saturday […]
In first State of the State speech on Monday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek struck notes of frustration with the enormous problems facing Oregon and optimism that the state can fix them […]
New Oregon legislators sworn into office Monday in mostly ceremonial start to Jan. 21 session
By BEN BOTKIN and JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon lawmakers got to work Monday with largely ceremonial activities in preparation for the upcoming long session that will focus […]