By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/YachatsNews SILETZ — Two days after his body was found in the Siletz River, officials confirmed Thursday that 2-year-old Dane Paulsen died of drowning and had no […]
Archives for March 2025
Monday is the deadline for comments on revised Northwest Forest Plan
The deadline for public comment concerning changes to the Northwest Forest Plan is Monday, March 17. The plan provides management guidelines and sets policy for 17 national forests in the […]
Newport Performing Arts Center brings in bands and range of music the next four weeks
By Oregon Coast TODAY A well-curated playlist, feel-good bluegrass and musical tributes will keep the Newport Performing Arts Center lively with four new concerts set for the next four […]
A mother’s request and a photo of her missing son spurs diver’s mission to find 2-year-old Dane Paulsen
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/YachatsNews The cold bit through Juan Heredia’s wetsuit as he glided six feet below the surface of the Siletz River. There were branches and uneven ground along […]
Theatre West continues 50th anniversary series with “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little”
By Oregon Coast TODAY Lincoln City’s Theatre West continues its special run of plays to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the troupe with “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” […]
Corvallis woman killed Monday in Highway 34 accident
TIDEWATER – Amber Damm-Winningham, 42, of Corvallis died Monday afternoon when her car left Highway 34 and rolled 300 feet down a step bank just east of Yates Road. […]
Oregon Court of Appeals says voter-approved measure regulating firearms purchases is constitutional
By CONRAD WILSON and MICHELLE WILEY/Oregon Public Broadcasting In a unanimous ruling Wednesday, the Oregon Court of Appeals approved a measure that would further regulate the purchase of firearms and […]
Samaritan offers class on how to deal with medical emergencies
NEWPORT — Do you have the confidence, skills and knowledge to handle a medical emergency? Samaritan Health Services is offering the American Heart Association Heartsaver course from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, […]
City of Yachats exploring eight-acre site for big, new water reservoir and workforce housing development
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – When it comes to planning for the future of Yachats two issues always rise to the top – water sustainability and affordable housing. A […]
Oregon Senate adds plastic utensils, some packaging and hotel toiletries to 2019’s plastic bag ban
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Since the Oregon Legislature voted to ban single-use plastic grocery bags and limit plastic straws in 2019, most Oregonians have grown used to […]