Cape Foulweather is familiar to residents and visitors as one of the most iconic viewpoints on the central Oregon coast. But the headland offers more than sweeping vistas of […]
Want to go fly a kite? See hundreds of flying objects this weekend in Lincoln City
Folks who enjoy the windy season on the Oregon coast will gather on the beach at the D River State Recreation Site for the annual Lincoln City Summer Kite […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Kama Almasi finds her perfect job at Oregon Coast STEM Hub
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews How many of us have been lucky enough to be hired for the perfect job? The job that will use and require all the knowledge we’ve […]
No longer considered predators, Oregon beavers get new protections from state July 1
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s state animal has for years been classified as a “predator” by the state fish and wildlife agency, and that’s meant that the North […]
Bees and butterflies celebrated at Saturday event in Waldport
WALDPORT — Bees, butterflies and other critters will be celebrated Saturday when the Waldport Public Library presents its second annual “Pollinators’ Day.” Returning to the Seashore Joy Garden in downtown […]
How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy
The Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 is home to the states’ only international shipping container service, a vital resource for Oregon farmers, ranchers and other exporters. By KRYA BUCKLEY/Oregon […]
OSU hopes 77-unit apartment complex for marine science center students, staff will help housing issues
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT — When Oregon State University asked years ago to expand its Hatfield Marine Science Center it made a commitment to develop housing for some of […]
Oregon kids are healthy but lag behind in education, according to new report
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon kids are healthier than average but lag their peers nationwide when it comes to education, according to a new report. The Baltimore-based Annie E. […]
Rural Oregon addiction recovery programs will get $13 million in opioid settlement funds
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon state officials will spend slightly more than $13 million on community centers and housing for rural Oregonians recovering from drug addiction. The […]
Wyden proposes legislation to preserve rural maternal care in response to Baker City ward closure
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle Sen. Ron Wyden is pushing for a pathway for rural hospitals to continue to provide maternal care in small communities. Wyden, D-Oregon, on Monday released […]