OSU Extension has openings for master gardener training in Lincoln County

November 7, 2024

NEWPORT – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lincoln County is looking for 20 people interested in serving the community as a master gardener. Master gardeners serve their community as on-the-ground researchers, with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning, the extension service said in announcing the training openings. The training requires about 40 hours

More than a dozen Oregon communities vote to ban psilocybin businesses in Tuesday’s election

November 7, 2024

By Oregon Capital Chronicle Voters in more than a dozen Oregon cities, including in the Portland area, voted to ban the regulated sales and use of psilocybin mushrooms. Anti-psilocybin measures were on the ballots in 16 cities and unincorporated Clackamas County, and are passing in coastal communities to urban Portland and central and southern Oregon by 55% to 70% of

This week’s election results were a big boost nationally for Republicans — but not in Oregon, as usual

November 7, 2024

By DIRK VANDERHART and Lauren Dake/Oregon Public Broadcasting Some corners of the country were shocked Tuesday, when a presidential race many predicted would be down to the wire instead fell easily to President-elect Donald Trump. But in Oregon, surprises were hard to come by. In a year in which Republicans may be poised to claim the U.S. House, Senate and White

Voters largely reject school measures on November ballot, with some wins scattered throughout Oregon

November 7, 2024

By NATALIE PATE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Voters across Oregon were asked to approve taxes this week to help local schools at a time when districts throughout the region are facing substantial budget shortfalls. According to initial returns from Tuesday night’s election, Oregonians, in many cases, said “no,” particularly when it came to funding new and improved buildings. A dozen school districts

Newport Rec Center expands offerings of fall arts and crafts market this weekend

November 7, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY After rebranding its annual winter market as the Coastal Creations Artisan Market, Newport Parks and Recreation also added a new artists reception to start the weekend. The reception will take place Friday, Nov. 8, followed by the market on Saturday, Nov. 9. The reception is only for people aged 21 and older and tickets are

Taft school employee arrested for rape, sex abuse of student

November 6, 2024

LINCOLN CITY – Lincoln City police Tuesday arrested a 53-year-old staff member at Taft high and elementary schools and charged her with rape and sexual abuse of a boy under the age of 16. Angela R. Schafer is in the Lincoln County jail on bail of $250,000. Her next court appearance is Nov. 13. Schafer is a health services advocate

Incumbent Hoyle winning against Republican challenger DeSpain in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District

November 6, 2024

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle stepped into a divided Congress and big shoes in 2022, when she was elected to her first term to represent Oregon’s 4th District. “I started working in a district that had Peter DeFazio for 36 years, and he did an amazing job,” Hoyle told the Capital Chronicle on Wednesday,

Performing Arts Center breaks the mold a bit with two live rock concerts Friday, Saturday

November 6, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY New wave and David Bowie fans should prepare for a Major Crush — two epic concerts from popular Portland-based bands in one weekend at the Newport Performing Arts Center. First up on Friday, Nov. 8, is Camp Crush, the highly danceable new wave indie pop duo. Inspired by bands like The Cure, Berlin and Blondie,

22nd annual Celtic Music Festival will fill Yachats this weekend with hundreds of its devotees

November 5, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — When the Yachats Celtic Music Festival sings, strums and stomps its way into town this weekend, it isn’t only music-lovers who’ll be thrilled. Hotels, restaurants and shops will also enjoy a late fall lift from crowds of festival-goers. “We expect to pull in 800 to 1,000 people this year,” said Stephen Farish of Waldport,

5 Questions and a Secret: Seal Rock gallery owner Susan Hanson continually reinvents herself, businesses

November 5, 2024

By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews Susan Hanson’s life is a story of multiple reinventions, starting with moving to a new continent when she was 11. Now she owns two businesses in Seal Rock — Heartsong Beads and Dancing Coyote Gallery/Art Studio. Hanson’s family moved from Wales to Vancouver B.C. for better jobs for her father and education for her and her