Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek moves forward with forestry board picks despite backlash

May 29, 2024

By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek is pressing forward with a pair of nominations to the board that oversees Oregon forest policy, after abruptly backing off the plan earlier this month amid pressure from environmental groups. A Senate committee will consider on Wednesday whether to appoint conservationist Bob Van Dyk and Heath Curtiss, an attorney for

State experts tell legislators that Oregon’s economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain future

May 29, 2024

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s economy continues to grow steadily, if at a slower pace than it has in recent years, state economists told lawmakers Wednesday. That includes April personal income tax collections coming in higher than expected, leaving a “fifty-fifty proposition” that Oregonians will receive a $582 million kicker tax credit in 2026, two years after

Four Newport galleries collaborate to create month-long exhibit by Native American artists

May 29, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY Like rivulets joining to create a stream, the three galleries of the Newport Visual Arts Center and the Olive Street Gallery at the Newport Performing Arts Center will unite for a singular show, “Where Waters Meet,” opening Saturday, June 1. Honoring heritage while establishing new paths of contemporary expression, five talented artists from diverse backgrounds

Newport’s prodigal daughter “Rizo” is back with a new show of comedy, burlesque and performance art

May 29, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY Fresh on the heels of a successful Sydney Festival run, Amelia Zirin-Brown, aka Rizo, has returned home with a new show at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1. Rizo uses her trademark blend of songs, stories, performance art, comedy and glamor to explore the nature of home and how

Anyone can fish, clam or crab for free this weekend in Oregon

May 29, 2024

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags are required on those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. Oregon State Parks also offers free parking and camping on Saturday. Expect

Four Lincoln County projects worth more than $10 million included in Hoyle’s requests to House committee

May 28, 2024

Four projects in Lincoln County ranging from fire stations to a welding training center to wastewater repairs are among 15 projects that Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore. has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee as candidates for funding in fiscal 2024-2025. “These 15 projects reflect the priorities of local communities who know their needs best,” said Hoyle said in a

Yachats Pride’s sixth three-day celebration of diversity with “safe, inclusive fun” begins Friday

May 28, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews Friday launches a weekend of “safe, inclusive fun” around the Commons, as Yachats Pride offers its sixth celebration of equality and diversity. “Under the Big Top” is the festival theme, bringing events like Drag Bingo, a dance party, live music, games, a Puppy Parade, and a “dunk tank” featuring local luminaries. “Pride is about celebrating community

At least 20 people ill after eating mussels harvested over the weekend

May 28, 2024

An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that sickened at least 20 people is prompting health officials to urge people who harvested mussels from a stretch of Oregon’s coast since Saturday to discard them. Officials at the Oregon Health Authority also recommend people who experience any symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning – numbness of the mouth and lips, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,

Yachats’ only grocery store plans celebration after recent sprucing up, changing some suppliers, adding items

May 28, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Customers of C&K Market – “the best grocery store in Yachats” as one employee quips about the only grocer in town – have likely noticed some changes the past month. Store manager Laura Mulroney had an inkling something was in the works a few months ago when corporate sent people with measuring tapes to

Oregon agency schedules one online, four community sessions for comments on offshore wind proposals

May 28, 2024

The Department of Land Conservation and Development is hosting a series of community meetings along the Oregon coast to share information and hear comments on a proposal by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to lease areas of the ocean off Oregon’s coast to explore possibilities for wind energy development. The proposed leases would authorize companies to study the