By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Twelve of 36 counties, covering half the land in Oregon, are in a state of emergency over drought, with local officials calling for […]
A long-shot Eastern Oregon effort to join Idaho reflects the growing American divide
Along a highway just south of Fox, Oregon, ranch owners post their support for the movement to join Idaho. If eastern Oregon succeeds in joining Idaho, it could breathe […]
British theater company brings new comedy to Newport PAC’s movie screen
NEWPORT — National Theatre Live, the award-winning program that brings the best of British theater to screens around the world, delivers the new comedy, “Jack Absolute Flies Again” to […]
Sheriff’s office asks public’s help to find Yachats man missing since late July
YACHATS — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a 45-year-old Yachats man who has been missing for more than seven weeks. Deputies in Lincoln […]
Alaska man killed in Highway 20 crash Tuesday evening
An Alaska man was killed Tuesday evening when he swerved into oncoming traffic on U.S. Highway 20 four miles east of Newport and collided with a pickup truck. Killed was […]
Samaritan, contractor settle multi-million flooring dispute at Newport hospital
NEWPORT — A legal dispute between a Colorado contractor and Samaritan Pacific Health Services has been resolved through mediation, opening the way for most flooring to be replaced inside the […]
More public meetings scheduled in southern Oregon on proposed wind projects
Three in-person public meetings later this month will provide opportunities for the pubic and various interest groups to comment on federal proposals to build wind-energy platforms off the southern Oregon […]
Newport center offering 10-week after-school acting program for kids this fall
NEWPORT – Ever want to have your child try acting – on the stage? You’ll have a chance this fall at the Newport Performing Arts Center. The new “PAC […]
Oregon regulators set 2024 rates for health insurance plans; average rates increase 6.2%
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The average Oregonian who buys health insurance on the individual marketplace will see costs increase 6.2% in 2024 after state regulators approved final […]
Yachats trails leader and advocate for Native American truths wins national award from state parks directors
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — She’s a self-described “country bumpkin” who hates the spotlight. But Joanne Kittel will have to endure heaps of attention at a Lake […]