By JACOB FISCHLER/States News Service The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is recommending sending $106 million to 16 salmon and steelhead recovery efforts in five Western states, the federal agency […]
After uproar, consultant says it’s “highly unlikely” Beaver Creek timberland owner will proceed with aerial spraying
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews SEAL ROCK – A plan to spray herbicides from a helicopter on 473 acres of clearcuts in the South Beaver Creek watershed by a private timber […]
DUII-related crash closes Yaquina Bay Bridge Thursday morning
News release from the Newport Police Department: On Thursday August 17th, 2023 at approximately 7:33 AM, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to a one vehicle crash on the south […]
Toledo’s annual wooden boat show launches Saturday with all types of crafts and music too
By Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — Big boats, little boats, handmade boats and even antique boats — as long as they are made from wood, or, for one event, […]
Eugene team becomes “Exploding Whales” Saturday to benefit Newport institute
A minor-league baseball promotion rooted in a quirky bit of Oregon history will culminate this weekend in Eugene with a fundraising auction to benefit Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute […]
Lincoln City Cultural Center has opening reception for two new shows featuring paintings, basketry
By Oregon Coast TODAY LINCOLN CITY — Friday will be a big day at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, with an opening reception for two new shows, “Flight of Fancy, […]
Federal energy agency asks for public comment on two Oregon coast sites slated for floating offshore wind farms
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Most of Oregon’s congressional delegation is hailing what they call a 60-day pause in federal efforts to develop floating offshore wind-energy platforms off the southern Oregon […]
Citizens must try to stop Beaver Creek herbicide spraying
To the editor: In 2017 the citizens of Lincoln County voted to support Measure 21-177 to ban aerial spraying of pesticides. However, after a 29-month ban, the measure was pre-empted […]
Newport High soccer player dies after practice Monday
NEWPORT — A Newport High School sophomore’s death has left a family and community heartbroken. Those who knew Yael “Santi” Felix-Trejo, 15, described him as a beloved son, brother, friend […]
New doctors will experience demands of rural medical care during final two years of Samaritan’s coastal residency program
NEWPORT – Three new doctors will get a deep dive into the demands of rural health care over the next two years through Samaritan Health Services’ family medicine rural […]