Compiled from the Salem Statesman Journal and YachatsNews.com It’s mushroom season on the Oregon coast. The prize of the local fungi group is the Pacific golden chanterelle, which was […]
City of Waldport agrees to sell fire station to COCF&R for $1.02 million — and forgive loan if district helps it win big state grant
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The contentious issue of ownership of the main fire station in downtown Waldport may be settled – for one to five years, at least. […]
Lincoln County advisory group will look at 6 companies to oversee $1 million grant to combat homelessness
An advisory board appointed to combat homelessness in Lincoln County has selected six firms to compete for the right to oversee administration of the effort. Interviews will take place after […]
Oregon health officials urge people to get booster vaccines to ward off expected winter surge of coronavirus
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Covid-19 cases could start going up within a month, marking a fall and winter surge of the virus along with an expected uptick in flu […]
We knew this, right? A good “parenting style” for dogs makes them more social and secure, OSU study finds
By OSU NEWS SERVICE CORVALLIS – Dogs with owners who have high expectations and are highly responsive to their dog’s behavior and needs are more social, more secure when away […]
Social Security payments for 70 million people will go up by 8.7 percent in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in […]
LCPH schedules vaccine clinic Tuesday in Waldport
WALDPORT – Lincoln County Public Health has added a Covid-19 vaccine and booster clinic in Waldport on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to its countywide schedule. A clinic Tuesday, Oct. 11 in […]
Ask Yachats council candidates how they will work with others
To the editor: Conversations with Yachats community members suggest a high desire for government stability and improved effectiveness of service delivery. It is clear that many residents are frustrated with […]
Democrat crossing aisle to vote for Celeste McEntee in HD 10
To the editor: I am a lifelong Democrat, and I am endorsing Celeste McEntee for Oregon State Representative. I am choosing to vote outside of my party because I feel things […]
McEntee will bring common sense to Lincoln County government
To the editor: Please join me in voting for Carter McEntee for Lincoln County commissioner. I unequivocally believe that McEntee is the best candidate for county commissioner. McEntee will be […]