Jurors in $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp hear opening arguments about blame, cause of 2020 wildfires

April 23, 2023

By TED SICKINGER/The Oregonian/OregonLive PacifiCorp’s reckoning over its alleged culpability for Oregon’s catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires arrived Tuesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Opening arguments began in a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against the utility, with victims of four fires accusing PacifiCorp of being responsible for much of what they’ve called the largest man-made disaster in

Yachats Planning Commission OKs change to commercial/residential project along Highway 101

April 23, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — Thirteen months ago, Luke and Jocelyn Glaze of Salem bought two commercial lots along U.S. Highway 101 downtown Yachats that had been an unfinished, foundation-only eyesore for more than a decade. As real estate investors and developers, they planned to continue with the idea originally planned by former owner Doug Sowden of Eugene —

After three years, Oregon Health Authority officials hold last regular Covid-19 briefing as virus wanes

April 20, 2023

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The impact of COVID-19 on Oregon is in a steady decline that makes it possible to end emergency steps put in place after the virus arrived in February 2020. The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday held what officials said would be the last monthly media briefing on the virus. The briefings are among several

Clatsop County judge will rule by end of month on legality of vacation rental ballot measure vote

April 20, 2023

By NICOLE BALES/The Astorian ASTORIA — A Clatop County circuit court judge is expected to decide by the end of the month on the legality of a referendum on the May ballot that, if approved by voters, could threaten vacation rentals in nearly all of unincorporated Clatsop County. The referendum — Measure 4-221 — seeks to repeal an ordinance approved

Oregon governor says OHSU and state will stockpile a 3-year supply of abortion drug in advance of court ruling

April 20, 2023

By KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday the state will secure a three-year supply of mifepristone, one of two drugs used to terminate a pregnancy and manage miscarriages, amid lawsuits and an expected U.S. Supreme Court ruling on access to the medication. “By challenging the FDA’s authority over mifepristone, the lower court decisions set

Washington Legislature OKs ban on 50 gun models, opponents vow immediate court challenge

April 20, 2023

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OLYMPIA, WASH. — A ban on dozens of semi-automatic rifles cleared the Washington state Legislature on Wednesday and the governor is expected to sign it into law. The high-powered firearms — once banned nationwide — are now the weapon of choice among young men responsible for most of the country’s devastating mass shootings. The ban comes

On 100th day in office, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Kotek presses to divert money from reserves

April 20, 2023

Gov. Tina Kotek speaks at a press conference Wednesday about her first 100 days in office. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative Democrats clashed Wednesday over spending, amplifying their first major conflict since she took office in January. At a press conference marking her 100th day in office, Kotek doubled down on calls for

Saturday is Earth Day — and that means a wide range of activities, events and cleanups

April 20, 2023

When a holiday falls on a weekend, there tends to be more to do. This Earth Day — Saturday, April 22 — is no exception. From beach cleanups to interactive activities for kids and even a burlesque show that will help raise funds for an Earth-friendly organization, you can find plenty of ways to remember to thank our often-unappreciated

Central Coast Chorale kicks off spring performances Saturday in Yachats

April 20, 2023

YACHATS — The Central Coast Chorale will celebrate spring with a three-concert series, taking its first bow at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Saturday. Titled “Voices of Spring!”, the series features over 40 Lincoln County singers, accompanied on piano by Milo Graamans, under artistic director Rhodd Caldwell. Graamans is music director and pianist for the Yachats church.

One-mile Yaquina Bay estuary trail gives hikers a glimpse of nature — and what estuaries might be

April 20, 2023

By MICHAEL EDWARDS/Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Indifferent to the sleet collecting on its tan and brown feathers, a whimbrel probes the mudflat for invertebrates. She stabs her decurved bill into a burrow and extracts a defiant little crab. Out in the shallows, a brant slurps eelgrass from the calm brackish water. To ease digestion, the dense, compact goose manipulates

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Jurors in $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp hear opening arguments about blame, cause of 2020 wildfires

Yachats Planning Commission OKs change to commercial/residential project along Highway 101

After three years, Oregon Health Authority officials hold last regular Covid-19 briefing as virus wanes

Clatsop County judge will rule by end of month on legality of vacation rental ballot measure vote

Oregon governor says OHSU and state will stockpile a 3-year supply of abortion drug in advance of court ruling

Washington Legislature OKs ban on 50 gun models, opponents vow immediate court challenge

On 100th day in office, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Kotek presses to divert money from reserves

Saturday is Earth Day — and that means a wide range of activities, events and cleanups

Central Coast Chorale kicks off spring performances Saturday in Yachats

One-mile Yaquina Bay estuary trail gives hikers a glimpse of nature — and what estuaries might be

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Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop and meeting

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors