The Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer map from the Department of Forestry has been taken down. It previously showed Ashland as an island of low-fire risk in a sea of high […]
Iconic beachfront motel Deane’s Oceanfront Lodge gets new owners — and soon a new name and bit of a makeover
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Glen and Katherine Aukstikalnis were driving down Highway 101 in November 2009 looking a rental house to buy. Instead, three miles north of Yachats they saw […]
Thinking about running for political office in Yachats? It’s time to file for mayor or two city council positions
YACHATS – It’s been a tumultuous few years for the Yachats city council – so here’s that once-every-two years chance to see if you can try to do better. Three […]
Report says it is “feasible” to re-introduce sea otters off Oregon’s coast, but lots of work and many more years needed
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A long-awaited federal report says it is “feasible” to reintroduce sea otters to their historical range along parts of the West Coast, including Oregon. The 200-page […]
Eugene Airport adding twice-weekly direct flights to Palm Springs
EUGENE — The Eugene Airport will start offering nonstop flights to Palm Springs, Calif. through Avelo Airlines starting in November. The airline will offer flights to Palm Springs on Wednesdays […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 28-Aug. 4
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22193473 07/28/2022 11:42 Officer #60787 NATHMAN, CAMERON Citation – Crime Location 101, Mile post 134 134 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary A vehicle was stopped for failure […]
Want to run for Waldport city council? Prospective candidates need to file paperwork by Aug. 26
WALDPORT – There will be lots of opportunities in November to join the Waldport city council – you just have to file some paperwork this month to get on […]
Oregon has a housing crisis. Can the next governor help solve it? Three candidates give their views
By LAUREN DAKE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oregon’s land-use system. The idea behind the rules for where growth can happen was straightforward: […]
Analysis: First debate by three Oregon governor candidates delivers telling first impressions
By TIM NESBITT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Candidates for governor are in a league of their own. Debates matter in these contests. Heads turn when the power hitters come to bat. And, […]
Two COCF&R firefighters deploy with Lincoln County crews to Wasco County wildfire
WALDPORT – For the first time in three years, Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue added a two-man crew to a Lincoln/Tillamook county firefighting task force rushing to help fight […]