Pianist Milo Grammans presents concert Saturday evening at Newport Performing Arts Center

February 2, 2023

Enjoy a serenade from local pianist Milo Graamans with a special live concert event at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 4. “Milo Graamans: Affirmations of Hope” will feature songs from the cherished local musician’s 2022 singer-songwriter album, “A Reason to Change,” his 2020 piano solo album, “Solace” and other selections. Graamans will be joined on stage by

Valentine’s Day vow renewal event returns Feb. 14 in Yachats

February 2, 2023

YACHATS – The Valentine’s Day Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment, which has been held 24 of the last 26 years, is on again for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. It is the second year the Presbyterian church has offered its sanctuary for the event. The museum began holding vow renewals in 1996 but was unable during 2020

Yachats wellness expert leads “Faith, Hope and Love” seminar Feb. 22

February 2, 2023

NEWPORT — Samaritan Health Services is hosting a free wellness seminar, “Faith, Hope and Love,” exploring how lives with purpose and meaning can be powerful tools for better health. It will be facilitated by Dean Shrock of Yachats from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22, at the Center for Health Education in Newport. Schrock’s talk will explore how people need to feel

January rainfall in Yachats area was “ho hum” or a lot — depending where you live

February 1, 2023

YACHATS – Whether the first month of 2023 was “ho hum” or wetter than normal all depends on where you live. Six YachatsNews weather watchers recorded between 9.36 and 18.10 inches of rain in January – but the difference reflects where the measurements were taken. The city of Yachats’ “official” weather gauge at the wastewater treatment plant in downtown Yachats

Nine Oregon legislators — including both from Lincoln County — form caucus to provide arts research and information

February 1, 2023

By JOSEPH GALLIVAN/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Nine members of the Oregon Legislature – including two members from Lincoln County — have formed the state’s first Arts and Culture Caucus to provide research and information to other members of the Legislature. Rep. Rob Nosse, D-Portland, who coordinated the Arts and Culture Caucus’ inaugural membership, said that large caucuses in Salem

Proposed legislation would require remote state workers to pay own travel costs back to Oregon

February 1, 2023

By NIGEL JAQUISS/Willamette Week BILL OF THE WEEK: Legislative Concept 3697 SPONSOR: Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) WHAT IT WOULD DO: Require state employees who live full time in other states to pay their own travel costs when they return to Oregon on state business. Currently, state policy that went into effect in December 2021 says that “employees who work under the

Oregon legislators look for ways to expand sorely needed child care facilities

February 1, 2023

Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand child care options in the state. A young boy plays with wooden blocks in a preschool classroom. (Getty Images) By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — With a shortage of child care options in Oregon, state lawmakers want to put $100 million into a new program to increase capacity. House Bill 3005 is

New research by OSU professor could aid National Weather Service warnings about sneaker waves

February 1, 2023

By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service Six years ago beachgoers up and down the Oregon, Washington and northern California coasts were surprised by “sneaker” waves that inundated beaches, caused injuries and swamped a vehicle. Across Oregon, Washington and northern California, extreme sneaker wave events contribute to about two drowning deaths each year. The waves over a five-hour period Jan. 16,

Alaska Airlines adds flights from Eugene; United from North Bend

January 31, 2023

Alaska Airlines has announced it will offer daily, year-round, nonstop service between Eugene Airport and San Diego International Airport starting June 15. Daily flights will depart Eugene at 11:30 a.m. and arrive in San Diego at 1:50 p.m. Flights from San Diego will leave at 2:30 p.m. and arrive in Eugene at 4:50 p.m. The flights will be aboard Embraer

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget, redirecting money to housing, behavioral health and education

January 31, 2023

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The $32.1 billion state budget Gov. Tina Kotek proposed Tuesday redirects hundreds of millions of dollars that would have gone to the state’s reserves to build houses, teach kids to read and improve access to mental health services. Education and human services, including funding behavioral health and homelessness, make up a combined 75%