The unemployment rate in Lincoln County continued its downward trend in December, according to the latest figures from the Oregon Employment Department, but remains significantly higher than the rest of […]
Siletz and Grand Ronde tribes square off over proposal to open a second casino along I-5 in north Salem
Architect’s drawing shows what a casino and motel complex proposed by the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz would look like along Interstate 5 in north Salem. By WHITNEY WOODWORTH/Salem Statesman-Journal […]
Rather than just complain on Facebook about illegal dump sites, Thomas McIntosh asked for help this week — and got it
By BREEANA LAUGHLIN/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – Thomas McIntosh drives the back roads of the Coast Range as a form a stress relief. But what he saw on a forest jaunt […]
ODOT wants to hear from Oregon residents about use of $400 million in “flexible” federal funds
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon transportation officials want to hear from the public about how the state should spend more than $400 million in “flexible funds” from the federal […]
Gov. Kate Brown and Democrats outline spending plans while GOP calls for limited action in short session that begins Tuesday
The governor wants legislative leaders to approve hundreds of millions in one-time investments, but Republican leaders said the 35-day session should be more restrained The Oregon House of Representatives on […]
Second round of hearings on Oregon’s indoor mask mandate brings complaints from parents, school board members
By AMELIA TEMPLETON/Oregon Public Broadcasting In two more hearings Monday, state officials heard criticism of a ‘permanent rule’ that they promise will be rescinded when pandemic conditions improve. A number […]
Tragic Devils Churn drowning should not lead to more restrictions on access to nature
To the editor: This is my view of the recent story on bystanders of the tragic Sept. 9, 2021, accident at Devils Churn and their request for a multi-agency after-action […]
Energy consultant picked to lead USDA’s rural development office in Oregon
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Margaret Hoffmann advised the U.S. Department of Agriculture soon after Joe Biden became president that she wanted to lead its Rural Development office in Oregon. […]
Former Central Oregon Coast fire board member starts recall effort against two new board members over their conduct
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – A former member of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board has started a petition drive to recall two new board members. The […]
Central Oregon Coast fire district swaps unused ambulance for rescue and command vehicles
WALDPORT – The Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District has acquired a rescue vehicle and an incident command vehicle from Pacific West Ambulance in exchange for an ambulance it […]