Oregon reports 301 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 447, the […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 26-27
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20242293 08/26/2020 21:12 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID DUII – Alcohol and Controlled Substances Location 101, Mile post 167 167 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 8/26/20 at […]
Capitol Chatter: Some county officials in rural Oregon not thrilled about governor’s coronavirus remarks
Local officials across Oregon got a verbal spanking from the governor last week. It didn’t sit well. County leaders responded by saying the governor and the state should do their […]
Testing Yachats’ and Lincoln County sewers for coronavirus is helping develop an early warning system to fight COVID-19 throughout Oregon
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com During four days in mid-July someone – maybe just one visitor or two – used the toilet in their vacation rental or motel room in Yachats. […]
Oregon Coast CC moving medical programs from Waldport to Lincoln City; plans more community classes in 8-year-old building
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Oregon Coast Community College is moving three medical programs from its Waldport building to Lincoln City this fall and will use the 8-year-old building […]
Oregon health officials Thursday say COVID-19 cases are declining but worry about Labor Day increase
By COURTNEY VAUGHN/Pamplin Media Oregon’s COVID-19 case rate seems to be in decline, but state health officials are nervous about a potential uptick in cases, following the upcoming Labor Day […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 27; Lincoln County adds 1 case
Oregon reports 212 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 438, the Oregon Health […]
Even with restrictions, coast campgrounds and recreation areas seeing crush of visitors; Beachside park will open after Labor Day
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Hot weather in the Willamette Valley combined with pent-up demand has Oregon coast recreation sites, including those in Lincoln County, seeing unprecedented numbers of visitors. With some […]
Lincoln County moves closer to meeting Phase 2 reopening standards this week, but commissioners worry about lodging outbreaks
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A coronavirus outbreak at a second Lincoln City hotel is worrying health officials that the virus is spreading rapidly through younger hospitality workers in north Lincoln […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 26; Lincoln County adds 3 new cases
Oregon reports 222 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 433, the […]