Oregon reports 344 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths; provides Watch List data PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Thursday and remains […]
Looking to reinvigorate visitor center operations, City Council awards contract to new operator, moving on from Yachats Chamber
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The city of Yachats has chosen a new operator for its city-funded visitors center, approving a two-year contract with a former council member who specializes in online […]
Yachats church ends funds for displaced workers after handing out $100,000, plans last round of business grants
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com After 14 weeks of supplying cash to workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic, the well has run dry. Yachats Community Presbyterian Church has run out of money […]
At the start of a coastal tourist season unlike any other, promotors and businesses try to change their message to survive
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The July 4 weekend normally kicks off a two-month stretch that’s akin to harvest season for the coast’s $2.1 billion tourism industry. But it will be nothing […]
Oregon officials warn that rapidly increasing COVID numbers could close businesses again, urge caution over July 4 holiday
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau and QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Oregon’s COVID-19 infection rate is rising so fast that unless checked, businesses may have to close again and reopening schools this […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 2
Oregon reports 375 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 209, the […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 1
Oregon reports 281 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 208, the […]
Newport man sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend
By KPTV/Portland NEWPORT – A Newport man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to murdering his girlfriend last fall. Ryan Gaskins will have the possibility […]
After weekend of sampling, OSU researchers find coronavirus “relatively prevalent” throughout Newport; health officials planning response
QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com and STEVE LUNDEBERG/OSU News Oregon State University researchers are confirming what Newport residents have feared since early June – they have a significant coronavirus problem. Preliminary results from […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 30
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20179888 06/30/2020 08:29 Officer #41619 FITCH, BRYAN Restraining Order Violation Location 101, Mile post 118 118 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary I stopped to assist a motorist […]