Oregon reports 68 new COVID-19 cases; 5 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 83, the Oregon Health Authority […]
Samaritan Health Services expands testing to more people with COVID-19 symptoms
Samaritan Health Services says it has obtained sufficient quantities of testing supplies and personal protective equipment to expand COVID-19 testing in Lincoln, Benton and Linn counties, and is now offering […]
Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon after 65-day narcotic patrol
Oregon-based Coast Guard cutter returns home after 65-day counternarcotic patrol, $21.5M in cocaine seized Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution version. ASTORIA, Ore. – The crew of […]
Oregon governor not backing off on state collection of new tax to support additional school programs
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown says she will not recommend a suspension of Oregon’s new corporate activity tax, contrary to what groups such as the Portland Business […]
Public opinion survey in Oregon finds strong support for governor’s stay-at-home orders
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Regardless of where they live, most Oregonians support Gov. Kate Brown’s stay at home orders, according to survey results released Wednesday by an independent firm. […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 22
Oregon reports 57 new COVID-19 cases; no new deaths PORTLAND — Oregon Health Authority reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Wednesday bringing the state total to […]
Former deputy district attorney supports Cable for Lincoln County DA
To the editor: Until January, I was a deputy district attorney in Lincoln County. I was responsible for child abuse and sexual assault crimes, chaired the child abuse multi-disciplinary team […]
Longer-term thinking and resilience needed for Yachats, not knee-jerk reactions
To the editor: I am proud to be living in a place where there are so many people who care about the community and local businesses. We all will continue […]
Oregon governor begins to share state’s re-opening plan with local officials
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s economic reopening likely will be more gradual than what President Donald Trump has suggested. Churches, theaters, gyms and sporting events initially would remain closed. […]
Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election
To the editor: I am writing this letter out of deep concern for our community and to share some of the things I have learned after 22 years practicing criminal […]