Letters - Page 16

To the editor: I am supporting the re-election of Kaety Jacobson for Lincoln County commissioner in the May 17 primary election. While I was the health department director for Lincoln County, I had the good fortune of working closely with Kaety during the Covid pandemic and the Echo Mountain wildfire. In both cases Kaety worked hard to assure that county

To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a former Airbnb executive, Andrew Kalloch, is running to replace Peter DeFazio in Congress. Despite multiple studies showing that Airbnb reduces the supply of long-term housing and harms communities like ours,

To the editor: From time to time, we receive feedback from patients who have reported uncomfortable or unsatisfying experiences at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, some due to issues of equity and inclusion. While we would never refuse service or knowingly discriminate, even innocent lapses may result in patients hesitating to seek care here because of an unpleasant experience. We want

To the editor: Law is rarely black or white, and Lincoln County commissioners have a lot of discretion about how they choose to “defend” Ballot Measure 21-203. Their obligation to constituents is to know all the options, including the pros and cons of each. The county counsel’s role is to help commissioners make the best policy decision. Counsel should give commissioners the applicable law, be it

To the editor: The 66th Waldport Beachcomber Days “Sea of Dreams” is just around the corner. This year’s event is June 17-19 and promises to be a fun-filled family-centered celebration lots of activities for all ages, including a two-day timber show. Anyone can join the fun by entering in the parade, vendor fair or by participating in the car or

To the editor: This is a response to the March 2 letter in the Newport News-Times by Bernice Barnett, which is full of inaccuracies. As a concerned citizen of Waldport, I feel the need to respond. The movement to recall Menefee and Holt from the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board is not just “Peter Carlich’s recall petition.” In

To the editor: I am a local, ordained pastor, a Waldport city council member, and chaplain for the three fire districts in south Lincoln County, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Pacific West Ambulance. I am writing this letter to the community wearing none of those hats, only as a citizen of Waldport. I speak only for

To the editor: Recent listening sessions with Oregonians about the governor’s race were revealing. Common themes emerged, no matter the location in the state or the political leanings of those participating. These people are very alert to the urban-rural divide. They see opportunity but want a governor who gets out of Salem more. These are people who don’t care much

To the editor: I made the following statement at the Wednesday, March 9 meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in response to numerous emails the board has received this week. Commissioner Kaety Jacobson echoed these sentiments, and while Commissioner Doug Hunt had an excused absence, I believe this reflects his thoughts as well. It is longstanding county policy

To the editor: Peter Carlich has filed a recall petition for two members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District. Before you sign the recall petition, please look into the facts. Carlich has accused the board of having illegal executive sessions. However, according to a Newport News-Times story published Jan. 28, “Carlich noted he cannot know for sure