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Lincoln County unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent in June

July 23, 2024
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained flat – but high – in June, the same as it has been for the previous three months. The unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in June, unchanged from the rates in March, April and May, the Oregon Employment Department announced Tuesday. The rate was 4.1 percent in June 2023. Oregon’s statewide unemployment rate

Firefighters extinguish or contain several small blazes on Siuslaw forest

July 23, 2024
A weekend lightning storm ignited several small fires on the Siuslaw National Forest but quick responses by firefighters positioned at strategic locations kept the fires small. Resource sharing and coordination with neighboring agencies – including the first use of smoke jumpers in the Siuslaw’s history — proved instrumental to success during the initial attack phase, the agency said in a

Yachats opens applications for mayor, council positions in November election

July 22, 2024
YACHATS — The city of Yachats is accepting applications for the position of mayor and two city council seats for the Nov. 5 general election. Anyone wanting to run must fill out an application and complete the state filing process by Aug. 27. However, to ensure all signatures are verified and all petitions and documents are complete, the city’s filing

40-member band seeks new players, begins practice for fall

July 22, 2024
The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble has scheduled its first rehearsal in preparation for two fall concerts and is inviting potential new members to play along. Rehearsals for the fall season begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 29 at the Waldport Community Center, 265 E. Hemlock St. No audition is required and the band is currently looking for French horn and

OSU Extension Service re-opens its canning hotline

July 21, 2024
Oregon State University Extension Service’s food safety and preservation hotline has re-opened for the summer and fall. The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 11. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed by certified Master Food Preserver volunteers in several Oregon counties. The

Siuslaw officials restrict fires in forest and campgrounds

July 21, 2024
The Siuslaw National Forest is restricting fires in its forests and campgrounds because of warm, dry weather. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are now prohibited outside of designated recreation sites or campgrounds. There are exemptions for sand camping campfires in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Sand Lake Recreation Area. Portable

Yachats flautist performing with “World music” ensemble Saturday

July 21, 2024
YACHATS — LeeAnn McKenna of Yachats and Nancy Durham of Depoe Bay will perform in a concert with their world music ensemble at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. The group “Thousand Waves” will offer a selection of compositions from North and South America and Japan. In its first concert on the coast, Thousand Waves will

Samaritan Health offering wellness seminar July 25

July 21, 2024
Alyssa Wink, director of well-being and fitness at Samaritan Health Services, will present a wellness seminar on the mind-body connection and how to use this knowledge to improve your overall health. The seminar will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 S.W. Ninth St., Newport. Some topics Wink will cover include stress

Oregon Coast CC announces “On the Spot” admission events

July 19, 2024
Oregon Coast Community College has scheduled five “On-the-Spot Admissions” events in late July and August for prospective students. The events are designed to provide one-on-one assistance to students with all parts of the college application process, from financial aid to course selection to the application itself. The events are a great opportunity to learn more about the application process for recent high school graduates and working adults who may have never

Newport group offering nine-week musical theater workshop

July 18, 2024
The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is launching a nine-week musical theater course for adults and teenagers this fall at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Called “PerformanceLab: Acting Through Song” will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 11 through Nov. 13. The goal of the courses is to help experienced and beginning performers build and sharpen the
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