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• Category: 5 Questions and a Secret
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Waldport tax volunteer celebrates 30th year just as deadline arrives
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Say hello to Jim Matts when you see him picking litter along Highway 20
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Brian Booth State Park ranger Jordan Fernandez’ love of the outdoors
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Kayak fisherman (and ice cream scooper) Greg Anderson of Waldport
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Love of animals keeps veterinarian Larry Occhipinti from retiring
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Central Lincoln’s Ticker Ekelund has long family history with the utility
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Waldport museum volunteer and bluegrass radio host Chip Russell
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Chainsaw carver (and poet) Brian McEneny of Seal Rock
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Oral Gill learned (and then perfected) cake recipes from his father
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Yachats couple tries to build lifestyle around permaculture business
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Waldport High’s Jack Boothe helps students in the classroom and on the field
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Seal Rock gallery owner Susan Hanson continually reinvents herself, businesses
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Pharmacist Scott Ellefson loves pace and community of smaller operation
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Yachats-area “cozy mystery” writer adds new book to his body of work
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: How a pharmacist and nurse went from medicine to glass blowing and studio
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Chris Carlson of C.P. Carlson Builders started by following his father around
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Barbara Schmaltz and daughter, Karly, carry on Chalet’s traditions
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: State park campground hosts love living RV life on the road
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Mai Shearer brings a store full of Asian influence to the Oregon coast
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Roger Harris’ magnificent garden in the Bayshore community
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Reba Ortiz’ high school project leads to visitor center leadership
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Kama Almasi finds her perfect job at Oregon Coast STEM Hub
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Melaia Kilduff and Eddyville students compete in KidWind World Challenge
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Artist Phillip Schuster discovered coastal trees and Yachats 40 years ago
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: 11 years on the road for Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Scott Severson
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Sherri Seaman and Joyce Adams lead Waldport church’s Saturday food program
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Yachats bird group “SWIFTY” soars to help birds up and down the coast
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Seal Rock couple’s passion for quirky T-shirts leads to Nye Beach shop
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Mary Nulty, volunteer historian (and sleuth) at Heceta Lightstation Keeper’s House
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Damien Torrez and his Facebook page on Alsea Bay fishing, crabbing
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Judy Kauffman and her unofficial (for now) Yachats valley century farm
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Pacific Sourdough bakers Nic Agoff and Emma Sadtler
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Mary Crook and Shelley Yates of “Books and More” in Yachats
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Anthony Gainer of “Oh Shoot!” photography in Waldport
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: New book author Jay V. Chambers of Yachats
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Oceanside Flooring’s Leona and Mitch Rose
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Karen Chalmers and Spinning Sands at Seal Rock beach
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Yaquina Nursery’s Chris and Renee Taylor Valentin
  • 5 Questions and A Secret: Green Salmon coffee roaster Adrian Beatty
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Rural route mail carriers Michael and Cherish Nowatchik
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Marc and Jen Taylor of Styx, Stones n’ Bones shop in Yachats
  • 5 Questions and a Secret: Michele Thompson, third generation owner of Thompson’s Nursery in Waldport
• Category: A Look Back in Time
  • Route around Cape Perpetua started out as footpath, then trail before road blasted from basalt
  • Locally built and owned F/V Sea Lion III still plying coastal waters for crab and salmon
  • Gold Rush engine leads to passenger, mail and freight service on the Alsea River
  • Historic hotels, military school once occupied area that is now Agate Beach Wayside
  • Starting out as U.S. Life Saving Service, Coast Guard has been on central coast since 1896
  • “Tillie” washed ashore north of Yachats in 1938 and her bones became a tourist attraction for years
  • Until highways reached the coast, rail passengers used Yaquina River ferries to reach Newport
  • Historical display shows how coastal Native Americans used shaped rocks, wood and bones to fish
  • The Condor — a “little underdog of a boat” — finally met its Yaquina Bay demise in 1912
  • Now popular with tourists, West Shelter was built by CCC workers in 1933 and used as WWII observation post
  • In the early 1900s, Newport had its own beachside indoor heated swimming pool
  • Original Alsea Bay Bridge was one of 11 coastal spans designed by legendary engineer
  • Volunteers built Yachats’ Little Log Church in 1927 — and major repairs could start this spring
• Category: Analytics Data
  • Analytics Data Snapshot – August 25, 2019
  • Analytics Data Snapshot – March 27, 2019
• Category: City of Yachats
  • Yachats council works to settle homeless shelter complaint, OKs new sheriff’s contract and to replace delineators
  • Beautification volunteers and rock shop owner combine to create unusual, tiny park in downtown Yachats
  • Crews remove 90-year-old bronze bell from atop Little Log Church in most visible act of $370,000 renovation
  • How does Yachats plan for its future Commons area? Carefully — and with a lot of community comments
  • City of Yachats exploring eight-acre site for big, new water reservoir and workforce housing development
  • After years of community effort, 51-year-old Yachats library demolished to make way for 3,600 square foot structure
  • Federal workers comprise just 2 percent of Lincoln County’s workforce, but have outsized impact on economy
  • Yachats council approves seven focus areas for 2025 tied to goals for itself, city manager and staff
  • Contract for new Yachats library trimmed to $1.36 million; teardown of old building could be March 6
  • Yachats’ annual “State of the City” presentation lays out 2024 accomplishments and goals for 2025
  • Did 4,677 emails from the Yachats city manager look odd? It was a “phishing” scheme — so delete it!
  • Yachats begins negotiating with Washington construction firm to replace Seventh Street library
  • They’re in! Road crews pave path along Highway 101 and install delineators on south side of Yachats
  • Is it a first? 14 write-in votes result in Hedlund filling an unappreciated Yachats city council seat
  • After studies, grants, lots of volunteer help and delays, Yachats finally seeks formal bids for $1.5 million library
  • Yachats, landowner and logger agree on 25-year tree lease to stop threat of clearcut on south edge of city
  • City reopens access to Yachats River beach Saturday after new tests show water is safe
  • Yachats buying property at corner of Ocean View Drive and Highway 101 for part of boardwalk project
  • Yachats council OKs $370,000 bid to (finally) renovate city’s Little Log Church Museum
  • A quiet two years and progress on projects results in lonely races for Yachats mayor and council
  • Yachats council will review appraisal of proposed clearcut property south of city on Tuesday
  • 20,000 gallon transfer puts new water agreement between Yachats and SW Lincoln PUD to the test
  • To help plan for the future of its property, Yachats council OKs $120,000 for a civic master plan
  • Yachats still waiting on final contractor bids to determine how, when to proceed with library project
  • Despite $34,000 increase in cost, Yachats goes ahead with installing delineators on south edge of city
  • Yachats council OKs new water rate structure for businesses, vacation rentals to help fund long-term projects
  • After years of debate and budgeting, Yachats finally seeks contractors to repair and reopen Little Log Church Museum
  • Are you emergency-ready? Yachats fair Saturday helps residents “Be Prepared, Not Scared”
  • When will rubber meet the road for Yachats’ tourist trolley — or are the costs just too much?
  • Yachats OKs emergency water contract during droughts, calls special meeting to discuss raising rates
  • Transfer of Ocean View Drive from county to Yachats hits another bump after state’s objection
  • Sheriff’s deputies begin splitting 10-hour day shifts between Yachats and Waldport under new contracts
  • Yachats council votes unanimously to split cost of single sheriff’s deputy with Waldport in one-year trial
  • Yachats council agrees to negotiate with landowner in effort to stop 20-acre clearcut south of city
  • Transfer of Ocean View Drive to city of Yachats slowing work on proposed estuary boardwalk
  • Demolition of Yachats library should take place this month as summer programs ramp up in temporary quarters
  • Owner of 40-acre site on south edge of Yachats wants to log it — or cut some kind of deal with city
  • Eugene cider company plans to open in shuttered Yachats Brewing building in early July
  • Revitalized Yachats emergency committee aims to help locals and visitors prepare for and survive disasters
  • Yachats prohibits camping at Little Log Church as group recommends taking other city sites off potential list
  • Yachats budget committee wades through — and OKs — much of 2024-25 city spending plan
  • New $30,000 reader board at Yachats Commons designed to improve safety, communication for everyone
  • Yachats council gets an earful about potential homeless camping sites — but emphasizes no decision made
  • Symbols of perseverance and “Yachats spirit,” city officials, volunteers dedicate two pocket parks
  • Yachats officials, work group members trying to figure out where city might possibly allow homeless camping
  • Fire inspection issues restrict some uses of Yachats Commons and shuts down adjacent Pavilion
  • Yachats Finance Committee suggests using $600,000 from urban renewal district to help build new library
  • Yachats city council adopts ordinance banning camping on most public property, but wants ways to help homeless
  • Yachats city manager suspends disputed and expensive work on upgrading websites, computer systems
  • Yachats council holds initial hearings on fireworks ban, homeless camping and expresses concern about Post Office operations
  • First Yachats “state of the city” address in four years outlines 2023 work and 2024 plans
  • Skaters, kids, parents and city officials brave the elements to dedicate new Yachats skatepark
  • Yachats has paid $133,000 for specialized computer system work — but finance committee questions what it’s getting
  • Yachats city manager says staff is making headway on collecting food taxes, issuing vacation rental licenses
  • Yachats council praises staff during emergencies this week, hears restaurant tax appeal, fills planning commission and OKs seeking grants
  • While it ponders raising lodging taxes, Yachats misses thousands in unrealized revenue from vacation rentals and uncollected food taxes
  • Yachats library commission debates what to do with 50-year-old building — raze and rebuild, remodel or just move
  • Despite stormy weather, Dreamland crews making good progress on Yachats’ new “whale” skatepark
  • As other jurisdictions raise lodging taxes, Yachats council decides to develop spending plan before making decision
  • Thinned out by resignations, Yachats Planning Commission faces possibility of too few members in January
  • What should Yachats’ lodging tax be? City council begins discussing possible raise from 9 percent to ???
  • After a surprisingly quick year of planning, designing and fundraising, work begins on Yachats’ new skatepark
  • Yachats’ new city manager believes her “can-do” spirit and work ethic will bring stability to position plagued by turnover
  • After years of debate and delay, city of Yachats says repairs to Little Log Church Museum should begin in February
  • Yachats chamber receives $100,000 grant to help fund tourist trolley but the city misses out
  • Yachats commission will ask city council to raze library and instead plan for new $1.46 million building
  • The mystery of a $1,866 monthly Yachats water bill is solved. (Hint: Is your toilet running?)
  • Yachats chamber names co-directors to oversee its operations as Price prepares to take city job
  • Soil tests for Yachats library project throw a monkey wrench into $1 million expansion plans
  • Yachats council asks staff to develop homeless camping ordinance so it can begin some type of enforcement
  • Yachats council changes course Thursday and votes to hire chamber director Bobbi Price as next city manager
  • Developer of housing project in downtown Yachats resumes work after months of delays
  • Yachats council debates where to find another interim manager — and then how to attract a permanent one
  • Yachats council declines to pick a new city manager and will re-start the search process in January
  • Yachats residents listen, quiz and then weigh in Monday night on preferences for new city manager
  • Yikes! A $1,866 water and sewer bill? Yachats resident asks — and gets — some relief from whopping charge
  • Yachats council sets busy schedule for city manager candidates, hopes to make a decision Thursday
  • Late September rain and deluge this week is enough for city to ease water restrictions in Yachats
  • Chamber director, a current city manager and Washington state employee are finalists for Yachats manager job
  • Yachats council OKs $4,473 for county’s winter shelter effort, but still wrestling with camping ordinance for city
  • Yachats community gathers to honor Joanne Kittel, advocate for trails, conservation and Native American history
  • It took awhile and cost a lot, but Yachats motels’ new tiny homes and RV park for employees have their first occupants
  • Although concerned about assuming operating costs, Yachats council moves forward with grant application for tourist trolley
  • City of Yachats begins to tackle long list of repairs, upgrades to Commons, playground and pavilion
  • Yachats Library makes plans for move to Commons and reduced offerings during upcoming construction
  • $450,000 reconstruction of East Second Street in Yachats should be finished this week
  • Yachats council agrees to seek grant to help buy $230,000 tourist trolley, but wants more information on operating costs
  • Could a tourist trolley work in Yachats? Chamber — and then maybe city — pursuing feedback on the idea
  • Yachats wins $100,000 state grant to help make it more energy resilient when emergencies occur
  • There’s no Bronny James in these parts, but Yachats — and maybe Waldport soon — is installing defibrillators around town
  • After completing two housing studies, Yachats seeks third grant to help find short- and long-term solutions
  • With a coin flip to break a 2-2 tie, winner Barry Collins is sworn in as Yachats’ newest city council member
  • Will Yachats’ next city manager have to walk on water to get the job? Council, recruiting firm go over long list of attributes
  • A record dry June following a very dry May could lead to water-use restrictions this summer in Yachats
  • After years of frustration, the simple idea of “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive in Yachats finally taking shape
  • Latest interim Yachats city manager gives his assessment of issues — they’re both troublesome and promising
  • Saying she no longer has the “passion or energy” for politics, Yachats city councilor Ann Stott resigns mid-term
  • Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help
  • Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation
  • Yachats council agrees to ask former southern California newspaper executive to be interim city manager
  • Yachats council misses out on interviewing two candidates for interim manager’s job, will now look locally — again
  • With just a few tweaks, Yachats budget committee sends recommended 2023-24 spending plan to city council
  • Yachats and SW Lincoln PUD agree to explore if and how the city can become a long-term water customer
  • Yachats council wants to interview candidate for interim city manager, hopes to hire Portland firm to find permanent one
  • Plans for $1.09 million remodel, expansion of Yachats Library getting close with possible groundbreaking in late summer
  • Despite continued staffing turmoil, proposed Yachats city budget in strong shape — with some projects ready to launch
  • Yachats council begins trying to work out transition plan with departing city manager, search for interim
  • Yachats Planning Commission OKs change to commercial/residential project along Highway 101
  • Yachats city manager resigns effective May 31, citing personnel issues, misinformation and council interference
  • State investigator says Yachats deputy city recorder’s allegations of discrimination, retaliation should be dismissed
  • Yachats council follows up decision from last year with 3-2 vote to take away commission’s oversight of Commons and museum
  • Led by Shelly Shrock, hardworking volunteers grow a prettier downtown Yachats, one plant at a time
  • Yachats city council holds short, special meeting to clarify contract issues with city planner and her job
  • Yachats council authorizes city manager to try to acquire 8-acre property near water treatment plant
  • After some debate over concepts and specifics, Yachats city council adopts six goals for 2023
  • Yachats Library and OHSU team up for four-year study of health benefits of regular walking
  • Yachats council lets Covid-inspired restaurant outside seating waiver expire and begins to enforce off-street parking regulations
  • In Yachats’ search for new water supply, council votes to look north to become customer of Southwest Lincoln PUD
  • Yachats council update on Ocean View Drive pocket parks turns into vote over manager oversight of process
  • ODOT “delineator” project for Highway 101 on south side of Yachats hits a bump in the road
  • Yachats city council OKs final $265,000 allocation for $1 million expansion and remodeling of library
  • City of Yachats will hold community meeting Thursday evening to talk about future uses of now-busy Commons
  • Yachats council declines to OK “religious freedom day” proclamation that originated with Trump in 2021
  • Pushed by new mayor, Yachats council begins discussion on how to address longstanding concerns over water supply
  • Yachats’ financial situation continues to improve with strong lodging tax revenue, urban renewal money and slow spending on projects
  • Yachats city council holds first in-person meeting in two years, swears in mayor and councilor and hears from attorney
  • In its last — and shortest — meeting of 2022, Yachats councilors praise outgoing mayor and fellow council member
  • ODOT says delineator project on south edge of Yachats is a testing ground for bike route all along the Oregon Coast
  • Discussion and possible vote on roles, rules for Yachats’ commissions put off until new members join city council in January
  • City of Yachats wins $250,000 ODOT grant it will use to re-start E. Second Street project
  • Yachats council approves request — and $70,000 — to create emergency shelter for homeless in church’s parking lot
  • Yachats Planning Commission OKs request by motel owners to put four park model homes for workers on property
  • Yachats’ mayor-elect Craig Berdie — the fourth in past eight years — says the city “needs to get going”
  • Yachats council gives 82 feet of neglected city street to neighbors, sends limits on hedges, fences and walls back for more work
  • Councilor, commission chair seeking Yachats mayor position have similar thoughts on issues but different approach to solutions
  • Two appointees and one commission member vying for two seats on five-member Yachats city council
  • New engineering study of Little Log Church Museum gives Yachats council hope that it can be repaired next year
  • Yachats’ emergency preparedness committee in turmoil over cache proposal stalled by city hall and council
  • Dominated by single-family homes, Yachats’ land-use consultants begin to outline ways the city can help diversify its housing
  • Yachats library finds its first paid administrator — a volunteer with a business background — literally right around the corner
  • Yachats Chamber of Commerce wins city contracts for visitor center and marketing, announces hiring of new executive director
  • ODOT and Yachats agree on delineators for U.S. Highway 101 on south edge of town — and sidewalk may be in future
  • Yachats city council OKs new 2-year contract for union workers, gets 12 months to figure out city hall jobs
  • Thinking about running for political office in Yachats? It’s time to file for mayor or two city council positions
  • Growth in Yachats is not a question of if — but when, where and how, consultants tell city meeting
  • Yachats Library Commission re-doing description for part-time employee, interviewing two companies for building expansion
  • Housing consultants helping Yachats plan for the future schedule public presentation Monday afternoon
  • Does Yachats have a parking problem? Study gets in gear with public meeting and questionnaire Monday evening
  • Yachats has had 13 vacation rental licenses available for six months, but not able to get them into the hands of homeowners
  • Following some debate and questions, Yachats council OKs city manager to negotiate two initial contracts on projects
  • Skyrocking cost to rebuild 540 foot section of East Second Street in Yachats puts project on hold — again
  • Yachats council approves $1.75 million general fund budget for 2022-23, focusing on added staff and starting some projects
  • Yachats city manager, two council members meet with Parks & Commons Commission to explain “pause” in its oversight duties
  • Yachats council says “not now” to forming citizen involvement committee, but will try to improve city communication
  • Yachats budget committee gets first look at 2022-23 spending plan that includes re-staffing city hall, adding public works employees
  • Yachats council gives unanimous approval to seek engineering design and costs for Ocean View Drive boardwalk
  • Yachats Fire budget committee wrestles with bare bones budget for 2022-23 which will require another “bridge” loan to make ends meet
  • Yachats councilor asks for more patience and time as city commission expresses frustration with communication, projects
  • As budget season approaches, Yachats council OKs initial capital spending plans, but wants community meeting on Commons
  • City of Yachats is getting rid of some worn out equipment, including “Officer Creepy’s” longtime ride
  • With the help of $73,000 in grants, Yachats Planning Commission and consultant begin work gathering data on city’s housing issues
  • For the first time in more than a year, Yachats city hall was fully staffed this week as new workers learn and train
  • After two-year absence they’re back! Yachats will have fireworks and La de da Parade over Fourth of July weekend
  • Yachats commission asks city council to set up special committee to help work on water security issues
  • Still wrestling with staffing issues, new Yachats manager again asks for public’s patience with city hall closure
  • Another long discussion by Yachats council on repairs to Little Log Church ends with 3-2 vote to seek bids for plans — and more frustration
  • Prime downtown property overlooking Yachats River is up for sale again. Should the city buy it for a park? Yachats resident may help with $100,000
  • Yachats’ new city manager asks for patience tackling a long list of organizational issues when she starts her job Monday
  • Yachats City Council votes unanimously Friday to hire Heide Lambert of Waldport as its next city manager
  • Nonprofit executive who is also a Waldport council member re-emerges as finalist for Yachats city manager’s job
  • Yachats council votes 4-1 to tell contractor it intends to proceed with major repairs of city’s Little Log Church
  • After its own city manager search implodes, Yachats council votes to seek professional help — and hears rebuke of mayor
  • After 8-month pause, Yachats Library Commission resumes effort to expand, improve 48-year-old city library
  • After two years of no meeting minutes, city of Yachats finds someone to do them and decides what to officially call them
  • Lone candidate for Yachats city manager’s job withdraws application Friday night after council’s 3-2 contract vote Wednesday; chides city over unprofessional process
  • After disorganized, unorthodox process, Yachats City Council votes 3-2 to offer city manager contract to lone candidate — but uncertainty surrounds acceptance
  • Yachats Parks & Commons Commission asks council to commit to $400,000 repairs of city-owned Little Log Church this summer
  • Despite some initial fears, homeless use of pavilion behind Yachats Commons is so far largely uneventful
  • After contentious discussion Thursday over some contract terms, Yachats council agrees on latest offer to prospective city manager
  • Little Log Church “buttoned up” for the winter and maybe longer as the city of Yachats debates what to do next
  • Yachats Planning Commission OKs permit for builder to complete unfinished downtown retail/condo project
  • Yachats council approves commission’s request to seek design/engineering proposals for makeover of city field
  • Yachats council OKs church request to unlock city pavilion at night and to allow homeless to sleep there during winter
  • Yachats council votes 4-1 Thursday to negotiate contract with Gretchen Dubie to become its next city manager
  • Two finalists for Yachats city manager make final pitches for the job, council to vote on selecting one next Thursday
  • Yachats postpones Planning Commission hearing on motel project after developers say they want more discussion with community
  • Yachats residents now have two opportunities — Friday and Monday — to meet the candidates for city manager job
  • Yachats City Council names two finalists for city manager position — a Planning Commission member and nonprofit executive both from the area
  • Yachats commission asks City Council to allocate funds for open space design, pocket parks and bike rack projects
  • Yachats Fire District completes sale of old station, adding $338,000 to its accounts and sending $115,000 to the city
  • With street transfer imminent, Yachats commission wants to create two small “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive overlooking the Pacific
  • Yachats council finishing interviews with city manager candidates Friday, hopes to name finalists for visits
  • Yachats council approves $12,000 to weatherize Little Log Church, but wants community discussion on much bigger cost for repairs
  • Yachats council authorizes city manager to negotiate higher salary for potential office employee after initial job offer rejected
  • After another disorganized, contentious discussion, Yachats City Council agrees to advertise for city manager and hire deputy city recorder
  • Yachats City Council tries a little self-evaluation of its first six months of work — and it does not go well
  • Yachats City Council votes unanimously to negotiate with YYFAP to allow move into former city offices in Commons building
  • Yachats’ marketer’s challenge is to safely attract summer tourists and bolster fall, winter events while keeping community feel and spirit
  • Despite mayor’s opposition, Yachats council votes to spend up to $10,000 to investigate issues with Little Log Church and Museum
  • After months of delays, Yachats council agrees to advertise for accounting and office help, but balks at immediate hire
  • Yachats council removes chair of Parks & Commons Commission for disparaging emails to staff, refusing to follow city procedures
  • Yachats council’s discussion of administrator’s traits draws frank message from interim manager that city “get its own house in order”
  • Two Lincoln County surplus building lots in Yachats sell Thursday for $185,000, with proceeds going for 804 Trail projects
  • Community survey of ideas for Yachats’ big grass field gives some direction to city’s Parks & Commons Commission
  • Yachats decides to open Commons building to all uses July 1, but request by YYFAP to move out of basement remains in limbo
  • Yachats Planning Commission OKs permit for 5-space RV park on Fireside Motel property to house temporary workers
  • After neighborhood complaints, Yachats will install stop signs, crosswalk on West Second Street to slow cars, protect walkers
  • As former fire station in downtown Yachats hits the market, Yachats City Council debates whether it should keep its 24 percent share
  • Despite staffing turmoil, city of Yachats’ financial picture is very strong thanks to surprising amount of lodging taxes during pandemic
  • Sudden departure of two Yachats City Hall staffers stalls re-opening plans for Commons, throws administration into turmoil
  • Yachats chamber and visitor center once again under the same roof in downtown as they resume working together
  • City of Yachats begins “soft opening” of Commons on Monday, but plans to reopen City Hall, Library and museum will wait
  • Yachats council agrees Wednesday to hire Guenther as next interim manager, and will do its own recruiting for permanent position
  • After less than two months, Yachats’ interim city manager announces he’s leaving — as City Council schedules meeting to discuss management issues
  • Yachats City Council tells motel owner to seek a conditional use permit to get consideration of small RV park for seasonal workers
  • Yachats City Council rejects $354,107 bid to rebuild La de da Lane while finally making decisions on Ocean View Drive
  • Faced with hiring crisis, Yachats motel owner asks city to allow temporary RV park to help attract seasonal workers
  • Yachats’ interim city manager settles in, talking to staff and councilors — and reminding residents they live in a great community
  • Yachats will open pavilion for public use, but if or when to reopen Commons needs a detailed plan and council vote
  • Boardwalk plan overlooking river in downtown Yachats could bring safety and enjoyment to a scenic but hazardous walkway
  • Striving to stay local for planning services, Yachats contracts with former planning commission chair and Realtor
  • Yachats City Council wants to negotiate contract bringing Texas administrator to town as interim manager
  • Following two hours of interviews Tuesday, Yachats councilors vote 4-0 Wednesday to appoint Adobe general manager to council vacancy
  • Yachats commission proposes much larger expansion of city library, will ask for estimates then seek grants and more gifts to pay for it
  • Yachats City Council gets one more applicant for vacant seat, will interview three people Tuesday
  • Given a fourth attempt, Yachats Planning Commission votes 4-1 for an even tougher crackdown on marine lighting from motels
  • Yachats council plans to quickly seek interim city manager while it goes through longer process to find a permanent one
  • What kind of city planner does Yachats need? Lots of questions by City Council and opinions from planning commission, but direction unclear
  • Carlton formally announces hiring of Yachats’ city manager, but transitions still need to be negotiated
  • Wanting more applicants for vacancy, Yachats City Council members extend deadline for three weeks and will publicize more
  • Yachats city manager negotiating contract to take similar position in Willamette Valley community of Carlton
  • As Colorado company pitches Yachats on tracking down unlicensed vacation rentals, city wrestles with how to really find out
  • Yachats Planning Commission asks City Council for 11 p.m. shutoff and three years to negotiate future of motels’ marine lighting
  • Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer
  • Consultant’s report on Yachats library suggests major changes, including joining library district, hiring half-time director and bigger remodel
  • Yachats Library Assessment (pdf file)
  • Yachats council OKs advertising one employee position but balks at two other proposed hires, leaving that for new council in January
  • Some problem curbs in downtown Yachats could get changed — but it could be a year or two away and quite costly
  • Yachats council asks three city commissions to bring back ideas by Sept. 16 on how to improve street, parking project
  • Council member will challenge Yachats mayor in November election; at least five others seek 4-year council seats
  • Feeling lucky? Yachats establishes lottery for vacation rental license once city drops below 125 limit
  • Objecting to Driftwood project, two Yachats council members invoke little-used rule to put off vote on $165,000 paving plan
  • Yachats drops “24-hour” wait regulation on lodging, Lincoln County remains only jurisdiction with rule
  • Yachats council approves 2020-21 budgets – $1.43 million for general operations and $1.55 million for capital projects
  • After another contentious discussion, Yachats council votes 3-2 to proceed with $158,000 street project
  • City of Yachats increases amount of individual business loans to $10,000
  • After initial resistance, city of Yachats agrees to begin collecting sewer samples for COVID-19 study
  • Yachats church raises $60,000 in four days for business relief fund, quickly awards $20,000 in grants
  • City of Yachats giving businesses extra time to pay food and beverage taxes
  • Oregon coast clears out as Lincoln County commissioners, seven cities ban motel and vacation rental for visitors
  • Yachats council votes 3-2 to seek general contractor for 501 Building remodel
  • Yachats closes Commons building, city offices, library and Little Log Church
  • Yachats library commission selects consultant for community study, expansion plan
  • Yachats council selects O’Shaughnessey for three-year term on 3-1 vote Thursday
  • Yachats contracts with Newport security company for code enforcement
  • Archeologist’s tests gets Ocean View Drive reconstruction project moving again
  • City commission wants to look at 2011 parks plan before going much further with dog park idea
  • Yachats’ technology contractor advising changes after short but successful e-mail hack
  • Amidst issues and complaints, Yachats contractors defend work on conversion to new financial system
  • Yachats council vacancy draws interest from ex-member, planning commissioner and newcomer
  • City of Yachats calls special Wednesday meeting to address questions about new finance software
  • Yachats council puts off water rate vote after disagreement over their impact and revenue
  • Idea of dog park on Yachats’ ball field may start larger conversation on what to do with land
  • Yachats city manager outlines new plans for City Hall employees, planning and code enforcement
  • Yachats council takes first tentative steps to revise water rates, but wants more numbers
  • Failing heating systems at Yachats Commons could soon result in a big bill
  • Yachats council accepts Kerti’s resignation, outlines timeline for filling vacancy
  • James Kerti abruptly resigns from Yachats City Council after his first year in position
  • Divisions between Yachats City Council members go public during first meeting of 2020
  • Yachats council reverses direction on vacation rentals, goes back to citywide 125-license cap
  • Yachats council asks Lincoln County to put two lots along 804 Trail up for sale
  • In granting Drift Inn variance, Yachats commission laments lack of overall parking plan for downtown
  • City of Yachats pulls in $170,000 in street and water grants for 2020 projects
  • Auditor tells Yachats council that city has greatly improved its finances
  • A very dry November and big water leak creates some worries for city of Yachats
  • Yachats council votes to allow unlimited vacation rentals in commercial and motel zones, lowers cap in residential areas
  • Yachats council backs off big increase in vacation rental fees, opens discussion on unlimited licenses in commercial, motel zones
  • Criticism and lack of data forces Yachats council to put off increase in vacation rental fees
  • City halts Yachats Library expansion, seeks to leverage new $150,000 donation
  • Yachats’ fake cop car and ‘Officer Creepy’ do their job in slowing Highway 101 traffic
  • Yachats City Council changes meeting schedule, again
  • Yachats council votes 3-2 to proceed with remodeling bids for 501 Building
  • City will explore idea of using two empty lots for workforce housing
  • Yachats council votes unanimously to keep 125-license limit on vacation rentals
  • Central Lincoln’s planned electrical outage Thursday will not affect downtown Yachats
  • Rainy September takes some pressure off water restrictions in Yachats
  • Yachats council to vote Wednesday on 125-license vacation rental cap
  • Manager, mayor hope additional Yachats code enforcement help will calm concerns over program
  • After uproar, Yachats council plans to discuss code enforcement policy Wednesday night
  • Yachats council finishes most of its work on details of revised vacation rental regulations
  • Ocean View Drive got it’s big makeover on Thursday — tons of asphalt
  • Yachats council ditches night meetings, returns to afternoon session once a month
  • Yachats institutes first phase of water restrictions because of low river flows
  • Ocean View Drive paving scheduled Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6
  • Yachats council to resume vacation rental discussion on Wednesday
  • Yachats code enforcement discontent flares up again; city manager offers plan to deal with it
  • Planning Commission and Drift Inn owner continue back-and-forth over parking issues
  • Yachats manager says commissions should start counting visitors to defend spending decisions
  • City commission suggests changes in “Clean Up” event — and surprised at its $6,855 cost
  • City Council changes mind – and directions – on Ocean View Drive
  • Yachats council reaches consensus on six vacation rental issues – and not changing much in current ordinance
  • First of three Yachats road paving projects begins Monday, Aug. 5
  • Yachats council to resume vacation rental license discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • New, long-awaited website for city of Yachats went live Monday morning
  • Yachats council gives go-ahead for $370,000 library expansion and remodel
  • Seven Yachats residents chip in to buy surplus entrance sign for City Hall
  • Is Yachats’ “Clean Sweep” getting too big? City commission begins debating that question
  • Yachats council debates water rate adjustments, OKs study to possibly fix problems
  • Yachats council discusses vacation rental issues in long Wednesday meeting but makes little headway
  • Yachats will seek grant for traffic study to possibly help council make decisions on Ocean View Drive
  • First six months of 2019 is one of driest, but rain last week helps Yachats’ water system
  • Yachats wrestling with how to resolve unpaid water bill for Bernard building
  • County delays paving Ocean View Drive, also postponing city’s one-way traffic changes
  • Yachats’ three-day “Clean Sweep” event begins Friday morning
  • Dahl Disposal rates to remain the same this year in Yachats
  • Yachats council discusses vacation rentals, keeping cap but looking more favorably on transfers
  • Bright, new south entrance sign now greets Yachats visitors
  • Yachats Trails group helps keep area attractive to hikers, visitors and locals
  • Yachats Fire District levy wins voter approval, board gets two new members
  • Yachats budget committee OKs 2019-20 fiscal year spending after debates on church replacement, warnings over lodging tax use
  • Vacation rental testimony Tuesday night favors license transfers and more code enforcement
  • City commission endorses outside study of Yachats’ water rates after more errors discovered
  • Yachats council to revisit controversial regulations governing vacation rentals
  • Yachats Farmers Market moves past turmoil for season opening
  • Yachats council decides on one-way directions for Ocean View Drive
  • Man found dead Thursday near Yachats State Park was longtime local restaurant worker
  • Yachats council reverses direction to award control of Sunday farmer’s market
  • Yachats conservation group puts riverside property pursuit on hold
  • City commission wants museum board to step up its fundraising efforts
  • Council gets push-back on one-way grid proposal for Ocean View Drive
  • City commission votes to recommend that vendor group run Sunday market
  • City unveils drawings for library expansion as commission reaffirms support
  • Finance Committee has first peek at draft city budget — and gets asked for cuts
  • Public works commission makes headway – but no decision – on possible water rate problem
  • City sets up formal process to determine who manages Yachats Farmers Market
  • Yachats council will begin discussing some sort of ban on single-use plastics
  • Tempers flare in long running Yachats Brewing permit issue
  • Yachats council wavers on forming business advisory committee
  • Yachats commission OKs yearly museum budget but asks for increased fundraising
  • Yachats council discusses issues with county commissioners
  • Little Log Church board agrees to tear down, replicate deteriorating building
  • Yachats may have been under-charging biggest water users for years
  • Yachats council backs off tax increase, will appoint study committee
  • Yachats Farmers Market reorganizing but should be ‘exactly the same’
  • Commons’ multipurpose room closes for three weeks
  • Proposed lodging tax increase draws no support Wednesday night
  • Consultant recommends new finance software for Yachats
  • State agency “forgives” part of Yachats’ loan for new water tank
  • Proposed Yachats lodging tax increase draws opposition, warnings
  • Yachats City Hall will trim back office hours amid staffing issues
  • Yachats council changes direction on charter revisions
  • City Council works through long agenda Wednesday night
  • Planning Commission adopts ‘clear vision’ standards
  • Yachats awards 3-year contract for web makeover
  • City contracts with new planner
  • Planning Commission turns over three members, has one vacancy
  • Yachats gets $100,000 grant to help street repair
  • Yachats City Council gets makeover with three new members
  • City studies building options
  • New council moves meeting dates, sets 2019 goals
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  • Lincoln County schools work to bring farm-fresh food to cafeterias, but federal cuts jeopardize the program
  • Resource fair Wednesday in Waldport aims to connect people in need with social service agencies
  • Third annual Yachats “Sip ‘n Stroll” wanders among 16 shops and restaurants on Saturday
  • Yachats Fire board will wait for interviews, outside report before deciding what to do with ambulance service
  • If you are visiting the coast, do you know what to do and where to go during a tsunami emergency?
  • Ex-mayor’s defiance at raucous Waldport council meeting Thursday leads to a citation for disorderly conduct
  • From Kernville to Rose Lodge to Taft, new museum exhibit tells stories of Lincoln City area’s first post offices
  • Newport’s Nye Beach paid parking plan not ready for prime time, so city council delays a year
  • Number of farms and farm workers in Lincoln County continues to shrink as costs rise, owners grow older
  • Iconic tree at entrance to Yaquina Bay state park may come down for safety reasons
  • Anti-Trump protestors line streets in Newport, Yachats and Lincoln City, adding voice to Oregon, national demonstrations
  • Waldport council votes 6-0 to remove city’s mayor after just three months over her conflicts with staff
  • Former Toledo clerk pleads guilty to taking more than $13,400 from utility accounts and employee union
  • Depoe Bay trio and Tradewinds Charter owners are honored as Oregon’s small business people of the year
  • Yachats Fire board trying to determine if it should take over South Lincoln’s ambulance service
  • Yachats artist uses her knives and tools to create two dimensional art in vibrant downtown studio
  • Cybertrucks and lake draining. Two April Fool’s Day media spoofs catch more than a few people by surprise
  • Local government projects in Waldport, Newport, Toledo and Siletz lose millions when appropriations bill dies
  • Newport Paper & Book Festival has grown to become a major art event attracting people to ever-evolving classes
  • Trump administration cuts to food programs could mean 40 percent drop to 18 Lincoln County pantries
  • Welcome to our renamed website! The focus remains on news of Lincoln County, just more for you
  • It’s just practice — but local law enforcement spent the week training for the unimaginable school shooting
  • Addition of doctor to Lincoln County’s winter shelter helps homeless with with short- and long-term ailments
  • Artist and educator Debbie Aken of Yachats used her creative passion to help and motivate rural students
  • COCF&R board says it will need to lay off three firefighters and one administrator if levy fails May 20
  • Seal Rock fire board, staff and volunteers issue strong support for chief after inflammatory email last month
  • There will be a few contested races — and three money measures — in May 20 election after surge of late filings
  • As Samaritan Health System financial losses mount, chief executive says merger, partnership or sale are on the table
  • Rather than issue 17 available vacation rental licenses, Lincoln County commissioners vote to trim number in two zones
  • Local news of Lincoln County governments, communities and people are important — and that’s why we are expanding
  • Dave Baldwin is Yachats’ Renaissance Man — baseball, genetics, engineering, poetry and now big bold paintings
  • Is a $10 monthly fee for street repairs a good idea? City of Yachats says it will go slow on the suggestion
  • 41 years after Kelly Disney was killed, Lincoln County cold case investigators promise they won’t give up
  • Library book sale, chamber’s craft fair and Ladies Club bazaar highlight Yachats spring break events
  • Rotary Club of Newport touts last summer’s microplastic cleanup and hopes to expand program this year
  • Surge of coastal travelers drives Oregon state parks numbers to new record in 2024, but officials concerned
  • First there were gray whales. Now Dungeness crab, tufted puffins and big sharks are competing to be on your car
  • YachatsNews adds reporter, expands coverage and will change name March 28 to Lincoln Chronicle
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  • Sheriff calls death of 2-year-old Siletz boy “heartbreaking” but body’s recovery can begin bringing closure to family
  • A mother’s request and a photo of her missing son spurs diver’s mission to find 2-year-old Dane Paulsen
  • West Coast fishery managers troubled by NOAA layoffs as another 1,000 employees expected to be let go
  • After 11 days of searches, diver finds missing Siletz boy Tuesday three miles downstream from family’s home
  • 2024 Report to Readers: With your help, YachatsNews continued its growth last year — and big plans for 2025
  • Mother of man shot by police at remote Five Rivers farm notifies agencies she plans to sue for wrongful death
  • City of Waldport says two applicants to run Wednesday market don’t meet legal qualifications
  • Fifth day of search for missing 2-year-old boy covers 14 miles of the Siletz River without success
  • Trump administration firings of federal workers begins to ripple through Lincoln County. Are budget and program cuts next?
  • COCF&R board asks state ethics commission to investigate Seal Rock fire chief’s threats in incendiary email
  • Seachers for 2-year-old boy missing for almost three days focus efforts on nearby Siletz River
  • County reopens refurbished Newport winter shelter for homeless after five months of work
  • District attorney rules December’s Five Rivers officer-involved shooting death was justified but “a tragedy for all involved”
  • Seal Rock fire board member tries to mend fences with chief, but says “obsession” with Central Coast fire needs to end
  • Waldport family “Paying it forward with pizza” brings free food each Wednesday to Yachats Lions Hall
  • Storm knocks out two main BPA power lines to the central coast Monday, power restored by late Tuesday
  • Got eggs? Got cash? Supply and demand squeeze shoppers, bakers, restaurants — and growers
  • Lincoln County commissioners agree to appoint Walter Chuck of Newport to open seat for 22 months
  • After disagreements and delays, Lincoln County’s drug deflection program is now up and operating
  • School board puts $73 million building bond on May ballot that would replace expiring one
  • 100-year-old Yachats resident’s advice for loving life? Walk on the beach. Work hard. Be kind.
  • Two Lincoln County commissioners scheduled to vote Wednesday on finalist to fill third seat
  • Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years
  • Dungeness crab haul is down this season for Oregon fleet, but strong prices making up for less volume
  • Unusual exhibit this weekend in Yachats showcases the vibrant work of reclusive Washington artist
  • Lincoln County’s first full-time administrator resigns after almost three years in the job
  • Latino residents in Lincoln County get advice on how to deal with potential federal immigration enforcement
  • Attempt by Lincoln County commission chair and counsel to consolidate authority runs into opposition
  • Agencies and volunteers canvass shelters, food banks and camps for annual, week-long count of the homeless
  • Judge rules in county’s favor on land-use dispute, says yurts used as housing in timber area must be removed
  • Seal Rock Fire chief and volunteers clash with board member over belief he does not support them
  • Lincoln County names four finalists for appointment to soon-to-be vacant commissioner position
  • Yes, January’s weather was quite dry, sunny and nice — and shouldn’t last too long
  • Senator and representative urge 450 town hall attendees to fight back against Trump administration edicts
  • Graduation rate for Lincoln County’s class of 2024 improves to 82 percent, reaching state’s average
  • Seeking better weather, Waldport chamber moves its Beach, Bike & Blues festival from May to September
  • Waldport council and fire district board attempt to sort out finances, station loan payments and legislative help
  • Soon-to-be-open seat on Lincoln County commission draws 26 applicants for $94,000-a-year job
  • Need help with state and federal tax returns? Eager volunteers available three days a week in Waldport
  • Siletz Tribe purchases 2,000 acres of land in southern Oregon with significant Native history
  • Lincoln County’s two legislators want 2025 session now underway to address issues, finish projects started in 2023
  • Yachats Fire board will see if outside expert can help resolve concerns over employees staffing ambulance nonprofit
  • After four-month probe, investigators say Lincoln County commissioner Miller violated one personnel rule but did not harass staff
  • City of Yachats begins to address concerns about non-working fire hydrants and their locations
  • CEO of Samaritan’s two hospitals in Lincoln County says “It’s been a year” of financial challenges
  • Yachats fire board schedules special meeting to discuss district’s relationship with ambulance nonprofit
  • Third year of growing Big Blue Film Festival this weekend showcases 34 films of 220 submitted
  • Application to fill seat on Lincoln County commission contains unusual, partisan and had at least one illegal question
  • Leader of Lincoln County firefighters battling blazes in Los Angeles says it’s a “duty and an honor” to help
  • 12th Yachats Agate Festival this weekend offers everything from precious rocks to expert talks
  • Police arrest Toledo man for murder after finding body of Newport car dealer missing for three years
  • Lincoln County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson resigning next month with two years left in term
  • Portland-area program for homeless teenagers expands to Lincoln County because of the high numbers here
  • OSU scientist predicts “well behaved” volcano 300 miles off Oregon coast could erupt this year
  • Lincoln County school officials refining list of possible bond projects before board decision next month
  • While not big a business in Lincoln County, OSU Extension aims to help hundreds of small farms prosper
  • CCF&R and three other Lincoln County fire departments join Oregon strike force heading to LA wildfires
  • Adam Shanks sworn in as Lincoln County’s 17th sheriff, following 37-year path of Curtis Landers
  • Yachats Lions Club lowers price and returns to all-you-can-eat format for annual crab feed
  • Newport studies major changes to Highway 101 to revitalize city center for businesses, residents and tourists
  • Innovative seafood lab, tourist association and Siletz tribe return salmon to Food Share of Lincoln County
  • Fewer Lincoln County residents and Oregonians voted in November’s general election compared with 2020
  • Philomath mill finds a growing niche by specializing in hardwoods that others don’t want to deal with
  • Investigators work to unravel two shooting deaths, one by police, on remote Five Rivers farm
  • Happy holidays: YachatsNews and its staff are taking a bit of a break until Jan. 3
  • Benton County Sheriff’s deputies using ODOT grants to try to make Newport-to-Philomath highway safer
  • Rough seas keep Newport-based crabbers close to port, but getting good prices for initial catch
  • Yachats Lions Club wraps up a year of resurrected monthly lunches with fun on the menu
  • 15 vacation rental licenses available, but commissioners extend moratorium for another 3 months
  • Grand jury rules deputy justified in using deadly force in November shooting of violent Waldport woman
  • Financial review finds no Beachcomber fraud, but Waldport will give documents to state, deny grant
  • Last wooden lighthouse on the Oregon coast will close in January for $1.6 million restoration
  • $1 million grant will help 10 Lincoln County programs deal with surprising number of homeless children
  • ODOT may be open to allowing lighted warning sign near Yachats fire station — but who pays for it?
  • After more than two years, Lincoln County commissioners struggling to evaluate their first administrator
  • Port of Alsea hopes third time is the charm with newest port manager hire
  • Congress names U.S. Highway 20 from Newport to Boston as “National Medal of Honor Highway”
  • OPB study: Oregon’s shrinking news industry making it harder to find reliable information
  • Newport’s big crab fleet gets another Dec. 16 Dungeness opener after near-record 2023-24 season
  • Attorney defending Yachats fire district in fatal crash says woman who died was high on meth, driving carelessly
  • Earthquake 45 miles off California coast triggers Oregon tsunami warnings for a few hours Thursday
  • Waldport community organizations kick off two weeks of holiday celebrations on Saturday
  • Cities of Yachats and Waldport working to improve, strengthen their code enforcement processes
  • An ageless Santa Claus makes it easy for families (and their pets) to create their Christmas memories
  • Yachats adds Winter Faire to traditional weekend events to help spice up the holidays
  • Lincoln County School District board nears decision on potential $73 million bond election next May
  • Yachats, Waldport, Lincoln County wrestle with FEMA’s proposed rules for floodplain development and insurance
  • 21 days after Nov. 5 general election, Claire Hall declared winner in Lincoln County commission race
  • Food insecurity in Oregon is on the upswing, according to new OSU study, especially in rural areas
  • Churches, Legion Post, tavern all pitch in to offer free, community Thanksgiving meals beginning Wednesday
  • Lincoln County students, Yachats volunteer add “Yaquina Neversink” to worldwide fleet of tiny research vessels
  • Siletz Tribe completes purchase of 27 acres on Cape Foulweather that was once part of its reservation
  • Waldport Beachcomber Days leaders, supporters blast city allegations as group works to answer questions
  • Oregon Coast CC board approves college’s first bachelor’s program, state OK is next
  • “Bomb cyclone” missed the central Oregon coast this week but big winds predicted for Friday
  • Eugene woman who survived sneaker wave with granddaughter last year in Yachats returns with warnings
  • YachatsNews wraps up October fundraising campaign with contributions from 128 readers
  • The winner of very tight Lincoln County commission race won’t be determined until Thanksgiving week
  • Mental health struggles and Marine Corps celebration end in a tragic hail of bullets in Waldport
  • No longer worth the time, money and hassle, Waldport looking to end its 28-year-old traffic court
  • Since 1985 the Siletz community and its school have set aside one day to honor all veterans
  • Second year of cell phone ban at Lincoln City middle/high school showing benefits in the classroom, hallways
  • Corvallis family developers hope to create “cool little wonderland” on three acres in downtown Waldport
  • Yachats fire board cautiously adopts district goals as it also begins to grapple with $6 million lawsuit
  • With 67-vote margin, Lincoln County commission race won’t likely be determined until Tuesday night
  • Incumbent Hoyle winning against Republican challenger DeSpain in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
  • 22nd annual Celtic Music Festival will fill Yachats this weekend with hundreds of its devotees
  • Mushroom hunter lost and found near Waldport has advice: “Look up and see where you’re at …”
  • Despite glitches with facilities, Lincoln County began second year of homeless shelter operations Friday
  • YachatsNews wrapping up its month-long fundraising campaign; just days left to support local news
  • Lincoln County clerk expects a deluge of general election ballots before Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline
  • Lincoln County grand jury rules police justified in Sept. 5 fatal shootout with Lincoln City man
  • Homeless shelter at Yachats church moves to full-time, six month schedule to house five individuals
  • Judge denies Yachats businesswoman’s request to keep yurt/travel trailer development in forest zone
  • YachatsNews enters final week of October fundraising campaign to support local journalism
  • Mother of Waldport woman killed in January crash with Yachats ambulance files $6 million lawsuit
  • Central Oregon Coast Fire asking voters for levy increase to keep up with rising costs and rebuild reserves
  • Seal Rock Fire District asking voters to approve new 5-year tax levy to help purchase equipment
  • “Community” is the common theme by the six candidates for Waldport mayor and city council positions
  • Halloween gets early start with concert and trick or treating Saturday in Yachats and Waldport
  • Record number of ballots are in the mail to Lincoln County voters; Nov. 5 turnout expected to hit 80 percent
  • Two weeks of election stories on YachatsNews shows why its important to support local journalism efforts
  • Lincoln County commissioner and Nov. 5 challenger have stark differences in philosophies, approach
  • Incumbency and big lead in campaign cash gives Anderson path to Senate District 5 re-election
  • Yachats council OKs offers of $77,000 and $75,000 to stop 20-acre clearcut just south of city
  • Lincoln County property tax statements arriving soon; market value increases are less than last three years
  • Yachats’ 25th mushroom festival this weekend expected to draw 500 people to walks, talks, workshops
  • Truck carrying load of pipe rolls off Highway 101 south of Yachats, snarling traffic overnight Monday
  • One of many Highway 20 fatal crashes this year helps lead to demise of Oregon college student group
  • YachatsNews asks readers’ help to continue filling reporting gaps in Lincoln County’s “news desert”
  • Beachcomber supporters pack Waldport council meeting to protest permit suspensions
  • After five years of planning, county officials stage ceremonial groundbreaking for animal shelter in Waldport
  • Workforce grants expand capacity of college maritime welding program and sea urchin harvesting startup
  • Popular Yachats pre-school program lands experienced educator as its new executive director
  • Want to help expand local news coverage? YachatsNews begins October fundraising campaign
  • Across Oregon and in Lincoln County, most public school students still struggling on key subjects
  • City of Yachats begins variety of new and expanded communication efforts for residents, visitors
  • Lincoln County’s drug deflection coordinator will be in DA’s office, but program not starting until at least November
  • Lincoln County commission chair working from home following harassment allegations in Sept. 18 meeting
  • Two Yachats groups bring social justice advocate to town for talk Oct. 17 and workshop Oct. 18
  • Oregon Coast CC hires Chemeketa administrator to become its fifth president in 37-year history
  • Citing political rancor, Waldport mayor resigns three months before end of second term
  • Yachats church’s Oktoberfest celebration is a chance to have fun, support aid programs
  • Blowup at Lincoln County commission meeting highlights stark divisions over deflection, administrative work
  • District in line to get $1.2 million to install emergency generators at schools in Newport and Lincoln City
  • New volunteers breathe life to historic Yachats cemetery, now seek donations, plot sales for more improvements
  • Massive new artwork in Lincoln City builds on Oregon Mural Trail that started in Yachats, six other towns
  • Mobility mats at beach north of Florence designed to help more people reach the ocean
  • Prices and interest rates leading to lowest number of Lincoln County property sales in three years
  • Lincoln County hopes to have new state-funded drug “deflection” programs running by November, at latest
  • Waldport community comes together to help assemble massive new play structure at Southworth Park
  • Lincoln County senator proposing 2025 legislation that would exclude tips from Oregon taxes
  • Like to demolish big buildings? This Lincoln County project might be right up your alley
  • As economy rebounds, many Lincoln County residents still struggle to find adequate housing
  • More traffic, higher speeds and distracted drivers likely cause for “alarming” increase in Highway 20 fatalities
  • Despite opposition, federal agency will auction two wind energy sites off southern Oregon coast in October
  • Generous donations allow Waldport elementary families to avoid sticker shock of buying school supplies
  • Yachats brings summer to a close with a Labor Day weekend packed with events
  • Waldport’s visitor center gives volunteers a chance to experience the world without leaving home
  • Change in law allows YachatsNews to expand its “public notice” offerings for local governments, readers
  • Family and friends of Yachats man who perished trying to help swimmers not surprised at his compassion, courage
  • Waldport community reeling from death of Crestview Heights teacher in Highway 20 crash Tuesday
  • New state report shows solid year for commercial fishing in Oregon, Lincoln County-based fleet
  • Yachats man perishes Sunday during rescue attempt of woman, sons at mouth of the Yachats River
  • Four years after getting $1.7 million grant, Waldport finds a way to construct sidewalks to schools on Crestline
  • Central Oregon Coast fire board will ask voters to increase an operations levy in November
  • Florida man rescued from Devils Churn south of Yachats; one of few “ever pulled out of here alive”
  • Arson suspected in Monday fire that does up to $150,000 damage to Waldport church
  • Yachats preschool program looking for new director with Hettinger’s impending departure
  • Father-son duo “The Acting Herds” of Waldport inspire each other on the stage and in life
  • Water tours give locals and visitors a chance to see bays and rivers from a different perspective
  • Lincoln County health officials say wastewater tests show “high risk” of local Covid virus exposure
  • Five more coast school districts joining Sitka Center’s rapidly expanding arts programs this fall
  • Alcohol-free dance party returns Saturday to Yachats, as it grows and connects with restaurants
  • Pay raises, parity highlight new three-year contract between Newport hospital nurses and Samaritan
  • Oregon Coast CC board names three finalists to become college’s third president
  • Fall Chinook season opened Thursday in coastal rivers with “pretty good” returns expected again this year
  • Oregon newspapers continue to downsize, but the problem is especially acute in smaller towns
  • Waldport accepting applications for mayor position and council seats; Holland not running again
  • Oregon Coast CC and two employee unions announce agreement on new 5-year contracts
  • Anderson’s stop in Yachats focuses on jobs and childcare, taxes and tourists, logging and herbicides
  • For 54 years the Newport Fishermen’s Wives have been supporting the coastal fishing community in times of need
  • July 4 fireworks cleanup collects more than 1,500 pounds of debris
  • Oregon state parks agency is considering raising camping fees. Here’s how to weigh in
  • YachatsNews local fundraising campaign reaches $48,000 to support local reporting efforts
  • YachatsNews takes a week off from most publishing; resumes posting stories Sunday, July 14
  • For one bright day in July, a community’s celebration brings a feeling of friendship and unity to thousands
  • Waldport council criticizes county over sheriff’s contract — proposes splitting second deputy with Yachats
  • COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs
  • YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000
  • Waldport council calls special meeting Monday to consider higher-than-wanted deputy contract
  • High schoolers part of training program to help turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce
  • Campaigns trade barbs after Republican challenger sends email seeking six debates with Rep. Hoyle
  • Port of Alsea hits a snag in search for new manager as replacement resigns, business slows
  • YachatsNews passes first benchmark in local fundraising effort; two weeks left in June campaign
  • Lincoln County district attorney-elect Jenna Wallace will be appointed to office Friday, begins work rebuilding office
  • OSU hopes 77-unit apartment complex for marine science center students, staff will help housing issues
  • City of Waldport thinks it has a “smoking deal” for playground surface at new Southworth Park
  • 68th annual Beachcomber Days parade, car show, vendors and timber competitors take over downtown Waldport
  • A look at the week of a YachatsNews reporter illustrates why more help (and fundraising) is critical for local news
  • This week’s YachatsNews’ stories shows why local reporting is important — and why more is needed
  • Months before tourist’s death in Lincoln City, police warned attacker was “hearing voices telling him to kill someone”
  • Waldport/Yachats contract for sheriff’s deputies inches closer to agreement — but commissioners want to pin down cost
  • Lincoln County district attorney Danforth announces June 21 resignation, asks for state help to staff office
  • Yachats affordable housing developer finishes 24-unit Florence complex, plans two more projects
  • Newport crabbers provide Hatfield visitor center with new giant Pacific octopus
  • YachatsNews launches third local fundraising campaign to expand coverage countywide
  • Builder begins work on eight-unit townhome project overlooking Alsea Bay in downtown Waldport
  • For Siletz tribe this weekend’s Run to the Rogue represents a long road to healing from trauma at Table Rock
  • Four Lincoln County projects worth more than $10 million included in Hoyle’s requests to House committee
  • Yachats Pride’s sixth three-day celebration of diversity with “safe, inclusive fun” begins Friday
  • Yachats’ only grocery store plans celebration after recent sprucing up, changing some suppliers, adding items
  • Group of Yachats residents still show up every Saturday four years after first protest of George Floyd’s killing
  • Lincoln County dispute over deputy contracts likely resolved for one year as sheriff agrees to absorb added costs
  • Wallace elected Lincoln County’s next district attorney, but learns three of six prosecutors departing soon
  • Two of Yachats’ best-known trails advocates put pen to paper to write and publish new book
  • Art show, handcrafts, book bonanza, pancake breakfast fill Memorial Day weekend in Yachats
  • County commissioners select contractor for new animal shelter in Waldport, construction could start in July
  • Yachats fire district has first cash carryover in years after financial struggles erased by levy approvals
  • Wednesday night update: Wallace wins district attorney race; Hall and Beasley in November runoff; all money measures passing
  • Waldport, sheriff and Lincoln County embroiled in a dispute — and trade accusations — over cost of deputy contract
  • Newport hospital becomes first small, rural Oregon hospital to use robotic-assisted surgery equipment
  • Waldport council OKs seeking contractor to install specialty (and costly) playground surface at Southworth Park
  • Need help from social service agencies? A dozen will be in Waldport Tuesday to help connect you
  • Lincoln County’s six specialty courts aim to help people stay out of jail and get their lives back on track
  • Yachats Library closes for three weeks as some items move to Commons; demolition possible in July
  • Now that your ballot has arrived, here’s a rundown of who and what are seeking your vote
  • Waldport’s weekday market brings community together as it grows, adapts and provides opportunities for vendors
  • In the planning for seven years, Oregon Coast CC now asking voters for trades center bond, other projects
  • Yachats’ first “Wild Things” festival Saturday intended to inform, educate and entertain
  • Voters in Lincoln County Library District being asked to renew 9 cent levy to help fund operations
  • Who will become Lincoln County’s next district attorney? Wallace, Benfield have similar goals but different backgrounds
  • Hall faces four challengers as she seeks sixth term as Lincoln County commissioner in May primary
  • After rousing first community dance, Yachats group stages another Saturday in series of free musical gatherings
  • Bicyclists, blues, barbecue descend on Waldport (then Yachats) this weekend for first big party of the season
  • It’s been a good season for Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet with strong prices and four more months to go
  • Central Oregon Coast fire board will survey district residents on possible station, equipment bond
  • Yachats Ridge supporters again lobby Oregon Parks Commission to purchase, preserve its 1,100 acres
  • Gov. Tina Kotek won’t veto millions for Oregon cities — including Siletz — as she initially threatened
  • Waldport and Yachats city councils considering sharing costs of expanded Lincoln County sheriff’s patrols
  • Yachats Sip ‘n Stroll adds more wineries, businesses to second annual downtown event Saturday
  • 97-year-old Yachats Ladies Club hopes to reinvigorate itself with new members to continue community service
  • Governor considering vetoes of $16 million in infrastructure projects, including $3 million for Siletz
  • Hatfield Center offering its annual science fair all day Saturday with exhibits, talks and tours
  • Grocery Outlet store owner Donna McCrea of Waldport is a non-stop ball of energy and generosity
  • Rain amounts on the central Oregon coast are running nearly 50 percent higher than average — so far
  • Central coast band seeks help buying instruments so it can expand its membership
  • County’s closes doors on winter shelter program’s first season — now has to remodel two buildings and chase financial help
  • Lincoln County hires new medical examiner and finds different model for death investigations
  • Underground Pub owner will pay OLCC fine of $6,700 rather than lose license for 37 days
  • Bornstein Seafoods announces closure of Newport processing plant by May, laying off 50 workers
  • April watercolor show in Yachats features the work of 103-year-old Waldport artist
  • Oregon State Parks prepare for the crush of Spring Break coastal visitors that’s already started
  • Lincoln County commissioners award $130,000 in community grants — but not without a few changes
  • End of spring break weather should cooperate for Yachats book and crafts sales Friday and Saturday
  • Spring Break kicks off in Yachats and Waldport with craft fairs and furniture sales, ending with annual book extravaganza
  • Waldport council hears of 11% increase in sheriff’s contract, OKs development changes and dog area for Southworth Park
  • Yachats Lions Club adding more community activities as it comes out of pandemic slowdown
  • Coastal officials roll out red carpet for Wyden as they begin long campaign to keep NOAA fleet in Newport
  • In initial evaluation of first-year superintendent, Lincoln County school board very pleased with Tolan’s performance
  • Short on staff and full of dogs and cats, Lincoln County animal shelter awaits hires and 2025 move to Waldport
  • Speaker tells Lincoln County economic conference that rural America isn’t declining, just changing
  • Delivery, addressing and staffing problems continue to plague Yachats Post Office despite congressional questions
  • Ceremonial ribbon cutting Monday heralds opening of second motel-to-apartment project in Lincoln County
  • Oregon’s congressional delegation asks federal help for January storm damage in Lincoln, 10 other counties
  • Lincoln County’s two legislators pleased with speed, compromises — and results — of just-completed short session
  • 40 years after 17-year-old Kelly Disney’s disappearance, sister and investigators still seek answers and justice
  • Chief deputy and Newport defense attorney jump into Lincoln County DA’s race after Danforth withdraws
  • 37-year-old museum in Lincoln City surprises with exhibits on glass floats, Native Americans — and of course, Pixieland
  • A “Report to Readers”: YachatsNews did well in 2023 but wants to do more and better in 2024
  • The wheels on the bus go round and round all over Lincoln County as drivers shuttle passengers from Yachats to Rose Lodge
  • After six years of trying, COCF&R can now quickly launch rescue boat from floating dock at Port of Alsea
  • Oregon Legislature tweaks “recreational immunity” law to protect owners of trails for most liability
  • ODOT returns Friday to continue paving deteriorating sections of U.S. 101 north of Newport — but it’s a temporary fix
  • Port of Alsea begins search for new manager as Cuellar retires this fall after nine years at helm
  • Former Waldport High School student’s lawsuit alleges three years of harassment, seeks $2.5 million
  • With four choices, Yachats Fire District board selects career firefighter and volunteer as newest member
  • What’s the fate of the Corvallis Clinic? If state bars 11-clinic sale to national group, will it simply close?
  • A first person report: What a day in the 2024 Oregon Legislature looks like for Rep. David Gomberg
  • Junction City woman rescued Sunday from ocean at Bob Creek would like to thank the hero who saved her
  • Worried about possible NOAA departure, officials try to gauge interest in reviving Newport’s commuter air service
  • Yachats fire district, ambulance company receive notices of impending lawsuits following Jan. 11 fatal crash
  • Postal officials say Yachats office is just following rules, but former postmaster, residents say delivery is still wrong, chaotic
  • Search and rescue crews recover remains of Yachats man missing since July
  • Judge rules that yurt and trailer complex developed in timber zone by Yachats businesswoman must be removed
  • Samaritan begins more visible work on Lincoln County’s first in-patient drug treatment center
  • In unusual situation, Yachats fire district gets at least four applicants for open board position
  • Oregon lawmakers consider redefining “recreation” to keep public trails open after court ruling and insurance warning
  • Newport nurse is first in county to receive national certification to help treat sexual assault victims
  • Newport-based Dungeness crab fleet getting better prices this year, but harvest numbers are dropping off
  • Oregon and local legislators begin 35-day session Monday to address numerous issues
  • Angell Job Corps rebounds from closure threat, pandemic to re-fill its campus with young people learning trades
  • Lincoln County, other organizations increase effort to count all of the area’s homeless to gain support and funds
  • Lincoln County sheriff announces he will not seek re-election, throws support to his administrative lieutenant
  • Although it has rental licenses available east of Highway 101, Lincoln County says it won’t issue them until all appeals end
  • Yachats’ post office furor seems to be dying down as patrons adjust to strictly enforced rules
  • Attendance at Newport Performing Arts Center nearly doubles in 2023 as audiences return to more offerings
  • When the power goes out, solar systems can be an alternative — but expensive one — even on the Oregon coast
  • Mother of Waldport woman killed in Jan. 11 collision with Yachats ambulance plans wrongful death lawsuit
  • Oregon and Lincoln County high schools maintain relatively high on-time 2023 graduation rates
  • After 10 years as Oregon Coast CC’s president, Birgitte Ryslinge announces September retirement
  • Thinking about running for a Lincoln County or state office? Candidates are filing for May primary
  • Lincoln County legislator and Republican counterpart looking for way to fund rural infrastructure projects
  • Bicksler’s bench gives stylish makeover to a Yachats Post Office fixture, and colorful memorial to flamboyant citizen
  • Yachats Lions Club’s annual fundraising crab feed Saturday is a “very big party for everybody”
  • Central Lincoln PUD down to fewer than 100 without power as the rest of Lincoln County tries to work toward normal
  • Newport assisted living center without power calls on emergency providers, families to safely move residents
  • Without power for days, community of Depoe Bay pulls together with help of neighbors, city and fire department
  • Newport’s emergency shelter quickly set up Sunday and Monday for shivering residents, closes Tuesday evening
  • Storm stories: Staying warm by the wood stove in Beverly Beach and clearing trees east of Newport
  • One person’s view: Even for the prepared, there’s a bit of wistfulness when the light returns
  • Electricity being restored Tuesday evening to thousands of CLPUD customers from Yachats to Lincoln Beach after outages caused by thawing lines
  • Ice storm knocks down trees and takes out power to thousands in Lincoln County, closes roads and highways; Newport declares emergency
  • In first meeting of year, Waldport city council increases lodging taxes to 12 percent, bans all fireworks
  • Waldport woman dies Thursday night in collision with South Lincoln Ambulance, passenger severely injured
  • Yachats fire district board tentatively agrees to new updated response agreement with Central Coast fire
  • Yachats Agate Festival returns for its 11th annual show this weekend with rocks, talks and demos
  • Yachats Post Office without a postmaster again and USPS officials quiet about why, what’s next
  • Unable to buy property in Lincoln City, county begins homeless shelter program there using motel vouchers
  • Can you bring a community closer together with homemade pizza? Laura Abel of Waldport believes she can
  • Central Coast Fire District’s attempts to upgrade 13-year-old response agreements with Yachats and Seal Rock runs into resistence
  • Adobe Resort in Yachats kicks its $2 million remodel into high gear with lobby, bar, restaurant and room changes
  • Big national healthcare company wants to buy The Corvallis Clinic, which is struggling financially
  • A stormy start to December brings 2023 rainfall amounts to near normal as trend continues to wetter, warmer weather
  • Five longtime Lincoln County radio stations sign off Dec. 31 as owner closes shop, lays off employees
  • Lincoln County judge rules that county can enforce most of its vacation rental regulations in unincorporated areas
  • 14th annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike will also honor Coos tribal chief Donald “Doc” Slyter
  • In last meeting of the year, Waldport council OKs sidewalk idea, crosswalk lights, new nonprofit and lodging tax increase
  • Siletz Valley School board fires superintendent/principal after investigation into seven complaints
  • Lincoln County judge overseeing vacation rental lawsuit hopes to rule before final hearing Friday
  • Lincoln County makes small gains in population over past year, but long-term trends point to rural workforce issues
  • Closure of well-known Yachats bar isn’t so final after all with owner’s change of heart
  • Fireworks in unincorporated areas of Lincoln County could be banned as soon as Jan. 3 under revised ordinance
  • Coastal ports abuzz with activity as first loads of Dungeness crab arrive for the 2023-24 season
  • Couple’s new coffee shop in Yachats focuses on high-end brews in leased Ona restaurant space
  • As government benefits end, local food banks struggle to meet increased demand from the working poor
  • Crab boats light up the night ocean as they drop pots Wednesday in preparation for first pull Saturday
  • Oregon Coast CC asks voters in May to approve $33.16 million bond to build trades/technical center
  • Owner of Underground Pub in Yachats closes it suddenly, surprising employees and customers
  • Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday will discuss banning personal fireworks — and ask cities to do the same
  • Yachats Fire District looking to fill board vacancy after longtime member’s resignation
  • A year-end tax deductible donation can help YachatsNews cover more local news for you
  • Seashore Literacy’s Green Bike Co-op again playing Santa to dozens of south county children
  • Yachats builders collaborating on four rentals along Highway 101
  • Judge will rule that Lincoln County can use business licenses to regulate vacation rentals, but expects appeal
  • Five days of rain swamps central Oregon coast — but forecasters say we’re over the worst of it
  • Much of Oregon’s Dungeness crab fishery opens next week; negotiations begin Sunday in Newport on prices
  • Judge denies Lincoln County DA’s request to stop commissioners from controlling her appointments
  • Lincoln County adds Sunday bus service between Yachats, Waldport and Newport; restores Saturday trips to Toledo
  • Coastal cities scrambling to examine — or close — their trails following Oregon Appeals Court decision in Newport case
  • Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal
  • Lincoln County moves into new, permanent winter homeless shelter in downtown Newport this week
  • Carl Miller spent much of his life giving to the Yachats community. Now that community will honor him Monday night
  • Waldport organizations gear up for two weeks of holiday celebrations beginning Friday
  • As “Maltilda the Musical” wraps up this weekend, nonprofit performance group looks to build for the future
  • Just in time for Thanksgiving viewing, first of four “king tides” return to the Oregon coast this week
  • Judge signals that he’s finally ready to issue ruling on Lincoln County’s vacation rental ordinance
  • City of Waldport lands $100,000 Travel Oregon grant to help develop pavilion in Louis Southworth Park
  • After headlining Yachats Celtic Music Festival, duo of Fraser and Haas get a lot different reception in Portland
  • Yes, it’s the time of year for Medicare information, counseling and decisions — all by Dec. 7 deadline
  • Central Coast Fire’s pursuit of equipment grants paying off to the tune of $900,000, helping tight budget
  • Newport/Waldport high school “team of destiny” wins state 4A boys soccer championship Saturday
  • Many Lincoln County schools have attendance problems — but programs in Waldport (and now Toledo) are tackling the issue
  • Central Coast Food Web wins $477,000 federal grant to help develop local markets for local seafood
  • Oregon Sea Grant selects Yachats resident for new education position at Hatfield Marine Science Center
  • Habitat for Humanity opens applications for two homes it plans to build in downtown Waldport
  • New national and local report highlights the impact of Lincoln County arts organizations on the economy
  • Yachats fire district voters easily approve 61 cent operating levy; county voters OK increase in lodging tax
  • When Celtic performers from around the world come to Yachats this weekend, you can thank volunteers from Polly Plumb Productions
  • Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes dies Saturday of cancer
  • A ride-a-long with a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy in Waldport illustrates why no day is a typical day
  • Waldport orders massive playground structure for new Southworth Park, but will need volunteers to prepare and erect it
  • Lincoln County voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots in November special election
  • Author of new book of essays on women and aging will talk (via Zoom) Saturday in special Newport Library event
  • Oregon Ethics Commission will conduct full investigation into allegations against Lincoln County schools superintendent
  • Siletz Charter School principal on administrative leave after student protests over Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Yachats Fire District asking voters to renew a 61 cent levy it’s had for 24 years to help fund operations
  • Badly needed infant and toddler care investments aren’t reaching Oregon’s central and north coasts
  • 40,000 voters in Lincoln County being asked to raise lodging taxes on visitors to 530 properties to support parks
  • A last minute stop. A walk on the beach. A sneaker wave. A dramatic rescue all unfold on Yachats beach
  • The new and lone volunteer overseeing Yachats’ only cemetery now seeking help from the community
  • Your Lincoln County property tax bills have arrived — so be prepared (again) for some sticker shock
  • Lincoln County goes to court to remove Yachats businesswoman’s employee compound in “timber conservation” zone
  • Fondness for fungi drives Yachats’ big mushroom festival — and one local family’s 32-year-old business
  • Heavy clouds obscure annular eclipse along the central Oregon coast — but didn’t keep crowds away
  • After court rulings on non-unanimous jury verdicts, a third Lincoln County trial set for man in Seal Rock sex abuse case
  • State fire investigators unable to determine cause of massive blaze that destroyed Ziggurat house
  • Lincoln County’s emergency management director resigns, one week after being placed on administrative leave
  • With the help of two churches, Lincoln County prepares to open first emergency winter shelter for the homeless Tuesday
  • Southwest Lincoln Water District manager leaving Oct. 20 for job in New Zealand
  • Colleen Nickerson — Waldport’s expert on area’s history and genealogy — passes away Sept. 24
  • Newport’s Nye Beach prepares to welcome a new ‘Ambassador’ Saturday as the city expands its public art offerings
  • Central Coast fire board defends chief, calls out critics — and asks for public support following investigation of July 2 incident
  • Newport and Lincoln City hospitals sign agreement with Life Flight for patient ambulance transport into valley
  • Waldport couple opens sweet store along Highway 101 that carries a special name and meaning
  • Yachats church’s bigger and better Oktoberfest returns this weekend with beer, brats and music
  • Waldport crews begin cleanup of former middle school as city slowly works to turn it into recreation center
  • For a second time Saturday search dogs were unable to find trace of Yachats man missing for seven weeks
  • Waldport council says “no” to Lincoln County request for $10,000 to help fund winter emergency shelter
  • 12 homeless and housing organizations in Lincoln County receive $857,179 as part of $26 million state allocation
  • Yachats implements modest water restrictions after flows in Reedy and Salmon creeks drops below 275 gallons per minute
  • Final trek of 33-year-old Cycle Oregon “classic” brings 1,000 riders through Toledo, Newport, Waldport and Tidewater this week
  • Port of Alsea seeks applicants for newly re-elected board member who intends to resign; extends deadline to Sept. 19
  • Want to own a lighthouse? Unique private replica of historic Canadian light perched at base of Cape Perpetua is for sale
  • Churches step up to offer space for first three months of county’s emergency shelter program in Newport
  • Sheriff’s office asks public’s help to find Yachats man missing since late July
  • Yachats trails leader and advocate for Native American truths wins national award from state parks directors
  • Late August rainfall and new Southwest Lincoln agreement likely means no September water restrictions in Yachats
  • Timber company now seeks to ground spray 473 acres in Beaver Creek watershed, but whether it also uses helicopter is unclear
  • With art, crafts, books, music and breakfast, there’s plenty of end-of-summer activities this Labor Day weekend in Yachats
  • Waldport schools welcome new and returning students and teachers during busy back-to-school event
  • Waldport Planning Commission gives OK for county’s new animal shelter in industrial area off Crestline Drive
  • Yachats chamber creates new interactive guidebook aimed at young travelers
  • New shop in Old Town Waldport attracting locals with wine, beer and food tastings, music and games
  • Lincoln County joins regional consortium to boost child-care businesses, adds $200,000 in grants
  • Yachats businesswoman’s attempt to provide workforce housing on land zoned for forest use may land her in court
  • New doctors will experience demands of rural medical care during final two years of Samaritan’s coastal residency program
  • After two years of toil, owners open Cafe Chill in downtown Waldport in vastly remodeled video store
  • Support at public meeting on tourist trolley encourages Yachats chamber director to keep pursuing idea, grants
  • Years-long legal fight over Lincoln County’s vacation rental regulations finally gets court hearing next week
  • Central Coast fire board hires investigator to examine allegations surrounding chief’s response to accident involving wife
  • SW Lincoln Water district embarks on more than $6 million in pipe, valve upgrades with grants, loans, and rate increase
  • Want to pump your own gasoline? Like it or not, for the first time in 72 years Lincoln County residents have a choice
  • Siletz tribe’s new cultural center and museum will open doors to all about its history, culture and language
  • Judge orders forfeiture and sale of Yaquina Bay Communications property in Newport to satisfy bank debts
  • Is a drug and alcohol rehab facility a good fit for Bayshore? More than 100 residents say “no” during special HOA meeting Wednesday
  • Samaritan’s two Lincoln County hospitals emerge from pandemic in strong financial shape, but face persistent staffing issues
  • Lincoln County racing to open its first emergency homeless shelters by October, but faces hurdles with staffing, locations
  • Voters in Yachats fire district will be asked in November to renew 61-cent tax levy
  • Siletz tribal member’s hunt for native foods is also a quest to change 40-year-old Oregon law
  • After a week in the sand, 16-ton cabin cruiser removed Saturday from the beach south of Newport
  • Lincoln County voters will decide in November whether to raise lodging tax by 20 percent to support park operations, maintenance
  • The idea for this weekend’s Yachats conference on race was born during Saturday vigils on the sidewalks of Highway 101
  • Shortage of defense attorneys in Lincoln County leaves 160 indigent defendants without court representation
  • A real “Monuments Man”, staff, volunteers and public support keep 101-year-old Waldport library busy, busy busy
  • In aftermath of massive Ziggurat House fire, group of Tenmile residents approach Yachats Fire board about annexation
  • Newport mayor Dean Sawyer resigns Monday after revelations Friday and protests Saturday over years of hateful Facebook posts
  • 53-year-old Sitka Center in Otis takes a fresh look at art through youth programs, residencies, and Indigenous fellowships.
  • Thank you! YachatsNews surpasses its $50,000 local fundraising goal — but you can still help
  • Lincoln County commissioners agree to allocate $3.6 million in last of federal relief funds to 11 projects
  • Owners of iconic Ziggurat House in Tenmile community pick through the pieces of their destroyed house Friday
  • After a sleepy start, Yachats celebrates a beautiful Fourth of July with breakfast, music, parade, party and fireworks finale
  • Waldport stages ceremonial groundbreaking at Louis Southworth Park with the hope to begin work by late summer
  • Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening
  • 21st Yachats Celtic Music Festival announces November lineup with tickets going fast to main shows
  • Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists
  • The final week of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Can we make our goal? And answering some questions
  • Ready to try clamming? Just follow these intrepid coastal foragers to discover the mud, the fun — and the rewards
  • Waldport gets a jump on Independence Day celebration with Monday night fireworks
  • Under new rate structure, Dahl Disposal customers this fall will be able to recycle food waste with their yard debris
  • Longtime Lincoln County sheriff’s employee who left last year for DA’s detective position returning as patrol deputy
  • Despite late start and low prices, Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet will end 2022-23 season with a near-record catch
  • A Yachats woman discovers the support of a community with the death of her husband and search for beloved cat
  • Week No. 4 of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: With your donations we want to do more and better
  • Lincoln County loses more than $100,000 in scam that used fake invoices for OSU work; FBI investigating
  • In an effort to “touch the moon” a non-technical novice discovers the growing community of amateur ham radio operators
  • Lincoln County commissioners approve higher vacation rental license fees saying they need to cover administrative costs
  • Waldport council OKs “Good of the City” ordinance changes to allow city manager leeway on some fines, rules
  • Scenes from Waldport’s Beachcomber Days as thousands come out to watch a parade, hear music, play games and watch timber competition
  • Yachats nonprofit receives largest private grant in city history to help fund expansion, remodel of library
  • Tourism spending hits new highs on the central Oregon coast, but hospitality industry still coping with staffing issues
  • Week No. 3 of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Just like a house under construction, everything we publish is “hand made”
  • Lincoln County commissioners ready to approve 300 percent increase in yearly vacation rental license fee
  • 54 years after Toledo police officer’s death, Oregon Senate standoff leaves family waiting longer for state honor
  • Week two of YachatsNews’ fundraising campaign: What does it cost to cover the news and why are we doing it?
  • Waldport High School will celebrate 33 graduates Friday who persevered through pandemic, set leadership examples
  • Homeless and Housing in Lincoln County: Can a $1 million effort to find solutions possibly work, or is it just another plan?
  • The 33rd and final year of Cycle Oregon’s 7-day tour will bring thousands of riders to the central coast in September
  • Lincoln County emergency management will be conducting tests with calls, texts and email Friday
  • Seal Rock Garden Club has been a horticultural resource on the central Oregon coast for 75 years, starting with a $306 shed.
  • OSU board of trustees approves $16.5 million apartment project for Hatfield Marine Science Center students, faculty
  • Nonprofit YachatsNews launches local, monthlong fundraising campaign with a goal of $50,000 from readers
  • Homeless and Housing in Lincoln County: What are the numbers? What are the issues? What are solutions? What is anyone doing?
  • Yachats Trails Team — now 60 members strong — works year-round to help make the city walkable for locals and visitors
  • Waldport council OKs 2023-24 spending plan — and lots of construction projects “with other peoples’ money”
  • Six specialty courts in Lincoln County offer offenders a way up and out with intensive 12- to 18-month programs
  • In anticipation of new tax proceeds, Yachats Fire District administrators propose $2 million budget for 2023-24
  • For 157 consecutive Saturdays a group of Yachats residents show up — rain or shine — to demonstrate against racism
  • Maritime Heritage Center in Newport opens four-month photo exhibit on seaweed, kelp and ocean health
  • Major Newport organization providing homeless services in Lincoln County announces it will shut down in mid June
  • Lincoln County district attorney files lawsuit against commissioners in disagreement over blocked promotion of deputy
  • Habitat for Humanity wins $360,000 state grant to help it build two more houses in Waldport for low-income families
  • Eugene doctors and first responders honor Olive Garden employees who used CPR to save Waldport man
  • Two Port of Alsea incumbents fend off challengers critical of port operations; Seal Rock fire levy passes
  • Alsea River brush fire on record hot day leads ODFW to suspend cormorant hazing contract with fishing group
  • Waldport proposes big fee increases for vacation rentals and management companies, OKs 8.4% garbage rate
  • Pioneer Connect seeking federal grant to bring high-speed internet to remote, 12-mile stretch between Yachats and Florence
  • Looking for a deal on unusual home goods? Waldport’s Unexpected Elephant may have just the items for you
  • Oregon lifts COVID-19 vaccine requirements, quarantine advice and other health measures as federal emergency ends
  • Waldport and Yachats kick off spring events by hosting hundreds of gravel road racers — and parties Saturday and Sunday
  • Lincoln County announces purchase of Waldport property for new animal shelter, hopes to open in fall 2024
  • Two contested races for Port of Alsea commission seats rile up usually quiet May 16 special election
  • OSU researchers studying injuries among crab boat deckhands find “banger bar” can help prevent issues
  • Lincoln County buying land in the Waldport Industrial Park for location of new animal shelter
  • Waldport High School’s forestry students win fourth consecutive championship in Oregon natural resources competition
  • City of Waldport completes purchase of old school property for $475,000 — and now comes the hard part
  • Oregon governor Tina Kotek reiterates state’s stance on tribal casinos — just one, not two
  • Waldport will likely re-think Crestline Drive sidewalk project after bids come in twice as high as expected
  • Coastal arts group in final stage of fundraising, renovating and modernizing 35-year-old Newport Performing Arts Center
  • Lincoln County adds $5.6 million to budget for mental health services, including housing and crisis center
  • Oregon governor denies Lincoln County’s request for homeless emergency declaration, but different help on the way
  • Housing crisis forces Presbyterian church to gently evict Yachats Community Garden for pastor’s new home
  • Pushback by locals over development of Alsea River park may have state and county agencies re-thinking plans
  • At $475,000, city of Waldport wins bid for former school property for addition to Southworth Park and community center
  • Renters in small Waldport apartment complex search for places to live after new owner says they will become vacation rentals
  • Oregon Coast CC pulls $32 million bond off May ballot after it discovers $8 million in state match is no longer available
  • Yachats Fire board agrees to pay — but uncertain how much — two administrators for also volunteering
  • Oregon legislators hear pleas to help fund drug and alcohol treatment centers, including one in Newport
  • New Waldport regulations on takeout food containers will go into effect July 1 after city council vote
  • School district puts downtown Waldport property back on the market — getting same interest plus donation request from fire district
  • Dozens of public members tell county, state officials that plans to redevelop Alsea River park are a bit too much
  • Thinking of running for school, fire, port or water district board? You have until 5 p.m. Thursday to decide
  • Lincoln County commissioners declare homeless “emergency” in attempt to win state money for more programs
  • After its first lottery, Lincoln County ready to issue 19 vacation rental licenses for properties east of U.S. Highway 101
  • It’s nearly Spring Break whale watching time — and Oregon State Parks needs more volunteers to guide visitors
  • New state study says population growth slowed overall during pandemic for Lincoln County and northwest Oregon
  • New court filings indicate that as Labor Day 2020 fires exploded near Otis, Pacific Power employees worried power lines were at fault
  • With thousands of partiers in Newport for return of seafood and wine festival, beefed up police patrols make more than 400 traffic stops
  • “He came out to help his friends, and he ended up saving a community.” How Tidewater neighborhood weathered the storm
  • 1,000 residents of Alsea River valley’s Tidewater community fend for themselves and neighbors during epic snow storm
  • In Newport, homeless organizations help St. Stephen Episcopal Church open its doors for shelter from the cold
  • Late winter storm drops 5-12 inches of snow on much of Lincoln County, downing trees, closing roads, schools and businesses
  • Want to get involved? There are dozens of opportunities on special district boards now open in May election
  • On the Oregon Coast, a pro surfer and young Siletz tribal members connect through ocean waves
  • With goal of maintaining educational momentum, Lincoln County School District board votes 4-1 to hire Tolan as next superintendent
  • Don’s Place — the only cold-weather emergency homeless shelter in Lincoln County — opened this week in Yachats
  • Oregon Coast CC board votes unanimously to ask voters in May for $32 million for new trades building
  • Lincoln County Historical Society hopes for rejuvenation of heritage center, volunteers and finances with series of programs
  • Yachats Fire board votes to give employees a wage increase of 8.1 percent to cover rising cost of living
  • Yachats artist Ruth Bass organizes last of her art quilt shows this weekend, a tribute to Princess Diana
  • Waldport takes first step in banning plastic and foam takeout containers, utensils from restaurants
  • Number of outdoor visits to Oregon state parks hits second highest number in 2022, but coastal trips down slightly
  • Waldport council moves forward with new rules on where, how and when homeless can camp in the city
  • Newport-based crabbers return to sea after informal work stoppage due to low prices, high volume of early-season Dungeness
  • Waldport and Toledo high schools win seven-year, $1.2 million grant to help students go to college or get training
  • California man found guilty of second-degree murder in death of former Yachats resident Martin Baker
  • Oregon’s graduation rate went up last year — more for some student groups than others. Here’s some of what’s working.
  • Faced with abandoned RVs and travel trailers littering rural roads and forests, Lincoln County launches $500,000 removal program
  • Eight coastal chambers — including Yachats, Waldport and Newport — get $201,000 in grants for tourism accessibility studies
  • Lincoln County commissioners finish work on vacation rental limits, drastically — but gradually — cutting back licenses
  • YachatsNews begins collaboration with Oregon Coast TODAY for more arts and entertainment coverage
  • ‘Portraits in RED’ artist Nayana LaFond honors missing and murdered Indigenous people during month-long Newport exhibit
  • State says southern Oregon coast can open for Dungeness crabbers Saturday, but warns of lingering acid issues
  • Educator likely to become next Lincoln County school superintendent noted for her dynamics, professionalism — and ability to step in immediately
  • New owner of Yachats’ largest motel has big plans for upgrades and creating more rooms, shops and housing
  • Waldport resident gets OK to begin collecting signatures for potential recall of four Port of Alsea board members
  • Oregon high school graduation rates increase in 2021-22; five of six Lincoln County high schools beat state average
  • After 7 years, Lincoln County commissioners approve new limits on vacation rental licenses that drastically lowers number from 500 to 181
  • Oregon Coast CC plans to ask voters in May to approve $32 million bond for new workforce training center, other projects
  • After boom of 2021-22, Oregon’s Dungeness crab fishermen now buffeted by low prices, short season and rough weather
  • Bluegrass music will break out all around Florence next week as resurrected Winter Music Festival lights up town
  • Both Lincoln County legislators optimistic about cooperation and issues as 2023 session begins in Salem
  • Yachats Chamber of Commerce reboots with new director, new events and push for new members
  • County commissioners, coastal legislators protest Kotek’s excluding rural areas from state’s homeless emergency plan
  • Waldport swears in two new council members, OKs new parking and garage rules and gets briefing on homeless laws
  • Back to work. After 40 years of creating stained glass art, Chuck Franklin’s retirement to Waldport didn’t last long
  • County commissioners begin long-awaited discussion on how and where to limit vacation rental licenses
  • Beloved Yachats’ postal clerk Angie Bagby is leaving Friday for new job closer to new home in Florence
  • Lincoln County school board votes 4-1 to negotiate with internal candidate to become next superintendent
  • Yachats Agate Festival rocks back Saturday and Sunday after two-year pandemic absence
  • FCC cancels one license of Lincoln County radio station group as bank seeks foreclosure of office and studios for loan default
  • Electrician found, five homeless shelters on Yachats church property could open by Sunday
  • Owner of embattled wrecking yard sues city of Waldport for $2.35 million, claiming it interfered with his business
  • Oregon finally announces Jan. 15 opening of Dungeness crab season, but many commercial fishers say the damage has already been done
  • Owner of south county’s only public laundromat says repairs are almost done and should reopen within weeks
  • With more help on the way, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies return to 4-day, 10-hour patrol shifts
  • Lighting the way for 150 years: Yaquina Head Lighthouse spruced up in preparation for sesquicentennial
  • Beat up for months by her husband — and their maintenance man — Waldport apartment managers now want her to leave
  • Food banks in Yachats, Waldport and Newport see increasing numbers of the working poor asking for help this winter
  • With generous donations and many hands, five Yachats homeless shelters rise in just hours, could open in three weeks
  • Yachats resident sues contractor for $2.5 million after crash that cost her three fingers, numerous other injuries
  • County commissioners vote unanimously to name road east of Waldport after black homesteader, Louis Southworth
  • Waldport city council takes first step in cleaning up codes regulating vehicle parking, drops garage requirement
  • Marines get heroes’ welcome along Highway 20 as they arrive in Newport and end their 3,365 mile trek from Boston
  • County commissioners and residents along Forest Service road east of Waldport advocate changing racist name
  • Lincoln County commissioners resume work on controversial vacation rental rules — and schedule first discussion of limits
  • YachatsNews transitions to 501c3 nonprofit, hires full-time reporter, seeks donations and posts operating policies
  • Lincoln County schools superintendent announces retirement June 30 after five years of change, crises and recovery
  • Regional bank from northwest Washington buys Columbia branches in Waldport, Newport and five other communities
  • Lincoln County Cultural Coalition awards $30,500 in grants to 17 groups for new, ongoing programs
  • After initially denying permit for Waldport’s July 3 fireworks, Oregon State Parks promises to work with city to find a solution
  • Three retired Marines walking across U.S. are nearing the end of their 3,365 mile journey, reaching Newport next week
  • Family’s fight over control of large Waldport concrete company ends up in court — and with judge’s restraining order
  • Holiday season kicks off in big way this weekend with Santa’s visit, craft fairs, greens show and candlelight bridge walk
  • South county kids will pedal to happier holidays thanks to donations from Waldport’s Green Bike Co-op
  • Spending by coastal tourists has almost entirely recovered from depths of the 2020 pandemic, new study shows
  • Lincoln County judge denies request by vacation rental owner to require a transfer of license to new owners
  • Will there be crab for Christmas? Oregon’s commercial Dungeness season delayed until at least Dec. 16
  • Friends and family throw a birthday party for Don Dougherty, the houseless man who made Yachats his home
  • Waldport-area community witnesses unveiling of historic Louis Southworth statue to be placed at new city park
  • Will an increase in Lincoln County ambulance staffing help solve Samaritan issues on transporting patients to the valley?
  • Lincoln County sheriff doesn’t like new voter-approved gun law, but will enforce it if it survives court challenges
  • Longtime singer/songwriter now living in Newport with 300 titles to his credit, performs Saturday and Sunday at PAC
  • Yachats Celtic Music Festival came back with a bang — to the delight of appreciative audiences, volunteers and community
  • Life-sized bronze statue of Louis Southworth — the Black homesteader and namesake of new Waldport park — will be unveiled Nov. 19
  • Gomberg wins sixth term in Oregon House District 10; Miller elected to Lincoln County commission
  • Waldport city council will be getting two new members, two incumbents return; voters approve COCF&R levy
  • Yachats Celtic Festival returns after two-year absence to international performers, sold out shows — and some free events
  • In another sign of the political times, Lincoln County clerk’s office counts thousands of general election ballots under unprecedented levels of outside scrutiny
  • A dry fall pushes more black bears into coastal neighborhoods, scrounging for food in preparation for winter hibernation
  • Yachats community will gather Sunday, Nov. 20 to throw Don Dougherty a going-away 65th birthday bash
  • Columbia Bank is selling its branches in Waldport and Newport, but their new owner — whoever they are — will continue to operate them
  • Yachats-area artist changes coasts, careers and now finishing up three years of grueling botanical illustration studies
  • With two competing offers for downtown Waldport property, Lincoln County School District pulls back to re-think best use
  • 73-year-old Yachats Rural Fire Protection District is at a crossroads as voters weigh whether to approve new, large tax levy to fund operations
  • There’s a clash of philosophies, approaches as Gomberg and McEntee square off in race for Oregon House District 10 seat
  • Central Oregon Coast Fire asking voters to OK small increase in one levy to help it keep up with rising equipment and personnel costs
  • Waldport and Yachats organizations offer community trick-or-treat opportunities Friday and Saturday for kids — and adults
  • Elections complaint alleges House District 10 candidate McEntee lied in voters pamphlet about graduate degree
  • Waldport voters have an array of candidates to choose from when it comes to selecting next mayor and three council members
  • Prolific Waldport art collector discovered his passion 40 years ago, and now has help preserving 240 works for the future
  • Class action lawsuit against Pacific Power for Echo Mountain and three other 2020 wildfires now scheduled for April
  • Real market property values in Lincoln County jump 24 percent, but most property tax bills will see a 3-5 percent increase
  • City of Waldport making offer to Lincoln County School District to buy 2.81-acre former Seashore property downtown
  • What you need to know about mushroom hunting and gathering as season hits full stride in coastal forests
  • City of Waldport agrees to sell fire station to COCF&R for $1.02 million — and forgive loan if district helps it win big state grant
  • Lincoln County advisory group will look at 6 companies to oversee $1 million grant to combat homelessness
  • Tourism officials, workers urged to make area truly “The People’s Coast” by making visitors of color feel more welcomed
  • Yachats Mushroom Festival returns Friday with full weekend slate of walks, talks — and dining
  • Owners of Gibson Farms in Lincoln County learn to take advantage of location, while trying to fight off blueberry-eating pigeons
  • Sigler pleads guilty to manslaughter and burglaries in 2020 killing of Mark Campbell, sentenced to 27 years in prison
  • Yachats Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director shares thoughts about the community, tourism and help for businesses
  • Lincoln City vehicle charging company appeals record fine of $2.7 million; owner says he was mistaken how program works. Agency said he acted recklessly
  • Annual Yachats banner project weathers challenges to stage auction Sunday
  • Have questions for local candidates, issues in Yachats, Waldport and Lincoln County? Send them to YachatsNews
  • City of Waldport asks dog owners to be more responsible on local fields — or face a $50 citation
  • Elections officials change state voters pamphlet after GOP House candidate Celeste McEntee of Newport misrepresents two endorsements
  • Despite improvements in portions of Oregon’s economy, hospitality industry is still short thousands of jobs and workers
  • One dollar at a time, guests at two Yachats motels are contributing to collaborative’s work and 804 Trail projects
  • Growing economic development nonprofit moving from Newport to community college building in Waldport
  • Eight social service agencies in Lincoln County will be getting $4.65 million to launch treatment programs funded by Measure 110
  • It’s the fall political season, so some reminders and tips on letter writing, story commenting from YachatsNews
  • Seal Rock and Central Coast fire departments may not have intergovernmental agreement, but will talk about “automatic” aid
  • City of Waldport wins $750,000 state grant to begin developing 12-acre Southworth Park in the middle of town
  • Waldport-area Meals on Wheels “desperately” needs volunteers to help in kitchen or deliver food to homebound residents
  • Moody’s lowers credit rating for Yachats fire district bonds, citing weak governance and poor financial management
  • Unsolved mysteries: How a former Maryland policeman living in Yachats is trying to bring closure to Eugene cold cases
  • Strong east winds, dry conditions put Lincoln County fire officials on edge; Pacific Power may cut electricity to Otis area by 10 a.m. Friday
  • After years of complaints, turmoil and work, the Alsea River community of Tidewater finally gets its fire station
  • Public meeting on Yachats’ homeless issues draws 45 people for information, questions and a search for solutions
  • New booster doses of Covid vaccine becoming available in Oregon this week, slowly reaching Lincoln County
  • Sea Lion Caves — that iconic tourist stop between Yachats and Florence — celebrates its 90th year perched on Heceta Head
  • Motels, restaurants and state parks say summer of 2022 appears to be “normal” busy after two years of Covid tourism
  • Residents of south Lincoln County gain greater access to health care with new health clinic in Waldport
  • Lincoln County commissioners extend vacation license rental moratorium until February, will discuss “area limits”
  • Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Lots of events in Yachats Saturday through Monday
  • Do Central Oregon Coast and Seal Rock fire departments have agreement to cooperate? No one is sure, but they may talk to find out
  • To help kick off its second year of bringing classes to kids, Oregon Coast Art Bus gets a colorful makeover
  • ODFW approves limited wild coho seasons on Alsea, Yaquina, Siletz rivers — and even Beaver Creek
  • As school year begins, Oregon districts hope to overcome staff shortages with millions in wage, bonus incentives
  • Central Oregon Coast fire board votes unanimously to ask voters Nov. 8 to raise operating levy by 10 cents
  • Beach “get-to-know-you” bonfires ignites idea of connecting Yachats residents with the area’s many newcomers
  • Port of Alsea ends Shrimp Daddy’s lease at port-owned building, but gives owner six additional months to move
  • Yachats nonprofit housing developer wins state grants to proceed with affordable rent apartment complex in Florence
  • Waldport council gives city manager initial OK to pursue ideas to possibly help housing crunch
  • Focus of vacation rental fight returns to Lincoln County courthouse after LUBA overturns voter-approved ballot measure phasing them out
  • Many Oregonians will vote again on psilocybin treatment as cities and counties propose bans and moratoriums on 2020’s Measure 109
  • Fire departments in Lincoln County receive $270,000 from state to augment staff during hottest and busiest weeks of summer
  • Iconic beachfront motel Deane’s Oceanfront Lodge gets new owners — and soon a new name and bit of a makeover
  • Report says it is “feasible” to re-introduce sea otters off Oregon’s coast, but lots of work and many more years needed
  • Want to run for Waldport city council? Prospective candidates need to file paperwork by Aug. 26
  • Lack of patrol deputies forces Lincoln County sheriff to end responses to nuisance and low-level criminal calls in rural areas
  • On the Road Again: Newport artist (and former mayor) finds her inspiration from the tidal flats of Yaquina Bay Road
  • Does Yachats want more music? Polly Plumb Productions testing the waters with bluegrass concert Aug. 7
  • Lincoln County targets 39 projects for $5.1 million in funding from American Rescue Plan; $3.7 million left to go
  • Waldport gains possession of Kendall Field from school district, hopes to make improvements with help of sports association
  • Community colleges in Oregon struggle with after-effects of the pandemic, uncertain economy and state support
  • As new Covid variant surges through Oregon, Lincoln County health officials estimate there are 3,000 cases locally
  • Hootenany House along the Alsea River returns to life following two years “labor of love” by Philomath couple
  • Scholarship honoring Waldport barista Lillian Fawcett makes its first award, schedules fifth July 21 fundraiser
  • Popular OSU “Shop the Dock” programs returns to Newport bayfront for six weeks beginning Friday
  • Central Oregon Coast fire board re-organizes as it swears in two new members; Oregon ethics commission dismisses complaint
  • Aboard the Bell M. Shimada: Crew of the Newport-based research vessel spends 220 days a year at sea to help scientists
  • More sonic booms on the coast this week? Oregon Air National Guard will be training against Navy’s F/A-18E Super Hornets
  • Lincoln County, city officials and non-profits will use $1 million grant to create plan to address local homeless issues
  • Yachats readers donate $58,000 during local fundraising campaign to help sustain local effort and hire a reporter
  • Tickets now on sale for Yachats’ Celtic Music Festival as it returns Nov. 11-13 after two-year hiatus
  • The sun came out. The whales appeared. And the Yachats community enjoyed a fun and fabulous Fourth (and Third) of July
  • Waldport celebrates Independence Day weekend with fireworks show Sunday night
  • After two-year absence, Yachats fireworks return to light up the Saturday night sky
  • With two meetings and three appointments Thursday, Central Oregon Coast fire board has five members again
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium finishes and opens first phase of three-phase, $18 million remodeling project
  • Report on Lincoln County income shows it keeping up with increases across Oregon, but remains far behind state’s overall wages
  • Developers of proposed motel say they will re-think plans after Yachats commission unanimously rejects conditional use permit
  • Doug Sestrich and fellow Oregon coast beach rangers are “eyes and ears and the boots on the ground” for Oregon State Parks
  • Lincoln County commissioners will hold special meeting next week to appoint one COCF&R board member
  • Seal Rock fire board and chief hope new budget will help replace some firefighters, repair equipment as it transitions to mostly volunteer force
  • Lincoln City low-income apartment project to help house Otis wildfire survivors receives $4 million grant
  • The sun comes out Saturday in Waldport for the 66th annual Beachcomber Days drawing thousands of people for parade, fun and logging competition
  • Two resignations and no-show of recalled member forces Central Oregon Coast fire board to ask county commissioners for appointment
  • Board of the Yachats Fire District will again ask voters to approve $1.59 tax levy in November — but let 59 cent levy expire
  • Sheriff’s deputy, two firefighters race into ocean Tuesday to save brothers from drowning at Patterson State Park
  • New statewide survey shows Oregonians have very mixed feelings about tourism and its community impact
  • New commanders in charge of U.S. Coast Guard stations in Coos Bay and Newport are making it a family affair
  • Central Oregon Coast board chair resigns Monday after two embattled board members are resoundingly recalled
  • Central coast drinking water group finishes initial work, ready to present plans to state agency staff
  • Newport woman and addiction program say rewards for staying in treatment work — and now Oregon is poised to help pay for them
  • More than 2 years after closing, popular Cape Perpetua Visitor Center reopens with new supervisor and remodeled exhibits
  • Central Oregon Coast fire district voters recall two embattled board members by wide margins, but what happens next?
  • Sightings of Orca families hunting along the Oregon coast excite throngs of people — and help marine mammal researchers
  • Covid cases resume their climb in Lincoln County and Oregon, but vaccinations and treatments keeping hospitalizations low
  • Sea-themed clothing, gifts, furnishings offered at new Oceanography 101 store in downtown Yachats
  • Crestview Heights students, staff and arts nonprofit unveil massive new mural depicting “Acts of Kindness”
  • Recall election underway for 2 Central Coast Fire board members is about district’s direction — and whether chief, staff and volunteers stay
  • All-day “preparedness fair” Sunday in Yachats designed to help people cope after big and small natural disasters
  • Return of popular Lions Club breakfast mirrors resumption of community gatherings after two years of shutdowns
  • Lincoln County School District, community college try growing their own educators through “Teach at the Beach” program
  • First coastal performance of “Amanda Transcending” play caps weekend of bridge dedication festivities in Yachats
  • Saturday’s Amanda Bridge bridge dedication pays tribute to imprisoned tribal member and trails advocate who brought truth to light
  • Despite last minute concerns from others, Lincoln County commissioners OK five-year contract to PacWest for ambulance services
  • Kaety Jacobson easily wins re-election to Lincoln County commission; Miller and McEntee will face off in November for Position 1
  • Joanne Kittel, the living face of Amanda: Hating the spotlight but loving the cause of telling Yachats’ Native American truth
  • Central Coast Fire budget committee — with 3 board members absent — OKs $1.35 million spending plan for 2022-23
  • Waldport community, sheriff’s animal control officers unite to locate and capture “Meru,” the runaway German shepherd
  • Yachats woman who lied in voters pamphlet to win 2019 election pleads guilty to felony, is fined and put on probation
  • Groups gearing up for dedication of Amanda Trail suspension bridge and special play honoring De-Cuys this weekend
  • Have you seen Ronnie? Family and community search for woman who lived in her car the past year around Yachats and Waldport
  • Waldport High School wins third straight forestry championship, teacher named natural resources educator of the year
  • Portland lodging group completes purchase of Adobe properties for $17.53 million, plans to remodel lobby and update rooms
  • Two Central Coast fire board members say they will not resign, setting up districtwide recall election June 7
  • Otis-area residents who lost homes in 2020 Labor Day fire get a chance to weigh in on state’s recovery plan
  • Crowded races for two Lincoln County commission races highlight local ballot, candidates respond to YachatsNews’ questions
  • Waldport launches “Beach, Bike and Blues” event Saturday as Oregon Coast Gravel Epic brings 500 bicyclists to town
  • Seal Rock fire chief and board say any homeowner insurance increases not due to district’s new safety ratings
  • Central Coast fire board signs agreement with Waldport for five-year lease of city-owned downtown station
  • Lodging group expects to complete purchase of Adobe Motel in Yachats on Friday, considers houses on portion of property
  • Central Oregon Coast firefighters and volunteers issue “no confidence” vote for three board members, ask them to resign
  • $1 million homes gone in days? Welcome to the latest, crazy world of real estate on the central Oregon coast
  • Longtime Waldport breakfast program expands during pandemic to feed growing hunger pangs in community
  • Lincoln County commissioners, district attorney agree on contested job description allowing detective hire to proceed
  • Waldport will get appraisal for land, buildings along Lint Slough Road to help gauge interest in selling them
  • Big demand, tight supply results in reservation rush for many Oregon coast campgrounds during popular months
  • Yachats council asked to take next step in downtown boardwalk project by seeking detailed engineering plans
  • Green Bike Co-op’s house-hunting saga ends happily with move to former museum with lots of space and light
  • Candidate for Lincoln County commission fails to register with state, report contributions and spending for 5 months
  • Yachats woman who lied in 2019 voters pamplet indicted on three fraud charges, scheduled to be sentenced in May
  • Lincoln County buys medical building in downtown Waldport to open a public healthcare clinic
  • Lincoln County School District using federal relief funds to build gym, grandstand and replenish technology
  • Commissioners in Clatsop County will discuss stronger, wider limits on vacation rentals this week
  • Clash between Lincoln County DA and commissioners over detective position fueled by mistrust, social media posts and allegations over most everything
  • Pay for email? That’s one of the choices facing current users of “@peak.org” address
  • With little fanfare, Lincoln County will have a top, official administrator Monday for the first time in its history
  • City of Waldport issuing fines of $5,500 a day to owners of wrecking yard that continues operating despite stop order
  • Yachats church thinks we all need to be a bit nicer, so it organizes “Spread Kindness Month” starting Sunday
  • Yachats’ La de da is set for Monday, July 4 as other organizations begin to plan their holiday events
  • Did Central Oregon Coast fire board back off firing their chief last week? In public meeting, two Seal Rock board members say yes
  • Longtime Oregon women’s writing nonprofit honors Newport author and publisher for her decades of work
  • Seal Rock fire board hires Ewing as chief on 2-year contract, suspends IGA negotiations with Central Coast
  • Lincoln County judge says state land-use agency should be the one to decide validity of voter-approved short-term rental measure
  • Award-winning Yachats author scares up ghostly book trilogy, inks movie option with Italian director
  • Two Yachats fire board members unsuccessfully press to examine district’s relationship with ambulance company
  • Library support group brings back book sale Sunday in the Yachats Commons, followed by equinox celebration
  • Waldport orders wrecking yard to cease operations for a variety of violations of city, state rules; owner promises cleanup
  • Many essential workers say they plan to keep wearing masks after Oregon’s indoor mandate ended Saturday following two long years
  • City of Waldport and Central Oregon Coast Fire district may be close to an agreement on new fire station lease
  • Lincoln County election lineups set for May 17 primary, including crowded fields for two commission positions
  • Programs and projects in Lincoln County get $11.3 million from 2022 Legislature; school district regains $846,000 a year
  • Siletz tribal members in southern Oregon are leading the effort to revive and spread word of the native Kalapuyan language
  • Seal Rock Fire board wants to offer chief’s job to Ewing, loses two firefighters and board member and decides to keep negotiating with COCF&R
  • From Division 1 basketball to top tier real estate to coaching in Waldport, teaching has always been job No. 1 for Yachats’ D.J. Novgrod
  • Lawyers in Lincoln County vacation rental lawsuit make their arguments on whether Measure 21-203 should be allowed to take effect
  • As it lays out budget schedule, Yachats Fire board says November levy may be close — minus expiring levy — to one rejected last year
  • Construction has finished on the Amanda Trail suspension bridge, which is now open to hikers
  • With Gomberg’s help, projects on Oregon coast could get $20 million under “olive branch” agreement between Democrat and GOP legislators
  • In tiny south coast community of Gardiner, the Oregon Coast School of Art takes shape in long abandoned middle school
  • Coast Guard helicopter rescues crabbers stuck on an Alsea Bay sandbar Tuesday night
  • Although help is on the way, a lack of deputies forces Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to experiment with patrol schedules
  • After canceling in-person event again this year, Newport Wine & Seafood Festival offers smaller events this week to fill the void
  • Worried about sharing agreement with Seal Rock, Central Coast Fire board votes to hire two firefighters to fully staff its engines on all calls
  • In first meeting with new city manager, Yachats council votes to again proceed with church repair estimate — after getting an earful of complaints
  • State Farm Insurance sues PacifiCorp for $10.5 million, blaming it for 2020 wildfire that destroyed much of the Otis community
  • Former dance hall and roller rink in downtown Waldport is quickly demolished Thursday, developer open to “any good ideas”
  • State land-use agency says it has no jurisdiction over new Lincoln County short-term rental rules, sends appeal to circuit court
  • Pushed by the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon — and especially the coast — experiences another record year of outdoors use
  • Popular Green Bike Co-op may soon be pedaling to a new home in the former Waldport Heritage Museum building
  • Wildfire bill in current session of Oregon Legislature could send $4.2 million to Lincoln County School District
  • ‘Washed Ashore’ exhibit in Lincoln City turns plastic garbage into art-with-a-message with help from students
  • Yachats hosts 3-day “Gems of the Ocean” art quilt show beginning Saturday with $2,000 in prizes and special showing
  • Six years in the planning, five months in the making, 142-foot suspension bridge on Amanda Trail near Yachats is taking final shape
  • Yachats Fire board decides to wait until November to ask voters for new tax levy, will work on finances and messaging
  • Lincoln County school superintendent says “safety No. 1 priority” when deciding on student, staff masking by end of March
  • Faced with permit issues, Seashore Family Literacy prepares to return its main building in downtown Waldport to the Lincoln County School District
  • Life in the fast lane (and the pits): Pam Luderitz of Yachats zoomed from the classroom to world class motor sports around the globe  
  • While still high, the number of omicron-fueled Covid-19 cases in Lincoln County shows signs of declining, health official says
  • After no proposals to use Waldport’s former museum building, city will investigate remodeling it into apartments
  • Eight groups, including two universities, win $25 million in grants to test projects at PacWave facility off central Oregon Coast
  • Oregon State Parks seeks comments on a plan to fill “gaps” of 362-mile long Oregon Coast Trail
  • Board committees from Seal Rock and Waldport fire districts plan to meet next week to discuss staff-sharing issues
  • Two hospitals in Lincoln County are struggling with staff shortages, patient movement because of Covid-19 surge, Samaritan CEO says
  • “We’re doing the best we can” say lodging and restaurant managers fighting Covid-19 absences among their staff
  • Siletz and Grand Ronde tribes square off over proposal to open a second casino along I-5 in north Salem
  • Rather than just complain on Facebook about illegal dump sites, Thomas McIntosh asked for help this week — and got it
  • Former Central Oregon Coast fire board member starts recall effort against two new board members over their conduct
  • Four months after tragedy at Devils Churn, bystanders who tried to save drowning victim are still searching for answers
  • Florence Events Center is ready to rise above the pandemic with annual Winter Music Festival following more than a year’s shutdown
  • Health officials warn that Lincoln County is being “overwhelmed” by new Covid-19 cases, urges booster shots, masks and social distancing
  • In a new year a new owner (but familiar face) takes over at Eager Beaver Furniture in downtown Waldport
  • Small tsunami surge Saturday on the Oregon coast is not what would happen if there was a sudden Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake
  • Can Waldport become an art destination? With a flurry of gallery and studio openings, an image makeover may be on the horizon
  • Disagreements between Seal Rock and Central Coast fire boards, chiefs may jeopardize 2-year-old agreement to share personnel
  • With Covid-19 cases skyrocketing, Lincoln County school superintendent says district may be “on the brink” of closing
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s patrol dog “Nix” is off to a new home — but she’s not going very far and she’s not really “surplus”
  • Online reservations open for annual Yachats Lions Club’s crab feed fundraiser; take-out only Jan. 29
  • With mid-March deadline to determine new levy amount, Yachats fire board begins trying to discuss ambulance service and financial issues
  • Waldport will use $7,400 grant from Lincoln County to help create food cart pod at community center
  • First of free monthly Lincoln County vaccination (and testing) clinics is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in Yachats
  • Number of Covid-19 cases in Lincoln County quadrupled last week as health officials urge more caution and booster shots
  • Owner of three commercially-zoned lots in downtown Yachats clears them of trees, but uncertain of plans
  • Four days after wind storm knocks power out to 10,000 Central Lincoln customers, all but 300 have electricity restored
  • As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages
  • USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed
  • Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income
  • Daily Covid-19 cases double this week in Lincoln County, bringing new warnings from health officials about New Years gatherings
  • Transient already on probation for assault is arrested after trying to strangle homeless man outside Yachats Commons
  • Seal Rock fire board appoints new member, plans another appointment Jan. 6 after Dec. 15 death of its chairman
  • Transgender doctor files $20 million lawsuit against Samaritan Health Services, Newport hospital claiming “sham” investigation and discipline
  • For second year, pandemic forces some changes in 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike in Yachats
  • Alsea Bay boat fire was likely a party gone awry, but brought a response from five agencies, including an overnight helicopter search
  • Massive boulder that rolled off Heceta Head and closed Highway 101 Saturday turned into rubble Thursday
  • Yachats Fire District personnel will get 6 percent cost-of-living raise as board tries to stabilize firefighting staff
  • Booms that rattled the central Oregon coast Tuesday were caused by pilot error during training, Oregon Air National Guard says
  • In first live play in two years, Newport Performing Arts Center hosts “The Christmas Show” Friday and Saturday
  • Yachats “Black Lives Matter” demonstrators discuss future of Saturday protests and other ways to fight racism
  • Circuit judge stops Lincoln County from implementing measure that phases out short-term rentals until at least March
  • House 9 miles up the Alsea River goes up in flames Thursday after firefighters from three agencies hampered by access issues
  • South Lincoln Resources and its volunteers live up to motto of “Neighbor helping neighbor” year round, but especially in the holiday season
  • Waldport council votes Thursday to allow accessory dwelling units, but puts off garage requirement until there’s a broader look at parking issues
  • After big hit to coastal economy during pandemic, regional jobs economist expects a vigorous bounce back by 2023
  • Lincoln County judge says she will rule this week whether to grant permanent injunction on voter-approved new vacation rental law
  • Port of Alsea installs new handicapped accessible kayak launch in last step of $3 million marina makeover
  • In special meeting Friday, Lincoln County commissioners vote unanimously to re-institute moratorium on new vacation rental licenses
  • After a crazy summer, hospitality veterans look for a calmer winter but with continued worries over staffing, housing and supply chain
  • As COVID-19 cases level off in Lincoln County, health officials begin to worry about a winter surge from holiday gatherings
  • Oregon State Police believe they have solved mystery of girl found dead in Lincoln County, arrest mother Tuesday in Michigan
  • As Oregon crabbers pull their pots this week, prices at the dock should reach more than $4.75 per pound
  • Yachats Fire gets new-to-it engine from Newport to replace failing pumper after $8,000 anonymous gift
  • Regional economist puts awful numbers to pandemic’s 2020 decimation of coastal tourism, but says rebound is under way
  • Yachats-area “secret Santas and elves” preparing for second year of Christmas gift bags for lonely senior citizens
  • Oregon commercial crab season could get off to its earliest start in 7 years, if weather and price negotiations go smoothly
  • Beverly Beach State Park in Lincoln County will get major electrical upgrades next year as part of $50 million Oregon bond program
  • Lincoln County commissioners likely to let their vacation rental license moratorium expire as ballot measure rules take effect
  • Lawyers for 21 Lincoln County vacation rental owners file notice they will challenge new license restrictions to the state
  • Sheriff’s deputies investigating two arson fires that destroyed or damaged two vehicles along Yachats River Road
  • Revitalized Waldport chamber holds first meeting in two years, outlines changes, plans and direction
  • Shrinking seismic grant to remodel downtown Waldport fire station has COCF&R board considering land and entirely new structure
  • Waldport High School football season comes to an end Friday night with a 63-32 loss to Lost River in OSAA quarterfinals
  • Siuslaw Forest officials tells homeowner near Forest Hills Street to allow hikers on adjacent, public Starr Creek trail
  • Faced with increasing stress and more struggling students, Lincoln County teachers union asks district to ease up on new programs
  • Yachats fire board discusses how to proceed after Nov. 2 levy defeat, but uncertain on what to do next or how to do it
  • Lincoln County begins working on implementing vacation rental phase out in unincorporated neighborhoods, sheriff sends notices and opponents vow to fight on
  • Yachats-area voters reject big, new levy request by Yachats fire district, the first election defeat in its history
  • Investigator for lawyers in class action suit says Echo Mountain fire and three others in 2020 likely caused by PacificCorp equipment
  • After finding Yachats lacking in bicycle racks, avid cyclist Jocko Doss pedaled into action — and now first three are ready for city’s OK
  • After two years, Lincoln County commissioners pass new short-term rental ordinance Wednesday, but have 90 days to finish details
  • Yachats man in Lincoln County jail on 11 charges after Oct. 7 road rage incident involving two motorcyclists
  • Trick-or-treat Halloween activities for kids scheduled Friday night in Waldport and Saturday afternoon in Yachats
  • After 7 weeks in Oregon’s COVID-19 hot spots, FEMA’s “big yellow bus” and 23 staffers now delivering vaccines in Lincoln County
  • Three new Central Oregon Coast fire board members promise new tone after outpouring of criticism of their actions and support for chief
  • Be on the watch for Lincoln County 2020-21 property tax statements in the mail — first payments are due Nov. 15
  • “Great Oregon Shakeout” event Thursday coincided with ominous state report on thousands of coastal fatalities from large tsunami
  • Financially troubled Yachats Fire District asking voters to approve large, five-year levy Nov. 2 to hire firefighters, replace equipment and end borrowing
  • A walk with a mission: Cultural center employee hikes first leg of Oregon Coast Trail to raise money for plaza and awareness of public art
  • Sunday wind, lighting and rain storm delays first day of FEMA’s mobile vaccination clinic in Yachats; opens at 11 a.m. Monday
  • With less than three weeks until Nov. 2, campaign heats up over ballot measure to phase out vacation rentals in residential areas of unincorporated Lincoln County
  • New Census numbers peg Lincoln County’s 10-year growth rate at 9.5 percent; Yachats gains 304 new residents, Waldport 216
  • Beyond the beach: Waldport’s Beachcomber Days expands its slate of community unity activities to much of the year
  • Waldport Clinic doctor Stephanie Bosch dies “suddenly and unexpectedly” Wednesday night at Newport hospital
  • Seal Rock fire board votes 3-1 – after one resignation — to hire former Toledo chief as consultant until it can find new leader
  • As deadline nears on Oregon vaccination mandate, rates for Lincoln County educators and most medical providers hits 93-96 percent
  • OSU wins 3-year, $895,000 federal grant to try to improve worker safety on Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet
  • Paramedic shortage has Lincoln County’s main ambulance provider seeking 6-month exception for two contract requirements
  • After disagreements over direction, new majority of Seal Rock fire board dismisses chief and plans to hire former Toledo chief as interim
  • Big yellow FEMA tour bus coming this month to Yachats and Waldport to deliver COVID-19 boosters, vaccines and tests
  • After four months, Lincoln County commissioners resume discussion of vacation rental regulations, aim for late October vote
  • Oregon lawmakers finish redrawing local boundaries for Congressional and legislative districts, satisfying Democrats but angering Republicans
  • Interested in local news? Here’s a 2021 update about YachatsNews’ operations, plans for the future — and a request
  • Appointments being taken for first Lincoln County booster clinic Friday in Newport, with clinics to follow in Yachats and Lincoln City
  • After missing a year, Oregon Coast Jazz Party is back Oct. 1-2 under direction of noted clarinetist Ken Peplowski
  • Central Coast fire board will get appraisal for station property it wants to buy, but board members and chief clash over other issues
  • Three suspects in two truck thefts elude police east of Waldport after off-and-on 13-mile high-speed chase
  • In Oregon and Lincoln County, big COVID-19 wave appears to have crested, but recovery unlikely before holiday season
  • Oops. Just days after assurances from officials, Yachats Post Office closed again Monday because of staffing issues
  • What can a rural, coastal community do when a naked man or transients in distress need help? Officially, not a lot
  • New Waldport 6-day a week city bus system needs two things to launch — suggestions on routes and hiring drivers
  • Ocean oxygen levels off Oregon coast are not improving this month as scientists worry about worsening “hypoxia season”
  • Cleaner but still struggling, Yachats Post Office gets spruced up — but customers urged to contact Congress to help restore staff
  • A small army of volunteers helps keep watch over embattled but determined snowy plovers in Lincoln County
  • Enthusiasm — and coronavirus caution — run high as students and staff return to school at Crestview Heights and Waldport Middle/High schools
  • 14 apply for Yachats city manager job, but not interim administrator as council outlines process for selection in long, testy meeting
  • COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County spike to 786 in August, straining hospital capacity and staff; commissioners OK $500 bonus for inoculated employees
  • Looking beyond what divides us: Opinion poll company and two news organizations look for participants from Lincoln County
  • Contribution from Siletz tribe allows master gardeners to install raised beds at Yachats site
  • State parks says construction of Amanda Trail suspension bridge still on schedule despite higher-than-expected cost
  • Lincoln County commissioners OK $500 bonus to encourage employee vaccinations, add more sick leave and give out COVID-19 test kits
  • Waldport distillery fails to meet fire regulations or get occupancy permit after 5 years, so city ends lease effective Sept. 1
  • With deadlines looming, Central Oregon Coast Fire board seeks legal advice for negotiations and appraisal of city building
  • The number of Lincoln County COVID-19 cases in August jumps to 551, double the number of the worst month in all of last year
  • Surging COVID-19 cases are forcing the cancellation of summer and fall events — including Yachats Celtic Festival for second year
  • Repurposed school bus hits the road in Lincoln County hoping to bring art programs to 800 children in rural areas
  • Despite departure of popular Chubby’s from downtown Waldport, city hopes to create a pod of 4-6 food carts to expand dining options
  • Yachats’ Post Office is not closing, but struggling with staffing issues like many other coastal and rural post offices
  • Surging Delta varient means Lincoln County has more COVID-19 cases — 422 — so far in August than in worst months of 2020
  • Influx of $10 million to Oregon Coast Aquarium will help popular Newport attraction to move past struggles of past 10 years
  • Corvallis investor is buying former Yachats fire station, looking for the right tenants and how building can contribute to community
  • Lincoln County’s two hospitals doing OK as COVID-19 cases increase sharply, but CEO worries about strain on regional, state system
  • Farm tour returns for 11th annual run Saturday, luring locals and visitors to nine operations in Yachats River valley
  • Waldport-based fire district will ask voters in November to approve levy to hire another firefighter and put aside money for equipment
  • Extreme danger leads to immediate ban on beach fires, and an end to campfires in state, national forest parks beginning Friday
  • As Covid cases surge, Lincoln County is recommending — but not requiring — wearing masks in indoor, public places
  • Yachats Library adds more than 58,000 titles with new eBooks online system available to residents of 97498 Zip code
  • Lincoln County voters will get to decide vacation rental issue in November, as initiative to phase them out is approved for the ballot
  • There was little rain — as usual — in July; Yachats water supply is OK for now while Seal Rock and Toledo ask for conservation
  • Popular “Shop at the Dock” program resumes in Newport, introducing public to coast’s commercial fleet — and its catch
  • Families of more than 5,000 Lincoln County children are receiving $3.3 million in state aid for missing school lunches last year
  • Lincoln County announces major surge in COVID-19 cases this week, urges testing, vaccinations and mask wearing indoors
  • After 18-month hiatus, Leta’s Legacy Quilters returns to sewing, socializing, helping one another – and the community
  • Six years after slide wiped out span over Amanda Trail, bids go out for new suspension bridge; installation planned for October
  • With 3 new members, Central Oregon Coast fire board quickly seeks details on levy, equipment — and purchase of former City Hall
  • 40 Lincoln County restaurants get $9.36 million in relief grants to help make up for business lost to pandemic restrictions
  • Seal Rock Post Office is closing in October, sending postal officials and residents scrambling for delivery solutions
  • Yachats Lions Club distributes $25,000 to 13 groups and one scholarship winner during annual awards dinner Tuesday
  • Three new members take seats on Seal Rock fire board, promising a different direction and focus for struggling district
  • Delayed (officially) by the pandemic, the Corvallis to the Sea Trail is now open (informally) to hikers. Here’s is one trekker’s review
  • To deter a thief, think like one: In wake of Yachats car prowls, police offer tips to protect yourself and your belongings
  • As COVID-19 cases hit the unvaccinated, Lincoln County Public Health pushes smaller clinics into low-vaccinated areas
  • Administrative changes looming for Lincoln County as its top lawyer and “de facto administrator” retires on Friday
  • With gallery space on the market, owners of Laughing Crab in Yachats are moving to bayfront in downtown Florence
  • Nine months after $1 building purchase, city of Waldport and chamber partnership opens new welcome center along Highway 101
  • Colorful banners now hanging from downtown Waldport lamp posts are first project for fledgling Alsea Bay Center for the Arts
  • After a year away, the 65th edition of Waldport’s Beachcomber Days returns for two days starting Friday night
  • Fireworks this weekend? Lincoln County and most jurisdictions turn to education and pleas for safe practices, not necessarily citations
  • Yachats fire board asks voters in November to help pull district out of financial spiral with $1.59 per $1,000 tax levy
  • Coastal lawmakers and Oregon Legislature allocates more than $50 million to 15 infrastructure projects in Lincoln County
  • Waldport’s do everything “Gary The Bearded Woodworker” reaches prime time Thursday night on NBC’s “Making It”
  • “If you’re hungry, please come.” As pandemic wanes and summer begins, Yachats church’s free food pantry still open to all
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center prepares for month-long music festival to ignite interest in $2.5 million plaza project
  • Committee OKs 2021-22 budget for Yachats fire district, but asks board to resolve questions before seeking tax increase
  • Waldport’s July 3 display still on, but fire danger concerns leads to city ban of fireworks’ sale and use for the rest of the year
  • Eugene couple’s small — but not tiny — house creates big scene as it drops into place on West Fourth Street
  • Early June rains ease some water worries, but very dry spring still a concern in Yachats and Waldport over supply for the summer and fall
  • As Oregon tries for 70% vaccination rate, Lincoln County transitions into clinics at workplaces and gathering spots to hit the same goal
  • Skyrocketing price of building materials puts expansion plans for Yachats Library on hold for a while
  • Oregon Coast Council for the Arts hires new executive director to lead and reopen Newport’s performing and visual arts centers
  • It’s official — organizers of Yachats’ July 4 activities say they can’t pull off parade or fireworks this year
  • Opponents and proponents of 2017 Lincoln County pesticide spray ban have arguments heard Tuesday by Oregon Court of Appeals
  • Yachats Youth & Family program hires two staffers and makes plans for three kids’ summer camps
  • After a decade of design, first part of wave energy testing project gets ready to break ground in state park north of Waldport
  • Fireworks and Beachcomber Days are back for the July 2-4 holiday in Waldport, as city helps rescue funding
  • Police chase Wednesday starts near Grand Ronde and ends up north of Yachats with Colorado woman’s arrest
  • Lincoln County commissioners miss June 1 deadline for new short-term rental regulations, extend license moratorium for another 6 months
  • Central Oregon Coast fire budget committee OKs 2021-22 spending plan, adding firefighter, paying off loan and possibly replacing engine
  • Every Saturday at 10 a.m. they show up along Highway 101 in Yachats to show that Black Lives Matter. Saturday marked one year
  • Vacation rental debate in unincorporated Lincoln County comes to a head during annual meeting of Bayshore Homeowners Association
  • Voters make changes on boards of Central Oregon Coast and Seal Rock fire districts; Seal Rock levy soundly defeated
  • Lincoln County reaches 65 percent vaccination mark, so will move permanently Friday to “low risk” category for restrictions
  • Yachats Brewing and Yachats News offering incentive for J&J vaccine walk-ins Friday at Yachats clinic
  • Longtime Yachats Fire board member says district is in financial trouble and should ask voters in November for bigger levy
  • As age limits drop for COVID-19 vaccines, Lincoln County begins taking its clinics into LCSD high schools
  • Local governments in Lincoln County suddenly have an interesting problem — how to spend millions in new federal relief funds
  • Candidates for Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue Board answer questions about the district, the board, the issues and themselves
  • Lincoln County drops to “moderate” risk category Friday, and under new incentives could move to “low” if 800 more people get vaccinated
  • Tighter rules on vacation rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County appear likely after commissioners say “yes” to tentative proposals
  • As demand for vaccines slows, Lincoln County moves away from large, mass clinics to focus on small communities, businesses, schools
  • Lincoln County stays at “high risk” level; Gov. Kate Brown moves 15 others back to “high” after near-metric miss
  • After 6-month makeover, Port of Alsea is ready to open its $3 million marina featuring new launch, boat slips, platforms and walkways
  • Lincoln County stays in “high risk” category for business restrictions starting Friday, as Oregon governor moves 15 others to “extreme”
  • As vaccinations decline in Lincoln County, public health workers begin new campaigns and outreach to get 9,000 more shots into arms
  • Waldport Middle/High School principal wins top Oregon honor for her work leading staff and developing school culture
  • Five-year-old quilters guild endeavor says “Thank you” to 300 Lincoln County veterans, one star-spangled project at a time
  • As COVID-19 numbers rise and vaccinations go begging, Lincoln County opens three clinics to walk-ins without appointments
  • Yachats suffers wave of car prowls over the weekend, but new resident recovering from cancer treatments was hardest hit
  • Worried about finances, Yachats Fire board turns down requests to buy used engine and give longevity contributions to two volunteers
  • An army of more than 300 volunteers helps push Lincoln County to the top in getting vaccines into arms of 23,000 residents
  • “Up from the Ashes” exhibit in Lincoln City displays photos and other objects pulled from devastating wildfire in Otis
  • Steep increase in Lincoln County COVID-19 numbers are tied to cases in Lincoln City, Otis and Siletz, county health officials say
  • Regional economist says real estate prices climbing fast in Lincoln County and northwest Oregon
  • Proponents and opponents of vacation rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County square off again over proposed regulations
  • One man’s mission to clean up the beaches: Steve Cook and SOLVE invite you to pitch in, pick up Saturday, April 17
  • Increasing COVID-19 cases push Lincoln County into another higher risk category — and tighter restrictions — Friday
  • Lincoln County students will return to classrooms four days a week beginning April 19, district announces Monday
  • Yachats City Council approves new lighting ordinance, but with a night-time curfew on marine lighting, not a ban
  • Lincoln County unveils proposed regulations for vacation rentals including occupancy limits and creating neighborhood zones
  • Lincoln County vaccinators get state’s permission to give doses to thousands of front-line workers five days ahead of schedule
  • Five years and counting: Yachats Banner Project will brighten downtown during summer, then raise money for the arts
  • Lincoln County commissioners expected to resume discussion of controversial short-term rental regulations Monday
  • More than 200 Waldport-area residents get their first COVID-19 vaccination Thursday as Lincoln County clinics move south
  • With increase in COVID-19 cases, Lincoln County moves from “low” to “moderate” risk category on Friday, tightening some restrictions
  • Once leery of federal health initiatives, Native Americans embrace COVID-19 vaccines as way to protect communities and families
  • As Lincoln County gets more vaccines and adds clinics, state allows it to offer shots to new groups of residents beginning Monday
  • Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue looking to buy Waldport property for main station, but needs study first, then community comments
  • More than 100 people file for school, college, fire and other special service district boards; several positions draw multiple challengers
  • Yachats Trails Committee members design and city installs four new interpretive signs at key points around town
  • Celebrate Spring on Saturday by strolling around downtown Yachats to exchange bulbs, plants and listen to music
  • As local COVID-19 vaccine supplies increase, Lincoln County health care providers offer more clinics to an eager public
  • Three Yachats men want to establish a “swallow trail” of bird boxes through city and up Yachats River valley
  • After a year-long pandemic closure, Yachats Chamber of Commerce reopening office, seeks volunteers
  • Want to contribute to your school, port, fire or road district? There’s plenty of opportunities as March 18 filing date approaches for May election
  • Following last fall’s cancellation, Yachats Celtic Music Festival hopes to return in November if pandemic restrictions continue to ease
  • After pause to reach more elderly, Lincoln County anticipates more vaccines and openings soon; Samaritan offering clinic Fridays and Saturdays
  • Yachats Fire District again using bank loans to make ends meet as board readies old station for sale and discusses increasing tax levy next May
  • Eugene-based McKenzie River Trust looks to expand reach to the central Oregon coast with $243,000 water planning and conservation grant
  • State OKs $3.34 million grant for Lincoln County nonprofit to buy 42-unit motel to help house Otis fire victims, and eventually others
  • ODOT contractors retrieve 28-ton drilling rig from rocks below U.S. 101 on Saturday, highway re-opens 24/7 with flaggers at Brays Point
  • Lincoln County health officials say supply of COVID-19 vaccines has stabilized and should increase in coming weeks
  • Remembering Martin Baker: He found a home in Yachats and helped change the people and church who took him in
  • Waldport-area fire district board votes to offer fire chief’s job to interim chief
  • Dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases the past month means Lincoln County moves into “low risk” category for social and business activity
  • Delayed doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived Monday, so Lincoln County moves ahead with mass vaccination clinics this week
  • U.S. 101 between Yachats and Florence opens for the rest of the day Friday; closes at 7 a.m. Saturday to retrieve equipment
  • Director of Waldport Chamber of Commerce leaving for position with new program to help develop the coast’s maritime economy
  • Group opposed to vacation rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County neighborhoods will hold off filing initiative signatures
  • After new guidelines from state, Lincoln County schools will begin most high school sports — but likely not football — on Monday, Feb. 22
  • U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence closes Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week for emergency repairs to road that gave away
  • Lincoln County cancels two COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week because it is getting 400 fewer doses than expected
  • Group fighting vacation rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County says will make “last minute” decision next week on initiative
  • After criticism and outpouring of support, Central Coast fire board in Waldport agrees to interview interim chief for top job
  • Beck retiring as YYFAP’s executive director after 10 years, board hopes for replacement in March
  • Decision by owners of Waldport KOA to annex to city will nearly double Waldport’s lodging taxes for tourism promotion
  • Vaccines are back! Lincoln County told supply is resuming with 900 doses scheduled for next week; 3 clinics planned
  • A 2-year update from and about YachatsNews: what worked, what didn’t, plans for this year and maybe beyond
  • Couple with Yachats roots uncorks new Beach Daisy Wine shop at Greenhouse Market Place
  • Yachats Fire District board wants more financial data, planning before deciding to ask voters to approve another operating levy
  • In-class instruction resumes Monday for youngest Lincoln County students, but high schoolers will wait another three months
  • After a mass clinic Friday, Lincoln County is forced to pause vaccinations for two weeks when governor diverts vaccines to Portland
  • Yachats City Council votes 3-1 to seek bids for La de da Lane reconstruction, returns lighting ordinance to Planning Commission again
  • Opponents and proponents of proposals to tighten Lincoln County’s regulation of short-term rentals square off this week in rebooted process
  • Yachats Fire District board eyes adding personnel — and tax increase — while also debating raise for longtime administrator/chief
  • The lady delivered a simple note of thanks — and then a big surprise for staff at Luna Sea restaurant in Yachats
  • New Yachats council wades into contentious waters as it discusses expectations for city manager and philosophy on city personnel
  • Lincoln County grand jury Thursday indicts accused burglar for murder in Dec. 6 killing of Waldport council member and golf course owner
  • “Perfect storm” this week of wind, rain and King tides creates havoc up and down the central Oregon coast
  • After 11-month pause, Lincoln County asks again for public comment on vacation rentals before and during Wednesday workshop
  • Surprise! Lincoln County stays in “high risk” COVID-19 category, keeping restaurants open and some businesses operating
  • Percentage of Lincoln County ballots rejected for technical issues declined for November’s general election
  • Yachats City Council begins new year with marathon meeting, new members and a return to long-running issues on staffing
  • Depending on where you live and how you measure, Yachats’ yearly rainfall in 2020 was a lot or a little below average
  • Yachats’ city manager is a finalist for similar position in Willamette Valley community of Carlton
  • Lincoln County’s health agency and Pacific West Ambulance get their first shipments of the new Moderna vaccine
  • Lincoln County moves back to Oregon’s “high risk” category on Friday, allowing restaurants, bars, gyms and theaters to reopen once again
  • Annual Yachats New Year’s peace hike will involve individual rituals and online video because of COVID-19 precautions
  • Newport hospital begins administering first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to employees, hopes to finish first round by Saturday
  • Beginning Friday, Lincoln County moves into “extreme risk” COVID-19 category with tighter restrictions on gatherings, businesses
  • Lincoln County commissioners promise to deal with short-term rental regulations, but extend moratorium until next June
  • Grand jury indicts Waldport man for burglary of apartment where golf course owner died; suspect denies involvement in killing
  • Lincoln County organization wants to buy a motel to house Otis fire victims, then later use it for emergency and homeless housing
  • Surge of COVID-19 cases means Lincoln County will hit “extreme” category next week, shutting down many businesses; schools announce return to online only classes
  • Two months after backlash over fees to rebuild Otis homes, Lincoln County School District reverses course and approves tax waiver
  • Tributes flow in for slain Waldport council member and Crestview Golf Course owner; investigators ask neighbors for any surveillance videos
  • Surging Lincoln County COVID-19 cases likely mean a move to “extreme” risk category next week, tightening restrictions; schools return to online only instruction in January
  • After a surprisingly strong summer and fall, coastal shops are forecasting a 100% chance of uncertainty for winter
  • As surge of COVID-19 cases pushes Lincoln County into tighter state restrictions, health director pleads with public to follow guidelines
  • Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021
  • Change of ownership in downtown buildings gives Waldport Chamber of Commerce a new, visible place to call home
  • Lincoln County commissioners will soon resume discussion of much tighter restrictions on vacation rentals, including cap on licenses
  • Combination of pandemic, slowing economy and wildfires take a big toll on fall term enrollment at Oregon Coast CC
  • Yachats’ Rock Park Cottages change hands after decades, new owner will use property for long-term rentals
  • Oregon governor Wednesday announces that coronavirus restrictions will loosen Dec. 3 for much of state, including Lincoln County
  • On Thanksgiving Day, state reports another COVID-19 related death in Lincoln County as three-day case total this week reaches 45
  • After motels’ objection to proposed marine lighting ban, Yachats council sends ordinance back to Planning Commission for work, possible compromise
  • Good news Wednesday on Yachat’s lodging and food tax revenues overshadowed by hiring disagreement between current and soon-to-be council members
  • With anonymous donation of $50,000, Yachats church begins its third program to help workers and businesses hurt by coronavirus restrictions
  • Yachats restaurants turn to take-out or closed Wednesday as governor’s two-week freeze began; all have laid off employees as inside dining disappears
  • Big demand from large COVID-19 testing events last week prompts Lincoln County to search for more ways to provide more tests
  • Despite low numbers of COVID-19 cases Lincoln County is lumped with Oregon’s high-case counties as part of statewide shutdown
  • Lincoln County School District announces two-month “freeze” on plans to bring grades 4-12 back into classrooms
  • During deer and elk hunting seasons, Oregon State Police wildlife troopers and their decoys are busy looking for lawbreakers in Lincoln County
  • Residents of fire-ravaged Otis will have to wait 1-2 more months to see if school board or legislators will waive tax on replacing their homes
  • Waldport City Council OKs moving city offices to former Umpqua Bank site, absorbing historical museum, and seeking proposals for building use
  • Yachats Arts Guild online show and sale gives community chance to support local artists for holidays
  • Consortium of public and nonprofit groups finish $425,000 habitat restoration project near mouth of Big Creek, south of Yachats
  • High schools in Lincoln County pair up with five local golf courses to get any and all students out to play
  • Starting Tuesday in Waldport, Lincoln County and OHA offering free, no-symptom COVID-19 tests throughout county this week
  • Two days after Yachats voters decide to change mayor and two council members, issues bubble up in City Council meeting
  • Lincoln County School District lays out plans to bring all its 5,000 students back for “hybrid” classes by early December
  • Appointed incumbent Marcia Buckley defeats Amanda Benjamin for Lincoln County court by 143 votes; Hall wins fifth term on county commission
  • Two legislative districts on the Oregon coast flip from Democrats to Republicans; Gomberg wins fifth term in House District race
  • Waldport councilor Greg Holland easily elected mayor, Dunn re-elected to council with Lambert, Morris and Townsend all joining in January
  • Oregon governor changes metrics for reopening schools, Lincoln County doing well enough to have K-6 in classrooms
  • Yachats city staff completing move Friday to 501 Building, which has been refurbished for first time since city bought it five years ago
  • Port of Alsea will keep boat launch and marina open an additional three weeks before re-construction starts Nov. 15
  • Residents rebuilding homes in Otis bristle at Lincoln County School District’s tax; officials say they can’t change it, but other districts have
  • Uh oh, another envelope in the mail from Lincoln County — and this time it’s for your 2020 property taxes
  • Travel Oregon and its coastal affiliate seeking responses to pandemic-influenced tourism survey by end of the week
  • Lincoln County first graders returned to classrooms Monday; second- and third-graders will join them in two weeks
  • In crowded, 5-way race for Yachats City Council, lines are clear on candidates’ view of how city is doing — and where it might go
  • Waldport mayoral hopefuls target money, tourism, housing; three City Council seats up for grabs in Nov. 3 election
  • Campaign to be Lincoln County’s third circuit judge pits governor’s appointee versus temporary judge not selected for the job
  • Oregon senate race covering Lincoln County and the coast draws two widely different candidates into expensive, high-profile contest
  • Waldport acquires the Alsea Bay interpretive center from the state, hoping it will lead to increased use of all its buildings
  • General election ballots coming soon to your mail box; elections and postal officials say after 20 years Oregon’s voting system is fine
  • Lincoln County sheriff, three police agencies and counseling center win grant to try a different approach to low-level offenders
  • After more than a year of work, Yachats Planning Commission schedules public hearing on new outdoor lighting rules
  • YachatsNews is sponsoring an in-person city/county candidate’s fair Sunday, Oct. 18 at Yachats pavilion
  • Democrat Jeff Merkley faces only token, conservative Republican opposition as he seeks third term in U.S. Senate
  • Lincoln County schools — at least for kindergarteners, technical and special education — reopens for students Monday
  • Siuslaw Forest crews struggle to reopen trails and recreation areas after massive, early September windstorm
  • Yachats City Council takes next step in 2-year process to adjust water rates for residents and businesses
  • Yachats may be doing OK financially, but committee members press city to get out simpler view of revenue picture
  • Lincoln County moves into Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan Tuesday, but health officials still advise caution
  • Yachats City Council gives unanimous approval to proceed with new design for Driftwood Lane paving, parking project
  • Wells Fargo tells Judy Cashner of Lincoln City that she’s been dead for a year. She says not quite yet … and fights back
  • First there was the coronavirus pandemic, then wildfires and smoke, but (online) classes finally begin in Lincoln County schools
  • With COVID-19 cases on a steep decline, Lincoln County will finally enter Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan on Tuesday
  • As Otis residents return to begin recovery from fire’s carnage “Everything looks so normal … and then you turn the corner”
  • Even with fires still smoldering around Otis, emergency officials urge rest of Lincoln County residents to prepare for the next disaster
  • With help of McKenzie River Trust and UO, Yachats gains a “RARE” intern for 11 months to help with community water issues
  • Yachats Library Commission schedules meeting Thursday, survey to seek ideas on future of city library
  • Accidental discovery by OSU researcher and boat captain lead to marine reserve poaching case and indictment of two Astoria men
  • LINCOLN COUNTY FIRE UPDATE: Otis area reopens for residents only this weekend; fire agency says 293 homes destroyed
  • As north Lincoln County searches for wildfire information, a recently returned Otis man uses his technological know-how to help
  • Port of Alsea’s marina limping along at busiest time of year, but looking ahead to $3 million boat launch and dock replacement
  • Weekly protests in downtown Yachats bring out dozens of demonstrators with differing motivations — but personal stories
  • Firefighters gaining on Otis-area blazes, Lincoln City residents allowed to return and communities pitch in everywhere to help
  • Homeowners fleeing fire east of Lincoln City tell harrowing tale of their escape Wednesday as blaze doubled to 2,400 acres
  • Worried about voting by mail this fall? Don’t fret, says the head of Lincoln County elections
  • Yachats and Waldport try to bring stability to planning services through new contract with regional government
  • Despite pandemic, Yachats area sees another big spurt of homebuilding as demand grows for retirement and second homes
  • Yachats will keep most city facilities closed to the public if Lincoln County enters Phase 2 reopening Sept. 29
  • Lincoln County School District and teachers union in standoff over classroom instruction requirement
  • Yachats preschool and homeschool groups are adapting this fall to coronavirus restrictions and uncertainties
  • Lincoln County commissioners delay move into Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan until at least Sept. 29
  • Oregon Coast CC moving medical programs from Waldport to Lincoln City; plans more community classes in 8-year-old building
  • Even with restrictions, coast campgrounds and recreation areas seeing crush of visitors; Beachside park will open after Labor Day
  • Lincoln County moves closer to meeting Phase 2 reopening standards this week, but commissioners worry about lodging outbreaks
  • Despite small rebound in hospitality jobs, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains the highest in Oregon at 15.2 percent
  • State analysis shows that Lincoln County continues to grow older, have fewer babies
  • Yachats council approves additional marketing help for new visitor center operator over objections by two members
  • Libraries in Lincoln County begin to distribute 800 free bags of science activities for kids
  • Latest COVID-19 charts and 9 questions: Lincoln County’s communicable disease expert talks about coronavirus issues
  • Days before reopening debate, Lincoln County announces COVID-19 outbreak at popular hotel and increasing cases among lodging workers
  • Big response to Tenmile Creek fire Thursday night keeps blaze at 6 acres and from spreading into U.S. Forest Service timberlands
  • Lincoln County commissioners will debate Phase 2 application again Monday; still leery of fluctuating coronavirus counts
  • 2020 Census moves into final months as responses lag in Yachats and Lincoln County
  • Did a dying Newport man have COVID-19 or die from it? Family disputes label as Oregon health officials explain why
  • After objections, Yachats council delays decision on $165,000 street project and schedules online meeting to hear ideas, alternatives
  • Yachats-to-Florence bus operators adjust schedule so that it now makes quick connection to Eugene
  • Neighborhood groups opposed to vacation rentals miss signature deadline for November ballot, now aim for May 2021
  • After split commission vote, Lincoln County applies to enter Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan on Aug. 24
  • Lincoln County’s call center uses variety of resources to help with coronavirus questions and resources
  • After 13,000 meals over 4 months, Waldport Moose Lodge brings its community food project to an end
  • Recreational season for fall Chinook begins Saturday on the Oregon coast, but predicted low returns should frustrate most fishermen
  • Oregon governor takes Lincoln County off coronavirus “watch list” but commissioners still wary of going into Phase 2 of reopening
  • No challenges Monday to Lincoln County vacation rental initiative petition means backers will race to gather 1,454 signatures this week
  • Second round of OSU’s testing in Newport shows coronavirus prevalence has declined significantly
  • Reflecting signs of the times, this year’s Yachats banner project has themes of the beach, pandemic and Black Lives Matter
  • Lincoln County could soon come off governor’s coronavirus “watch list” and apply for Oregon’s Phase 2 reopening
  • Lincoln County businesses add 1,520 jobs in June, but county still has highest unemployment rate in Oregon
  • Oregon state parks officials change direction, agree to proceed with new Amanda Trail suspension bridge
  • Missed in first round of grants, legislators allocate $320,000 in federal relief funds to Oregon Coast Community College
  • OSU’s trustees approve $73 million capital budget for PacWave project near Seal Rock as project inches ahead
  • Fifth resident of Newport nursing home dies Monday after testing positive for COVID-19; Lincoln County hears dire warnings on tests, virus spread
  • Middle school math teacher from Yachats wins “Einstein” award to work in Washington, D.C. for a year
  • Lincoln County reports 14 more COVID-19 cases Thursday, sixth death Friday as number of daily cases across Oregon hit highest yet
  • With pie socials and craft shows shut down by coronavirus, Yachats Ladies Club pivots to help community mask up
  • Yachats council forgives $11,000 of $19,000 utility bill for low-income apartment developer after massive water leak in February
  • OSU returns to Newport this weekend for second COVID-19 sampling; sewage tests show no coronavirus in Yachats, Depoe Bay
  • In the year of a coronavirus pandemic, families and friends celebrate July 4th in Yachats in quieter, more subdued ways
  • Second resident of Newport nursing home dies as governor warns Lincoln and seven other counties that COVID-19 outbreaks must slow
  • Looking to reinvigorate visitor center operations, City Council awards contract to new operator, moving on from Yachats Chamber
  • Yachats church ends funds for displaced workers after handing out $100,000, plans last round of business grants
  • Oregon officials warn that rapidly increasing COVID numbers could close businesses again, urge caution over July 4 holiday
  • After weekend of sampling, OSU researchers find coronavirus “relatively prevalent” throughout Newport; health officials planning response
  • Gov. Kate Brown expands mask requirements from eight counties to all of Oregon starting Wednesday
  • Race to keep COVID-19 outbreak in check depends on small army of Lincoln County contact tracers
  • $400,000 suspension bridge planned for Amanda Trail falls victim to coronavirus pandemic and state agency budget cuts
  • Lincoln County records its second COVID-19 death this week as case counts go over 300, but daily numbers slow down
  • Lincoln County and seven cities begin to split on tighter coronavirus limits on social gatherings, 24-hour holds on motel rooms
  • Commission cool to renting vacated Yachats city offices in Commons building, says wider community discussion needed
  • Woman who was Lincoln County’s first COVID-19 case recounts 10-week ordeal in Portland hospital
  • Oregon governor issues emergency order requiring people in Lincoln County and six other counties wear masks inside public places starting June 24
  • OSU will sample Newport residents this weekend to see how far coronavirus has spread into the community
  • The great coronavirus mask debate: Should local governments or businesses require them? How could it be enforced?
  • Oregon Health Authority reports 8 more Lincoln County COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the total for the week to 51 and 206 total
  • Pacific Seafood begins slowly reopening its Newport processing plants 6 days after massive COVID-19 outbreak
  • Lincoln County commissioners drop idea of applying for Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan after big Pacific Seafood outbreak
  • Lincoln County designer’s idea for creating face shields takes off and keeps on spreading through community
  • Coronavirus changes their world, but Waldport High School staff and parents find new ways to honor graduating seniors
  • Worried about sudden surge of COVID-19 cases, Lincoln County commissioners decline Friday to apply to enter Phase 2 reopening
  • Lincoln County coronavirus cases triple to 30 since Memorial Day reopening; outbreak closes Newport seafood processor for two days
  • Yachats budget committee sends 2020-21 plan to City Council, but not without concerns over revenue and spending
  • Two Yachats commissions debate, then recommend $158,000 street and parking project near Commons
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate jumps to 26.2 percent in April, highest in Oregon
  • Lincoln County announces its 10th COVID case — the first of a young person between the ages 10-19
  • Lincoln County commissioners, staff debate requiring public to wear face masks in county buildings
  • Food truck regulations are enough for now, says Yachats council; OKs extra security for July 4
  • Casinos in Lincoln City and Florence reopening this week with lots of restrictions in place
  • Lanee Danforth unseats Jonathan Cable as Lincoln County District attorney; Hall and Hitselberger go to November runoff
  • New Lincoln County deputy and counselor team aim to bring different response to mental health calls
  • Lincoln County, Yachats and Lincoln City agree to reopen lodging June 1; Waldport and Newport will open for Memorial Day weekend
  • $19,000 in donations replenishes Yachats church’s fund for local displaced workers
  • Lincoln County commissioners, seven city councils will vote Thursday how to lift ban on motel, vacation rental and campground use
  • Lincoln County commissioners send reopening plan to state Tuesday, but unsure when they will allow some businesses to restart
  • Organizers cancel Yachats’ July 4 parade and fireworks — and it looks like Labor Day weekend is out too
  • Oregon governor releases three-phase plan for re-opening, giving details for restaurants, shops and other activities
  • Yachats church seeks additional donations as money runs out for displaced workers; jobless claims total 4,000 for Lincoln County
  • Lincoln County’s reopening from coronavirus restrictions may be hampered by being grouped with Marion and other Willamette Valley counties
  • Lincoln County hospitals begin to slowly resume elective procedures as governor’s restrictions loosen
  • Governor and health officials outline initial details for reopening Oregon; Lincoln County releases guidelines for local businesses and recreation
  • City of Yachats news: Visitor center contract goes out for bid; next council meeting in late May; loan applications now online
  • Lincoln County and six cities agree to extend ban on recreational visits to motels, rentals, RV parks and campgrounds
  • New jobless claims continue to pile up in Lincoln County, go past highest point during 2009 recession
  • Lincoln County announces its fifth COVID-19 case Monday, the first in 18 days
  • Lincoln County deputies issue first citations for people ignoring closure signs
  • Lincoln County lost highest percentage of its workforce to coronavirus closures than any other Oregon county
  • Sheriff deputies, state parks rangers want to first educate not just issue citations to people accessing beaches
  • ODOT planners wrapping up public comment period on ways to improve popular Oregon Coast bike route
  • After weeks of issues, Samaritan Health Services believes it has COVID-19 testing problems ironed out
  • Statistics from Google and Oregon’s highways show Lincoln County residents doing a good job of staying home
  • Lincoln County, statewide unemployment claims jump again; Yachats church increases aid
  • Activity in Lincoln County courthouse slows to a crawl as sheriff, DA and courts react to coronavirus mandates
  • Lincoln County announces its fourth COVID-19 case; state says ‘social distancing’ is working
  • Yachats church doubles its displaced worker help, city starts matching program for local businesses
  • Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
  • Waldport residents pull together and businesses adapt to weather the coronavirus storm
  • Coronavirus roundup: Call centers open, county takes over donation management, Yachats has plenty of water
  • Residents and staff of Sea Aire assisted living facility in Yachats getting along OK during shutdown
  • Lincoln County resident confirmed as coronavirus victim, developed symptoms while traveling and now hospitalized outside of the county
  • More Yachats-area restaurants close over the weekend as business plummets and to keep staff, public safe
  • Coronavirus concerns and few visitors leads to closure of Overleaf, Fireside and Adobe motels
  • Newport hospital using earthquake disaster plan to guide its coronavirus response, sets up drive-through testing
  • Yachats church becomes center for community help during coronavirus outbreak
  • Lincoln County schools scrambling to adapt to impact of closing schools for six weeks
  • Oregon governor extends school closure until April 28; Lincoln County district will continue with meal service
  • Coastal reaction to Oregon governor’s restaurant dining ban is mixed; some try to stay open
  • Oregon records its first coronavirus death Saturday as shutdowns spread across state
  • Oregon officials ban visits to long-term care facilities to help stop spread of coronavirus
  • Special dental health program expands from Yachats and Waldport to include other services
  • Yachats-based Sweet Homes Rentals buys second building in downtown Waldport
  • Lincoln County launches website to deal with local coronavirus concerns and prevention
  • Yachats fire board appoints Tracy to vacant board position
  • 2 of 3 Lincoln County commissioners say they’re interested in capping vacation rental licenses
  • New bus system starts between Florence and Eugene — but connection to Yachats is poor
  • Owners of Yachats’ only bookstore hand off business to new, but familiar owners
  • Yachats Planning Commission approves zone change recommendation for former fire station
  • Vacation rental supporters, opponents fill hearing room Thursday night to weigh in on county regulations
  • New state audit critical of Travel Oregon executive salaries and control over contractors
  • Anti-poverty group wants to study, connect low-income Lincoln County residents with enticement of pay
  • A year of YachatsNews.com: A look back, new content announcement — and a request for support
  • Oregon whale license plates generate $300,000 for OSU marine research in first year
  • Lincoln County School District seeks comments on how to use $4.6 million in new funding
  • Yachats Fire District will return $562,000 to taxpayers once new station is completely finished
  • “The Hub” in Waldport provides a glimpse into homeless, poverty issues in south Lincoln County
  • Governor goes outside courthouse to appoint new Lincoln County district attorney and judge
  • Annual Yachats Lions Club crab feed rolls out for 28th year on Saturday
  • Korgan puts Ona Restaurant up for sale, but says she’s not closing before new owner takes over
  • State certifies Yachats firefighters vote to leave union
  • Expect lots of campaigning for two open legislative seats covering Yachats area
  • Yachats fire chief settles three state ethics claims, returns $1,750 to ambulance company
  • Yachats shoppers, Lincoln County stores already adjusting to Jan. 1 ban on single-use plastic bags
  • Yachats Fire wants to start staffing its upriver station in January
  • Waldport debates what to do next after Umpqua Bank gives away its $600,000 bank building
  • Lincoln County schedules workshop Dec. 19 to hear ideas on vacation rental rules
  • After resignation, Yachats Fire seeks applicants for open board position
  • For seventh year Yachats youth program offering its 2020 calendars for sale
  • What does it take to be ‘Young in Yachats’? Six 30-somethings talk about their journeys
  • Yachats gets ready for big holiday weekend with tree lighting, bazaar, concerts and Santa
  • Yachats Fire Board member under scrutiny by two state agencies resigns from board
  • Barbara E. Frye of Yachats, Nov. 21, 2019
  • Yachats newcomer offering free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in town
  • Yachats-to-Florence bus experiment gets extended for two years, starts Saturday service
  • Paradise, Calif. fire victim perseveres in Yachats one year after fire destroyed her town
  • Yachats Celtic Music Festival recovers from struggles to attract performers from across North America
  • At least four Yachats-area residents file election complaints against Fire Board member
  • New Yachats fire station, largest public works project in area’s history, ready to unveil to the public
  • Oregon nursing board proposes $5,000 fine for false claims by newly elected Yachats Fire member
  • YachatsNews to add three features to website starting Monday, Sept. 9
  • Lincoln County district attorney leaving job to take state position; governor seeks candidates
  • Local Meals on Wheels program in need of spring, summer volunteers
• Category: Environment
  • Noted OSU scientist and NOAA administrator tries to offer hope for oceans, humans during turbulent times
  • Governor, congressional delegation urge feds to declare disaster for Oregon coast salmon fisheries
  • Three rangers at Yaquina Head Natural Area get their jobs back — but still aren’t allowed to work
  • Millions of herring make annual return to Yaquina Bay creating spectacular frenzy for sea lions, birds and fishermen
  • It’s nesting season for endangered snowy plovers, so be careful on certain areas of the beach
  • Recent move to NOAA leads to sudden layoff of Newport staffer working to make agency more efficient, nimble
  • 250 students show off their wind/wave/solar energy devices at Hatfield Marine contest
  • ODFW commission takes action to hammer kelp-eating sea urchins in three coastal test areas
  • Juvenile salmon along Oregon coast encountering more competition from increasing numbers of sablefish
  • Four months at sea helps NOAA scientists gather “most thorough” data yet on marine mammals
  • Agency sets Feb. 11 meeting to discuss how Northwest plan will affect Siuslaw National Forest
  • 2024 rainfall on central Oregon coast one of the highest in years — and more dramatic just inland
  • Hypothermia leads to a record number of sea turtles washing ashore on Oregon beaches
  • Hatfield Marine Science Center whale researcher wins $60,000 L’Oreal Women in Science award
  • Latest count of gray whale calves along West Coast shows them at a near-record low, NOAA researchers report
  • A very wet end of October pushes Yachats-area’s 10-month rain totals to highest in a dozen years
  • Can Oregon coast seaweed help eastern Oregon cattle from producing too much greenhouse gases?
  • Agencies place 700 big trees in Coast Range streams to restore habitat and help salmon, steelhead thrive
  • Seven years of drone pictures now giving OSU researchers new insights into coastal whale group
  • Feds postpone auction of wind energy sites off southern Oregon coast as Kotek pulls out of task force
  • Central coast salmon, steelhead hatchery on closure list as ODFW examines facilities, proposes cuts
  • Newport-based researchers halfway through four-year study how offshore wind turbines might affect sea life
  • Coos, Umpqua, Siuslaw tribes sue federal government in effort to stop October offshore wind auction
  • Researchers — and detection dogs — scour the southern Oregon coast to track the elusive, endangered marten
  • Five companies become eligible to bid on Oregon first offshore wind energy projects next month
  • Big waves off the central Oregon coast fuel cutting-edge effort to harness the ocean for electricity
  • With the help of Yachats and other coastal cities, PSU-led study will look at tourism’s effect on microplastics
  • Shifting rainfall forces state parks to cut hundreds of trees at Beverly Beach during 11-month renovation
  • Floating wind project off southern Oregon coast clears first big bureaucratic hurdle in a long process
  • Monday’s rainstorm briefly bumped stream flows during a normally very dry coastal July
  • Highway 101 pollinator group dedicates years of work with new interpretive sign near Seal Rock
  • Heceta Bank off the central coast is the center of marine diversity and production. Does it need more protection?
  • Waldport says it will test city water and monitor herbicide spraying on 110-acre Weyerhaeuser clearcut
  • Oregon releases draft of new wildfire hazard map replacing one that drew backlash in 2022
  • Work begins this week on final construction phase of first U.S. wave energy test site north of Waldport
  • A Whale of a Story: Necropsy of young humpback helps reveal health of species and the ocean
  • July 3-4 fireworks may be fun, but the July 5 hangover leaves biggest beach headache of year
  • Yaquina Head likely the new nesting home of tufted puffins for first time in decades
  • Coastal tide pools offer a constellation of ecosystems and animals that reveal themselves at lowest tides
  • NOAA reports declining trend in the number of entangled whales off Oregon and West Coast
  • Warming ocean and 2015 heat wave harmed marine life on Oregon’s capes which are now struggling to recover
  • Amendment to 30-year-old Northwest Forest Plan could bring changes to 630,000-acre Siuslaw National Forest
  • Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds
  • New Cascadia subduction zone research says worst of potential earthquakes could be north of Oregon
  • A wandering wolverine is back on the coast — and caught (then released) in a trap on the beach
  • May’s rain was a bit above average, but month gave us a rare sky show and ushered in big storm Sunday
  • OSU and two California universities will research potential impacts of offshore wind energy projects
  • Oregon agencies close much of coast to shellfish harvesting because of paralytic poisonings
  • Oregon agency schedules one online, four community sessions for comments on offshore wind proposals
  • Sea urchins devouring kelp beds off Oregon coast have indirect, negative impact on local gray whales, OSU study finds
  • A new hybrid non-native beach grass is spreading fast and hampering efforts to restore ocean dunes
  • Federal energy agency announces next steps for offshore wind sites off southern Oregon coast
  • Marine mammal groups remind beachgoers to leave baby seals alone
  • If you build it will ospreys come? After erecting platform Monday, Yachats bird group will find out
  • It’s seal pupping season along the Oregon coast — and more killer whales sightings by growing number of watchers
  • Federal advisory group recommends curtailed Oregon ocean salmon fishing again; closing California season
  • Coalition of Oregon fishing groups, seafood industry asks Kotek to slow offshore wind energy development
  • NOAA researchers announce 33 percent increase in gray whale numbers, end investigation into die-off
  • Anti-spray group will keep protesting Starker’s drone herbicide application near Yachats despite assurances it is OK
  • ODFW officials confirm central Oregon coast has a very unusual spring break visitor — a wandering wolverine
  • New OSU research shows that low oxygen levels off the Pacific Northwest coast are widespread and increasing
  • OSU study says ocean heat waves disrupt complex food web benefiting some species, harming others
  • Three Oregon congressional members ask feds for more comment time on offshore wind energy sites
  • Wandering Pacific gray whale first seen off Florida coast in December now spotted in New England
  • Researchers refine ocean oxygen sensors so they can enlist Oregon’s crab fleet to track changing conditions
  • Yes, you are right — it was very wet again in February in the Yachats area. And then it snowed March 1
  • New OSU study says fish exposed to some pesticides — even briefly — can display adverse effects
  • Despite attempts to control invasive green crabs in Oregon’s coastal waters, researchers say “they are here to stay”
  • OSU researcher wonders if gray whale off Florida coast was just lost or a sign it’s “exploring” the Atlantic
  • Yes, there was that ice storm in January, but it was the rain that set local records to start the year
  • Canadian company specializing in dinosaurs prepares massive blue whale skeleton for final migration to Newport
  • Forest Service taking out vegetation, moving sand to create 50 acres of plover habitat south of Florence
  • Hatfield Marine Science Center’s ocean-themed film festival this month expands to 27 films and two venues
  • Land trust, watershed council and Coos tribe unite to restore Siuslaw wetlands on former 200-acre dairy farm
  • Off-season crabbers remove hundreds of derelict commercial pots from the ocean to protect whales, marine life and other boats
  • View the Future and its supporters urge Oregon parks commission to buy 950-acre Yachats Ridge property
  • Struggling Oregon coast salmon fishermen finally getting some federal disaster relief, but it may be too late
  • Advocacy groups warn that clear-cutting near coastal watersheds threatens summertime supply to cities
  • Changing conditions in Arctic Ocean likely cause of three major gray whale die-offs, OSU researcher finds
  • OSU researchers will lead federal study on coastal residents’ attitudes toward offshore wind farms
  • Bend attorney goes back to his roots with purchase and big restoration project of 64 acres in upper Tenmile Creek
  • Using discarded bones, OSU researchers use DNA to suggest commercial whaling led to loss of genetic diversity
  • EPA issues $1 million fine to Seattle seafood company and 5 ships for improper waste discharges off Oregon coast
  • Yachats bird group expanding its successful swallow nesting program to Lincoln County parks, purple martins
  • New analysis using NASA satellite data shows impact of forestry operations on coastal watersheds
  • Nonprofit tries to rally community, county and state officials to help buy and restore 950-acre Yachats ridge property
  • Struggling mussel population along the Oregon coast had a sudden die-off this summer, and no one is sure why
  • Timber company owner says it will not spray herbicides by helicopter in South Beaver Creek, but use ground crews instead
  • National science group funds new research effort to better understand offshore Cascadia Subduction Zone
  • ‘Very strong’ El Niño moving up the Oregon coast, bringing warmer winter and increasing ocean temperatures
  • Oregon foresters, Seal Rock water district await word from timberland owner whether aerial spraying will proceed
  • Yachats resident will lead new OSU effort to help prepare coastal communities for emergencies
  • NOAA researchers encouraged by larger number of gray whale calves that migrated north this spring
  • After uproar, consultant says it’s “highly unlikely” Beaver Creek timberland owner will proceed with aerial spraying
  • Federal energy agency asks for public comment on two Oregon coast sites slated for floating offshore wind farms
  • Gray whales that spend summer off the Oregon coast are smaller than Arctic counterparts, OSU researchers find
  • Armed with nets, Sharpies and glitter pens, silverspot researchers spend the summer tracking threatened butterfly
  • NOAA scientists tracking large marine heat wave that’s raised Oregon coastal temperatures by 7 degrees
  • Big ship moves just offshore north of Waldport to begin new phase of OSU’s PacWave project
  • With months of little rain and none on horizon, Lincoln County asks governor to declare drought emergency
  • ODFW commissioners will consider extending rules Friday to limit crab gear to lessen impact on whales and turtles
  • Threatened snowy plovers having a very successful nesting season — so far — on the central Oregon coast
  • ODFW lowers fall Chinook salmon limits on mid-coast streams starting Aug. 1, but coho catches likely OK again
  • Number of West Coast gray whales continues seven-year decline, say NOAA researchers, but there are some promising signs
  • New study by OSU researchers warns of increasing incidental catches of salmon in big Pacific hake fishery
  • Attempts to save martens from extinction may include U.S. Highway 101 warning signs on the Oregon coast
  • OSU study of whales off central Oregon coast finds they’re eating millions of microplastics and fibers each day
  • Federal agency considering sea otter re-introduction on the Oregon coast wraps up eight public open houses
  • OSU wave researchers find that new vegetation on coastal sand dunes can actually speed up erosion
  • Discovery of 25 sunflower sea stars in Yaquina Bay is encouraging, but not necessarily indication of big recovery
  • OSU professor to head $1.4 million study of climate, fish and conflict bringing change to coastal communities
  • Federal government agrees to buy $52 million in Pacific groundfish to help struggling West Coast fisheries
  • OSU’s new ocean research vessel headed to Newport next year has been successfully launched in Louisiana
  • It’s beach season for harbor seals, sea lions and humans — and the experts would like to offer a few words of advice
  • Marine reserve researchers deploy sensors to see how water temperature and oxygen levels affect ocean life
  • Monday’s unusual and well-documented killing of gray whale calf by 11 orcas helps scientists learn more about marine predation
  • Scary-looking creature that keeps washing ashore along the Oregon coast raises interest in lancetfish
  • How do you measure non-economic value of Oregon Marine Reserves? ODFW hopes to find out
  • Washington researchers work on 9-year-old accidental discovery of Cascadia “leak” 50 miles west of Newport
  • After ocean’s closure, the commercial fishing season for Chinook salmon off Oregon coast could be a disaster
  • Ocean researchers in Newport find that upwelling, heat waves are biggest factors in whale entanglement in crab gear
  • OSU’s Marine Science Day returns to day-long in-person affair Saturday at Hatfield Center
  • First major sighting this spring of killer whales in Yaquina Bay thrills photographers, tourists and orca researcher
  • Skeleton of massive blue whale hits the road to Canada for final restoration before going on display in Newport
  • It’s snowy plover nesting season on the Oregon coast as threatened shorebirds rebound with help of beach restrictions
  • Fish & Wildlife Commission bans use of lighted boats in rapidly growing market squid fishery off Oregon coast
  • Alarmed about impacts to fisheries, West Coast council asks feds to start over on Oregon wind energy studies
  • Dwindling Chinook stocks forces ODFW to cancel commercial and some recreational salmon fishing along much of the Oregon coast
  • Can disappearing sea stars be treated and saved? Staff at Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport believe they have found a solution
  • UO, OSU researchers say endangered sunflower sea stars can help protect West Coast kelp forests from voracious urchins
  • Bad weather forces postponement of Tuesday afternoon meeting on future of county park along the Alsea River
  • New OSU study indicates synthetic fibers and cotton can be just as damaging to marine life as microplastics
  • New research by OSU professor could aid National Weather Service warnings about sneaker waves
  • Have an extra octopus hanging around? The folks at the Hatfield Marine Science Center are looking for a new one
  • National environmental group asks federal agency to speed up plans to reintroduce sea otters to Oregon coast
  • Yachats “Swifty” group seeks funding to expand its aid to migrating birds, builds website, launches video
  • OSU’s PacWave energy project north of Waldport signs contracts for miles of cable and construction of electrical substation
  • Inaugural “Big Blue” film festival at Hatfield Science Center designed to raise awareness of marine issues
  • Newport enacts one of state’s toughest ordinances on “to-go” food containers, but many restaurants have already adjusted
  • After some cold and hot, some wet and dry, weather on central Oregon coast in 2022 turned out to be fairly normal
  • Oregon considers designating six rocky shoreline areas for marine conservation and long-term management
  • Oregon State Parks will have staff, volunteers at 17 whale watching sites for five days starting Wednesday
  • The Mystery of the Entangled Oregon Orca: Search for killer whale carcass leads to an answer hidden in its DNA
  • No crab for Christmas as latest tests delays Dungeness season until at least Dec. 31 for Oregon’s 300 boats
  • Eckman Lake neighbors critical of information, ideas to improve its water quality, so Port of Alsea may suggest they buy it
  • NOAA and OSU scientists study declining West Coast gray whale population. Does summer group off Oregon coast offer some clues?
  • Port of Alsea and watersheds group begin to plan how to — or if — rid Eckman Lake of toxic algae
  • OSU wins $4.2 million federal grant to investigate ocean issues affecting Dungeness crab and food web
  • New NOAA report says changing ocean leads to 38 percent decline in West Coast’s gray whales last two years
  • After years of cleaning 356 bones from massive Blue whale, OSU seeks $225,000 to help create display in Newport
  • OSU researchers based in Newport develop new tagging device to better track whales’ behavior
  • Recent Cape Perpetua hook-and-line surveys indicate that fish in marine reserve area are healthy, thriving
  • Recreational crabbers can now catch triple the number of invasive green crabs, but problems will persist until ocean cools
  • Fall Chinook fishing expected to be good on central Oregon coast bays and rivers — and could include short coho seasons
  • ODFW says dead orca was tangled in unmarked recreational crab gear, reminds owners they must have ID on floats
  • Fisherman locate dead orca Thursday west of Coquille and determine it was tangled in recreational crabbing gear
  • Aboard the Bell M. Shimada: To protect marine life, researchers look for relationship between whales and what they eat
  • Scientists say orca’s death off Oregon coast after becoming entangled in fishing or crabbing gear is a first
  • Aboard the Bell M. Shimada: Scientists try unraveling mysteries of the Pacific to aid salmon and understand marine life
  • Oregon coast fishing industry and supporters expected to turn out in force Wednesday in Newport for wind power hearing
  • Mid-coast salmon fishery this summer and fall not affected by ODFW’s closure of some rivers to Chinook catch
  • State park reopens where PacWave conduit work was under way; now OSU-led energy project looks for cable manufacturer
  • Host of agencies, biologists getting ready for another season of research into endangered silverspot butterfly south of Yachats
  • Yes, April was cold and wet in Yachats area as weather sets marks for rain and low temperatures
  • Fireside Motel owners start on RV project for workers — and help coastal stream restoration at the same time
  • Oregon State University names new leader of its Sea Grant Program in Newport, Corvallis
  • Newport-based researchers return from 38 days of gathering data on salmon and ocean conditions in the North Pacific
  • After years picking trash along Highway 101 and in Florence, man on a mission turns his attention to Highway 126
  • Wind turbines are likely in the future off Oregon’s coast, as state, federal officials begin studies — and fishing groups eye warily
  • Scientists say U.S. warning system for West Coast tsunamis is in need of major changes, updates to be effective
  • State officials, researchers and fishing industry warn about population spike in unwanted green crabs along Oregon coast
  • Despite deluge during last three days of February, the month was very cold and dry in Yachats area
  • Newport-based OSU scientist helps develop new worldwide map of whale migration in order to help protect them
  • Last-minute agreement will allow free electronics recycling to continue at Dahl Dispoal sites in Waldport and Toledo
  • Local, free electronics recycling could become more difficult March 1 unless last-minute changes are made in current legislative session
  • As Oregon’s land-use rules bump up against increasingly popular shorelines, a Tillamook County case illustrates the challenge facing regulators
  • OSU marine researchers find little genetic link for some sea stars staying healthy amid deadly wasting syndrome
  • U.S. Highway 101 along the Oregon coast is in sorry shape, but repairing it runs contrary to the state’s lauded land-use rules.
  • Newport-based NOAA research ship and crew is among international group heading to North Pacific to study salmon
  • Four OSU scientists connect and collaborate to try to understand the effect of microplastics in gray whales and the ocean’s food chain
  • Ten Mile Creek Sanctuary south of Yachats getting significant expansion with the $150,000 purchase of two adjacent forest parcels
  • New OSU study on steelhead hatcheries suggest rearing changes that can make them more like wild fish
  • Coastal intertidal ecosystem is being destabilized by climate change, 10 years of OSU research shows
  • Benefits of wetlands restoration extend far beyond the scope of initial $11.2 million north coast project, OSU report finds
  • 2021 was a very wet year where the rain counts most — in the Coast range foothills that feed municipal water supplies
  • Cape Perpetua Collaborative announces eight weeks of online presentations for its winter speaker’s series
  • Last of winter’s king tides arrive just in time for new year, drawing more and more visitors to watch the crashing waves
  • New OSU research website “IndividuWhale” designed to help public understand Oregon’s resident gray whales
  • Momentum — with some concerns — builds for federal agencies to try to re-introduce sea otters off the Oregon coast
  • Unusual swarm of more than 90 earthquakes this week off the central Oregon coast occurred in area that is active but not dangerous, experts say
  • NOAA and OSU scientists studying two significant but so far unrelated ocean events — a large, new heat wave and long-lasting hypoxia
  • After initial setback, OSU marine researchers from Newport get lucky and find rare beaked whale off Oregon coast
  • “Things will die.” The text messages that helped bring down the big poaching ring operating in Lincoln County and the Coast range
  • Three-year OSU study of wild and hatchery coho salmon genetics could help improve with how state hatcheries operate
  • Coalition of mid-coast governments and organizations release draft plan for water use, conservation — with a $120 million price tag
  • “Princess,” the surviving peregrine falcon from Yaquina Head nest is rehabilitated and released from Cape Perpetua
  • Oregon ready to submit plan to NOAA that aims to limit humpback whales getting tangled in commercial crab lines
  • OSU wins federal grant to help lead research program on environmental resiliency of coastal communities
  • After repairing mechanical issues, Newport-based researchers set sail again Thursday in search of rare beaked whales
  • First year of Yachats swallow nesting boxes project gets “encouraging” results despite hot weather’s toll on young ones
  • University of Oregon and state agency develop new website to help coastal residents identify tsunami evacuation routes
  • Study by Newport-based researcher shows 1700 tsunami could have moved 33 feet of water three-quarters of a mile inland
  • OSU trustees OK $5 million to rebuild critical portions of aging seawater system at Hatfield Marine Science Center
  • Despite water worries, improved forecast for fall Chinook returning to coastal rivers means higher limits for first time in two years
  • NOAA announces return of “dead zone” off the Oregon coast, but occurring much earlier than normal this year
  • Tidepool “ambassador” program aims to give visitors and locals a peek into the mysteries of the ocean shore at low tide
  • Seismic survey ship returns to port after six weeks searching for data on the Cascadia fault zone off Oregon and the West Coast
  • Drought emergency declaration this week for Lincoln County may be only the start of a long, dry summer on central coast
  • Oregon Court of Appeals upholds judge’s decision that invalidated 2017 Lincoln County aerial spraying ban
  • Weyerhaeuser geologists fear massive Fall Creek landslide will “unravel” as ODFW research center downstream waits and adjusts
  • Even in coastal mountain ranges, climate change is slowly affecting forest communities as snowpack recedes and everything dries out
  • Hatfield Marine Science program gets a new name, new focus and more money under a NOAA initiative to study changing oceans
  • OSU scientists say two species of coastal beach grass have hybridized, raising issues with its impact on dune building and native plants
  • Oregon’s climatologist says last September’s wildfires were an unprecedented combination of events — and drought this year could mean a repeat
  • Landmark $5 million grant to Oregon Coast Aquarium will fund marine life rehab center and new “headwaters” feature
  • Oregon agency seeks public comment on which coastal beaches it should monitor for pollution issues this summer
  • OSU researchers find out that threatened marbled murrelets talk to each other, which can help with establishing nests
  • Newport-based researchers use ‘poop’ samples to monitor health issues of gray whales off Oregon coast
  • Starting March 11, Oregon residents can start getting early notice of earthquakes on their cell phones via new ‘Shake Alert’ system
  • Federal agency gives key approval for OSU’s $80 million wave energy testing experiment off the Lincoln County coastline
  • $700,000 federal grant will help OSU researchers and business group develop tools for starting new aquaculture operations
  • Risk of erosion and neighbor’s efforts combine to affect decisions on ‘armoring’ coastal properties, OSU researchers find
  • Massive landslide on Alsea River tributary east of Waldport may just have to work itself out over years and years
  • Landslide that forced evacuation of fish research center and property owners east of Waldport also wiped out county bridge and could move again, say county and state officials
  • Large “sunflower” sea stars, once plentiful off the Oregon and Pacific coasts, are now considered critically endangered
  • More federal and state campgrounds open this week, but Cape Perpetua Visitor Center remains closed indefinitely
  • Marine mammal experts remind public not to disturb seal pups on beaches
  • Parks workers will begin removing barriers Friday to beach day-use areas after state OKs Lincoln County reopening plan
  • Oregon Hatchery Research Center near Alsea helps contribute to new groundbreaking study on how salmon find their way home
  • Three-year study of Oregon resident gray whales show ocean conditions have big effect on their condition
  • OSU Sea Grant awards $1.15 million for five coastal research projects
  • Oregon Gov. Brown issues executive order to have state agencies begin work on climate issues
  • Funding for coastal early-warning earthquake system once again dies in last days of Legislature
  • Democrats unwilling to refer cap-and-trade to voters as Oregon GOP walkout goes into a third day
  • Oregon ‘Cap and Trade’ Legislation: Here’s an explanation of basic questions
  • Key to forestry-environment settlement is an agreement on timber aerial spraying
  • Funding for Oregon coast’s “Shake Alert” system moving through special session of Legislature
  • “Historic” forest agreement may add pressure on GOP senators to stay in session, not walk out
  • Oregon lawmakers make adjustments to greenhouse gas bill to ease impact on rural areas
  • After decades of regulation and then cooperation, Oregon waters reopen to groundfish trawling
  • Yachats rainfall in 2019 was second-lowest in past 10 years, again
  • First coastal “King Tides” of the season begin Monday, Nov. 25
  • OSU hauls blue whale bones out of Yaquina Bay after three years of “cleaning”
  • Central Lincoln PUD sells out shares of its first community solar system in just two days
  • Port of Alsea delays $2.66 million marina project for a year because of permit issues
  • Lincoln County judge tosses out 2017 voter ban of aerial pesticide spraying
  • Orchard’s orchids: A Yachats man’s love affair with a rare flower from South Africa
  • Historic preservation volunteers descend on Cape Perpetua shelter for two weeks
  • Legislature’s repeal of building ban in coastal tsunami zones brings out critics — and local support
  • Despite trauma of young whale’s death last week, live strandings are very unusual
  • Humpback whale euthanized after 30 hours on Waldport beach was healthy before stranding, necropsy shows
  • Expect another year of poor Chinook fishing, low limits due to continued poor ocean conditions
  • Mysterious murrelet: The public joins survey each July to develop more information on the seabird
  • Last lowest tides of the year occur each morning this weekend
  • Lowest tides of year return just in time for July 4 holiday visitors
  • Job Corps closures, transition to private contractors leaves 200 Angell students and staff in limbo
  • Cape Perpetua staff and volunteers kick off a summer full of activities
  • State and volunteers nurture native plant nurseries for coast restoration efforts
  • See those sea lion rafts offshore? Here’s an expert’s explanation – and more
  • Central coast’s only elk habitat area has special meaning for ODFW
  • Yachats group looking high and low to help pay for Amanda Trail suspension bridge
  • Noxious odors and community uproar closes Waldport elementary school Wednesday
  • Cleanup crews finish work early Friday on milk spill south of Yachats
  • One step at a time for Yachats Coastal Gems walking group
  • 2018 rainfall is second lowest in nine years
• Category: Featured
  • Gray whales migrating north are malnourished, stressed and without many newborns, foreshadowing another die-off
  • Sheriff’s office hopes to bring in fresh search crews Monday for 2-year-old Siletz boy missing since Saturday afternoon
  • 15th annual Yachats New Year’s Day peace hike commemorates native suffering and resilience
  • New report on dozens of measures and benchmarks paints troubling, challenging picture for Lincoln County
  • Newport nurses and Samaritan Health reach agreement late Friday on new, three-year contract
  • Researchers probe coastal marshes for sand and fossils to determine extent of old tsunamis
  • Waldport and Yachats launch two days of fireworks shows, parade, music, food and fun
  • State, federal biologists study bats in coastal forests to see the effect of opening more space for animals
  • U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in Oregon case that could decide how cities handle homeless camping
  • New but “aspirational” state plan outlines ways to overcome gaps and obstacles on 400-mile Oregon Coast Trail
  • New study shows that coastal counties rely more and more on “transfer income” from growing number of seniors
  • Pray for clear skies Saturday, Oct. 14 as central Oregon coast becomes first area of U.S. to experience unusual solar eclipse
  • Lincoln County commissioners pass 1-year moratorium on new vacation rental licenses as they wait for judge’s decision
  • Attack on gray whale calf by large pod of orcas Monday brings marine predation close to shore for dozens of witnesses
  • OSU scientists try to find answers to “so many questions” about small group of whales off central Oregon Coast
  • Help Wanted! Employers of all types still seek workers following turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic
  • Yachats audience voices strong support Thursday night for continued use of Commons as a community center open and available to all
  • Weather permitting, Yachats’ 13th annual New Years Peace Hike returns in full on Sunday
  • In late-night court filing Sunday, Oregon attorney general says state should delay gun permit process until February
  • Race for Oregon governor and three congressional districts still too close to call Wednesday
  • The Oregon governor’s race: Three candidates offer three different approaches to climate-related issues
  • The Oregon governor’s race: Kotek and Johnson differ widely from Drazen on abortion rights
  • The Oregon governor’s race: Candidates have different views on how to improve mental health care
  • Sigler pleads guilty Tuesday to manslaughter and burglaries in 2020 killing of Mark Campbell and sentenced to 27 years in prison
  • Frustrated with lack of code enforcement, Yachats planning commission asks city manager to address staffing “as soon as possible”
  • Lincoln County commissioners plan to proceed with their vacation rental ordinance, will extend license moratorium again
  • Have guitar, will travel. Musicians at coastal restaurants perform to their own beat and just for the fun of it
  • Lincoln County ballot measure phasing out short-term rentals struck down by Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals
  • Yachats fire district increases staff pay as it — and most coastal departments — scrambles to hire and keep firefighters and paramedics
  • As coastal cities deal with homeless issues, Seaside tries new — but untested — ordinance to discourage campers
  • July Fourth holiday celebrations return with a bang — two fireworks shows, La de da parade, music, art, food and lots of fun
  • Yachats Planning Commission votes 6-0 Tuesday to reject conditional use permit for controversial hotel/motel project
  • For the first time in years, Lincoln County has competition for ambulance services pitting a longtime, local company against a national provider
  • A sense of responsibility brings Yachats violin maker out of retirement to restore life and music to 100-year-old harp
  • “Help wanted” signs say it all — many employers in central coast’s tourist-oriented economy are still hunting for workers
  • Health workers, paramedics and sheriff’s deputies warn about significant increase in Lincoln County fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths
  • Fleets of lighted boats return to chase “market” squid off the central Oregon coast as fishery adapts to changing ocean
  • Oregon governor and health officials announce Thursday that indoor and school mask mandates will end March 19 as Covid-19 cases recede
  • The holiday spirit shines in south Lincoln County as people celebrate Christmas but also reach out to help the less fortunate
  • Earthquake experts believe there’s little to fear from swarm of nearly 70 quakes off the central Oregon coast
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – November 2021
  • Bakery heaven created by local owners and staff means long lines every week outside Pacific Sourdough in Waldport
  • By re-thinking how to reach new students, Oregon Coast CC sees strong post-pandemic turnaround in 2021 enrollment
  • As police departments everywhere struggle for officers, Lincoln County tries a special hiring event to attract new deputies
  • Chronic lack of substitute teachers — and no solution in sight — forces Lincoln County School District to cancel classes Friday
  • Waldport High School’s 8-man football team wins first OSAA playoff game in 42 years Friday night, now heads to Lost River
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – October 2021
  • Lincoln County voters have until 8 pm. Tuesday to return ballots as local money measures and countywide vote on vacation rentals could push turnout to 40 percent
  • After 15 years of sharing and repairing, Waldport’s Green Bike Co-op has been even busier during pandemic lockdown
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – September 2021
  • Despite a spate of land-clearing along Highway 101 between Yachats and Waldport, septic requirements will determine if anything can be built
  • Waldport cartoonist draws on her unconventional past, views of the world and off-beat ideas to make people laugh
  • A TRAGEDY AT DEVILS CHURN: How Steve Allen died, how bystanders and paramedics responded, and now calls for an after-action review
  • Bystanders describe desperate attempt to rescue California man who drowned Thursday at Devils Churn on Cape Perpetua
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – August 2021
  • Louis Southworth — a slave who bought his freedom, homesteaded near Waldport and donated land for its first school — is namesake of city’s new park
  • Rapid deteriorating whale carcass moves out of cove early Sunday, floats into bay for a bit — and high tide is taking it out to sea
  • Young gray whale was likely a victim of orcas and dead when it washed ashore Monday in Yachats
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – July 2021
  • No room at the campsite. Coastal campgrounds and RV parks booked solid as post-pandemic travelers flood the highways
  • SAVING THE OREGON SILVERSPOT: Researchers focus on meadows south of Yachats trying to unravel mysteries of threatened butterfly and its habitat
  • Yachats chief says firefighters will not not respond to incidents inside Yachats Brewing, re-igniting 7-year-old building permit controversy
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – June 2021
  • Waldport artist Jean Esteve took the long, winding road in life, family, travels, writing — and finally painting
  • Changing ocean conditions create fishery for “market” squid off Oregon coast, already more valuable than commercial salmon catch
  • Despite missing many senior activities while learning remotely, Waldport High’s 2021 graduates look forward to a non-pandemic future
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – May 2021
  • As they rehabilitate their Yachats River property, Emily and Paul O’Neill also want to bring modern farm stand idea to town
  • Mid-coast cities and service districts now collaborating on how to best plan future regional water sources, supplies, protections
  • SPECIAL REPORT: After three years of fear, mismanagement and inaction, Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board finally had to act after pornography complaints about chief
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – April 2021
  • As tourist season approaches, many coastal businesses are scrambling — and getting creative — to find shrinking number of workers
  • In search of money and savings, Yachats Fire Board members begin to question district’s relationship with nonprofit ambulance service
  • When Lincoln County’s homebound can’t go to mass vaccination clinics, special nurses race to deliver doses to them
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – March 2021
  • Cultural center director and visitors association team up to hike and map 800 public art projects on the Oregon coast
  • After the pandemic shut down last year’s Spring Break, the coast’s hospitality industry prepares for a flood of visitors this year
  • Coastal conservation group, tribe, and ODFW are salvaging logs from fall fires and winter windstorms to restore local streams in the summer
  • DELIVERING HOPE: Paramedics, nurses, doctors and lots of volunteers relish new roles as they bring COVID-19 vaccines to Lincoln County residents
  • A matter of when, not if: Yachats’ and Oregon coast’s fragile beauty is perched on the edge of disaster, so get prepared
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – February 2021
  • Tuesday update of U.S. 101 repairs: Daytime closure in place all week, crews will now try to retrieve equipment on Saturday
  • SPECIAL REPORT: What’s the future of the 85-year-old Yaquina Bay Bridge? Newport and Lincoln County want to know, state says there are no plans — and no money — to replace it
  • Owner of thriving Luna Sea in Yachats buys former Yuzen restaurant in Seal Rock to open second outlet, even in these crazy times
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – January 2021
  • Hidden theft, open danger: One Yachats couple’s pursuit of justice for the crime of financial elder abuse
  • Lincoln County schedules mass vaccination clinic Friday to work through 500-person waiting list, looks for more clinic sites and doses
  • Lincoln County schedules another mass vaccination clinic Friday to work through 500-person waiting list, looks for more clinic sites — and doses
  • Lincoln County reopens registration for three-days of COVID-19 vaccinations this week after state fulfills request for 1,675 doses
  • Waldport elementary teacher has seen it all in her 40 years in the classroom — and continues to adjust during coronavirus pandemic
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – December 2020
  • Disparate groups come together in north Lincoln County with one goal in mind — rebuild fire ravaged Otis and its community
  • Fishing for data: Sensors on hundreds of crab pots help real-time search for oxygen “dead zones” off Oregon coast
  • First COVID-19 vaccine arrived Thursday in Lincoln County, health care workers will be first to get doses but months later for general public
  • Lincoln County Oregon Building Permits – November 2020
  • Oregon coast tidal areas showing big resurgence by most sea stars after wasting disease caused massive die-off seven years ago
  • Vaaler, Stott and Scott win Yachats races for mayor and city council, foreshadowing changes when they take office in January
  • It’s election day 2020 — go to YachatsNews for results Tuesday night
  • Lincoln County Building Permits — October 2020
  • 2020 ELECTION ROUNDUP: Voter turnout in Lincoln County hits more than 60 percent, should go above 80 percent by Tuesday night
  • Race for mayor of Yachats pits first-term incumbent seeking to finish his work opposed by council member who often questions process, challenges decisions
  • Gerry and Roy Foss of Yaquina Nursery have spent decades growing cacti, succulents and love up Yachats River Road
  • Lincoln County Building Permits — September 2020
  • THE KELLY DISNEY COLD CASE: Four decades after the 17-year-old disappeared in Newport, her family still pushes for help and investigators still press for answers
  • Oregon Coast Community College starts new academic year Monday with unprecedented challenges but big resolve to overcome them
  • Residents say hundreds of homes lost in two fires burning east of Lincoln City; firefighters hope better weather helps them battle two blazes Thursday
  • Lincoln County Building Permits — August 2020
  • Testing Yachats’ and Lincoln County sewers for coronavirus is helping develop an early warning system to fight COVID-19 throughout Oregon
  • Lincoln County won’t enter Phase 2 of reopening process until after Labor Day, state health authorities announce Thursday
  • Comprehensive, 2-year survey of Cape Perpetua area visitors show its increasing value to Yachats-area tourism
  • Coronavirus ravages fall school schedules, instruction as Lincoln County district again forced to stay out of buildings for months
  • COMET CHASER: Waldport nature photographer turned to the nighttime sky as Neowise streaked across the solar system
  • Neighborhood near Depoe Bay leads initiative petition that could determine fate of 600 vacation rentals in Lincoln County
  • Lincoln County’s health director sounds alarm about diminishing COVID-19 testing supplies and slow results
  • Free meal in a paper sack times 11,600 — Waldport’s Moose Lodge dishes out food with lots of community support
  • At the start of a coastal tourist season unlike any other, promotors and businesses try to change their message to survive
  • First days of governor’s face mask order in Lincoln County marred by massive racial backlash on week-old local directive
  • Yachats church’s “Pastor Bob” pushed by faith and family activism, rises to new challenges during pandemic and troubled times
  • Lincoln County races to trace hundreds of contacts by sick Pacific Seafood workers, will ask everyone to quarantine for 14 days
  • Pacific Seafood announces that 124 workers at its Newport plants have tested positive for COVID-19; closes all five facilities
  • Yachats lodging and more restaurants prepare to reopen next week as closures end and new operating protocols take effect
  • Living in Yachats, working anywhere: How local professionals do it remotely
  • Eight weeks after coronavirus shutdown, most Lincoln County businesses can begin reopening Friday with restrictions on customers and employees
  • Six candidates for Lincoln County commissioner means the chance of single winner in May primary election is slim
  • Hotly contested May primary race for Lincoln County district attorney pits two candidates with different views of the office
  • Owners of closed Yachats-area shops try other methods to stay in business, but worry about longterm shutdown
  • Without help, Yachats businesses and their supporters worry they won’t be able to re-open after coronavirus closures
  • Native story of three sisters offers a view into these troubled times
  • Waldport High staff honors school’s 34 seniors as state extends classroom shutdown for remainder of the year
  • Oregon cancels school for rest of year to limit coronavirus spread; Lincoln County district readies online programs
  • Slumping Oregon economy could jeopardize big infusion of money, programs for Lincoln County schools
  • Coronavirus stories: How communities and people are reacting, reaching out to help each other
  • Keep exercising – even if you can’t go to class
  • Help hospitality workers by hiring them for jobs
  • Will a little humor help get us through this staggering pandemic?
  • Beach walks will be missed if state closes day-use areas
  • An act of kindness, tears of gratitude
  • Social distancing doesn’t exist at grocery stores
  • Helpful hint: buy washable cotton gloves
  • Coronavirus wipes out Spring Break on the Oregon coast, devastating businesses and threatening workers
  • Vital Bites, Yachats’ newest dining option, opens just in time for take-out only restrictions
  • Lincoln County schools will close Monday after Oregon governor issues late-night order for statewide shutdown
  • Oregon governor bans large gatherings for 30 days to help fight spread of coronavirus; Yachats groups canceling events, city cutting back hours
  • Award-winning bluegrass musician scheduled for Yachats performance cancels West Coast tour
  • Best Bets: Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 14
  • Best Bets Feb. 28 to March 18
  • After interviews and responses, Yachats council ready to appoint new member Thursday
  • “Cinderella” wraps up its three-week run on Friday and Saturday
  • Cape Perpetua marine reserves seeks comments on plans for research and conservation
  • Best Bets for the week of Feb. 21-29
  • This weekend’s Yachats art quilt show treats old practice in a new way
  • Dispute between State Parks and Lane County has closed Heceta lighthouse for more than a year
  • Ninth annual agate festival expected to draw thousands of rock enthusiasts this weekend
  • Waldport boys basketball coach helps makes a little Oregon sports history
  • Yachats gets ready to kick off 20 years of celebrating mushrooms with big weekend of events
  • Volunteers from Oregon and across the country converge on Cape Perpetua to restore historic shelter
  • As Yachats-area housing market continues to heat up, agents and buyers scramble to find homes
  • Yachats, central Oregon coast businesses reap benefit of another strong tourist season
  • “Shop the Dock” program gives coastal residents and visitors a close-up view of Oregon fisheries
  • Wakonda Beach State Airport caters to pilots who enjoy flying and the Oregon coast
  • Expansion of earthquake early-warning system along Oregon coast takes a hit in last days of Legislature
  • Yachats-to-Florence bus has few passengers but gets an extension and likely a big, new lease on life
  • Yachats celebrates Fourth of July and community with pancakes, pie and parade
  • Yachats’ July 4 fireworks show the result of core group of volunteers – and lots of donations
  • Angell Job Corps Center gets a reprieve but future transfer issue won’t go away
  • In their own words: Angell Job Corps students tell of life’s changes at Forest Service center
  • $6 million, 21-unit Yachats low-income housing project already has a long waiting list
  • Three building projects show progress in downtown Yachats
  • Yachats author’s ‘Saving Big Creek’ book a labor of love and persistence
  • Friends of Yachats Library annual sale is a lot more than a book event
  • Yachats and its businesses gear up for busy Spring Break
  • Forest deputy patrols the gravel roads and timberlands of Lincoln County
  • Yachats ‘watchers’ play integral part in weather reporting systems
  • Winter campground hosts say it’s a labor of love
  • Yachats experiencing a “boomlet” of new construction
  • King tides photo project draws Yachats-area volunteers
  • New Newport hospital helps Samaritan continue medical improvements
  • Does the Yachats Fire District need help?
  • Yachats Fire District struggles to contain cost of new station
  • Paradise lost, Yachats found
  • Five-year-old permit fight may be nearing end
• Category: Good 2 Know
  • Yachats Octoberfest, Waldport Cruzin’ for Crab fall victim to coronavirus, meeting change, job vacancies, and truce over Waldport fence ……
• Category: Letters
  • Passing COCF&R levy would continue major savings on capital projects
  • Waldport council issues letter on its decision to remove mayor from office
  • Trump administration tries to erase the past, destroy the future
  • Newport’s Highway 101 couplet idea is going the wrong way
  • Stand with me Saturday, April 5 in protest outside Newport city hall
  • Time to get newspapers off their addiction to taxpayer-funded legal notices
  • County commission candidate criticizes Miller investigation process, motivation
  • Hall, Miller should appoint interim-only commissioner to county seat
  • County commission candidate urges change from three to five positions
  • Waldport councilor endorses Claire Hall for county commissioner
  • Seal Rock resident appreciates Hall’s accessibility and openness
  • Ex-mayor of Waldport endorses Lambert for position
  • Former colleague supports Hall for re-election to commission
  • Neighbor says Kilduff will add transparency to Waldport city hall
  • Rios supporting Lambert in race for mayor of Waldport
  • Lincoln City council member supports Lambert for Waldport mayor
  • Lambert will bring “joyful approach” to Waldport mayor position
  • County’s deflection process was unnecessarily contentious
  • Former CASA volunteer supports Lambert for Waldport mayor
  • Claire Hall cares about Lincoln County and should be re-elected
  • Waldport councilor endorses Kilduff for mayor
  • Save Our Siletz River founders support Hall in commission race
  • Lambert would bring her passion to Waldport mayor’s position
  • Four mayors endorse Hall for re-election to county commission
  • Former Waldport councilor endorses Lambert for mayor
  • Former OCCC president supports Hall in Lincoln County commission race
  • Federal plan to kill barred owls is wrong approach to saving forests
  • What can be done to make Highway 20 east of Newport safer?
  • View the Future explains its position on 40-acre logging proposal
  • Watershed group wants Siuslaw Forest to stop allowing herbicide use
  • We need to protest Weyerhaeuser spraying near Eckman Lake
  • Weyerhaeuser should have to pay for water tests after spraying
  • Weyerhaeuser needs to find alternatives to helicopter spraying
  • Yachats valley resident opposes roadside herbicide spraying
  • Benfield has experience, professionalism to end DA’s office disarray
  • Library support is crucial in rural areas like Lincoln County
  • College’s bond request just renews rate, doesn’t mean an increase
  • Law school colleague supports Wallace in DA’s race
  • Benfield can end chaos, dissension in district attorney’s office
  • Former colleague supports Benfield for Lincoln County DA
  • Yachats council should raise concerns about Starker forest spraying
  • 15neighborhoods group supports Hall in commissioner race
  • Former Oregon Coast CC president urges yes vote on $33 million bond
  • Organizer seeks support for Waldport transitional housing
  • State should have on-site supervision of drone’s herbicide spraying
  • Spring on Oregon coast is also herbicide spraying season
  • Oregon Marine Reserves program gets boost by Legislature
  • Return of sea otters could help reduce green crab invasion
  • Lincoln County’s only community radio station needs help to keep broadcasting
  • Arc of Lincoln County thanks Siletz for program grant
  • What can be done to alert highway drivers near Yachats fire station?
  • Authorities need to see if Yachats Post Office is operating correctly
  • Planning — not complaining — is key to surviving emergencies
  • Use this week’s storms to prepare for bigger disasters
  • Coastal residents must try to stop major logging, spraying of forests
  • County commissioners must try to help protect local watersheds
  • Donations to Oregon Cultural Trust can help Lincoln County organizations
  • Lincoln County residents, commissioners should oppose timber spraying
  • New Oregon legislation will help restore more critical coastal estuaries
  • Beaver Creek resident urges opposition to proposed aerial spraying
  • County planners wrong to deny Hetzler workforce housing idea
  • Timberland spraying may be legal but it’s not safe for the public
  • Citizens must try to stop Beaver Creek herbicide spraying
  • Lincoln County measure would have blocked proposed Beaver Creek spraying
  • Motorists need signs to protect them from “Darwin Tree” on Highway 101
  • Yachats’ boardwalk project on Ocean View Drive deserves to be fast-tracked
  • Newport mayor should resign over Facebook posts
  • Local July 4 celebrations need to end fireworks, go to drone shows
  • Fireworks regulations need stronger enforcement by all agencies
  • VIA Oregon Coalition opposes steep increase in county vacation rental licenses
  • Lincoln County resident asks Senator Anderson to help end GOP walkout
  • Presiding judge thanks Lincoln County jurors for their service
  • Former Port of Alsea manager supports Bishop, Powers for re-election
  • Former vendor questions oversight of Yachats Farmers Market operations
  • Let state, county agencies know your feelings about Lindly Park plans
  • Former college president urges yes vote on trades bond in May election
  • Yachats needs to discuss “night sky” initiative and intrusive lighting
  • Proposed legislation allowing liability waivers is bad policy and needs to die
  • Yachats nonprofit seeks community comments for strategic planning
  • Center director urges end-of-year giving to Oregon Cultural Trust
  • Covid-19 is now a pandemic of the aged — so please update your vaccinations
  • Yachats conservation group supports wild river act in Congress
  • Celeste McEntee will help bring change to Oregon
  • Gomberg will help protect a woman’s reproductive rights
  • Celeste McEntee is ready to advocate for hard-working Oregonians
  • 15neighborhoods group endorses Gomberg and Miller in Nov. 8 vote
  • Berdie’s attributes make him best choice for Yachats mayor
  • Lincoln County Democrats endorse three in non-partisan races Nov. 8
  • Ask YRFPD board for more financial details before approving levy
  • Gomberg works hard to support small businesses
  • HD 10 candidate Celeste McEntee understands forestry, farming issues
  • Skarlatos would bring needed change to Congress
  • Former Yachats councilor says Gomberg always listened
  • Gomberg too good, too responsive and too hardworking to “trade away”
  • Ask Yachats council candidates how they will work with others
  • Democrat crossing aisle to vote for Celeste McEntee in HD 10
  • McEntee will bring common sense to Lincoln County government
  • Celeste McEntee will take her Newport activism to Salem
  • Despite LUBA decision, 15neighborhoods group says their STR fight will continue
  • “Small but mighty” describes outreach by Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
  • Lincoln County needs to calculate cost of vacation rentals, not just income
  • Lincoln County should look at other areas to find vacation rental solution
  • Solutions to affordable housing crisis in Lincoln County will benefit everyone
  • Rep. David Gomberg deserves support and vote, not his GOP opponent
  • Community health centers are key to accessing affordable services
  • Yachats group urges care on rocky areas to protect shorebirds
  • Yachats July 4th events were truly a community effort
  • Yachats physician dismayed at Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
  • Central Lincoln PUD manager warns customers of supply chain issues
  • Opposition to Agate Point proposal galvanizes community members
  • Agate Point hotel developers explain details of proposed Yachats project
  • Why aren’t racist thugs who intimidated Black family being prosecuted more?
  • Yachats Action Alliance opposes Agate Point development proposal
  • Citizen involvement supposed to be included in Yachats’ comprehensive land use plan
  • Patient care changes at Newport hospital may be “too little too late”
  • Retiring county commissioner recommends Walter Chuck to replace him
  • STR intervener supports Jacobson and Miller for county commission seats
  • Miller’s professionalism, reliability and integrity would aid county commission
  • Former health department director endorses Jacobson for county commissioner
  • Former Airbnb executive running for Congress won’t get my vote
  • Samaritan taking steps to improve equity and inclusion issues
  • County commissioners, sheriff should begin implementing STR rules
  • Get ready for a bigger and better Waldport Beachcomber Days June 17-19
  • Waldport resident urges Holt, Menefee recall from COCF&R board
  • After hoping for better, prominent Waldport volunteer now says two COCF&R board members need to be recalled
  • “Listening sessions” shows Oregonians want governor who can transcend urban-rural divide
  • Commissioner says county lawyers are defending BM 21-203 and asks for patience
  • Waldport resident urges a close look at COCF&R recall petition — and to not sign it
  • Yachats commission wants to publicly acknowledge YYFAP’s 28 years of service to community
  • Be sure to ask Lincoln County commission candidates their views on STR measure passed in November
  • Bystanders at Sept. 9 Devils Churn drowning start petition calling for after-action review
  • Tragic Devils Churn drowning should not lead to more restrictions on access to nature
  • Yachats resident supports doctor suing Samaritan and Newport hospital
  • Waldport resident urges county commissioners to vigorously defend STR lawsuit
  • Former Waldport resident with new home has different perspective on BM 21-203
  • Agate Point developers should have seen the opposition back in July
  • Brothers seeking Agate Point motel OK disappointed by lack of community dialogue
  • Measure 21-203 is a chance to save neighborhoods from nightly rentals
  • Longtime Devil’s Lake homeowner endorses commissioners’ view of BM 21-203
  • Yachats needs to protect wetlands, reject proposed motel development
  • Facts, not fear mongering, count when considering STR issues in Lincoln County
  • Passage of anti-STR ballot measure would badly hurt Lincoln County economy
  • Look a lot closer at the “big” numbers vacation rental campaign is touting
  • Lots of reasons to support Measure 21-203 phasing out some short-term rentals
  • Yachats Fire property tax request Nov. 2 too high for people on fixed incomes
  • Bystanders who tried to save California man at Devils Churn ask for after-action review
  • Proposed development shows that city of Yachats needs to complete wetlands inventory
  • Educate tourists on ocean’s dangers, don’t blame first responders for not saving them
  • Longtime Yachats resident says it is time to recall mayor and City Council members
  • Neighborhoods benefit by having neighbors, not tourists, living next door
  • Owner of Lincoln County short-term rental explains opposition to ballot measure
  • Yachats resident asks other Verizon customers to contact customer service
  • Retiree incomes, not necessarily tourism, is bigger driver of Lincoln County’s economy
  • Citizen review board for foster children seeks more Lincoln County volunteers
  • Not surprised to hear about sewage leaking onto beach in Seal Rock
  • Illegal fireworks in tinder-dry conditions threaten residents of Bayshore community
  • The only remedy for too many short-term rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County is a license cap
  • Lincoln County Democrats endorse in non-partisan board races because they matter
  • Yachats, Lincoln County need broad discussion of housing crisis, not temporary fix
  • Owner of short-term rental in Bayshore says HOA first needs to enforce the local regulations
  • Bayshore resident says number of vacation rentals overwhelming the neighborhood
  • Commission member explains why she feels Yachats can benefit from full-time city planner
  • Opponent of short-term rentals say owners’ “facts” need many clarifications
  • Will you help us build 100 new (bird) houses in Yachats?
  • Lodging management executive says short-term rentals benefit the coastal economy
  • Longtime patron of the Adobe restaurant urges management to turn off marine lights
  • Yachats council doesn’t seem to understand its role in council/city manager form of government
  • Leaders of Oregon’s Timber Unity are associating with fringe groups, attacks on capitols
  • Here’s the rest of the story on the city of Yachats’ infrastructure projects
  • After a pause of several years, Yachats must regain momentum on infrastructure projects
  • Homeowner says Lincoln County should regulate, not eliminate short-term rentals
  • Letter writer says suggestion to close short-term rentals because of COVID-19 is misguided
  • Seal Rock homeowner appeals to county commission to protect their short-term rental rights
  • Proliferation of vacation rentals hampers people trying to move to Lincoln County
  • Banning marine lights will only lead to fewer tourists, tax dollars for city of Yachats
  • Motels pushback against proposed lighting ordinance goes against citizens desires for dark skies
  • There’s no evidence connecting vacation rentals in Lincoln County with the spread of COVID-19
  • Lincoln County commissioners should shut down vacation rentals to slow spread of COVID-19
  • Yachats city manager earned salary increase from current council with her good work
  • Housing stress in Lincoln County would be eased with limits on vacation rentals
  • Former Lincoln County lawyer urges vote for Buckley, admonishes two judges for interference
  • Newport attorney urges vote for Buckley to avoid presiding judge’s court “stacking”
  • Florence resident supports Mukumoto for Oregon House District 9
  • Former councilor encourages Yachats voters to elect Vaaler as mayor
  • Former Lincoln County DA Bovett recommends Buckley as circuit court judge
  • Newport attorney urges vote for Marcia Buckley as Lincoln County circuit judge
  • Sex crimes prosecutor urges vote for Benjamin to Lincoln County circuit court
  • Former Lincoln County DA endorses Buckley as circuit court judge
  • Lincoln County deputy DA endorses Claire Hall for commissioner
  • Kittel urges vote for Claire Hall as Lincoln County commissioner
  • Yachats resident says Mukumoto is best for House District 9
  • Newport officer asks voters to elect Benjamin as circuit judge
  • Longtime attorney recommends Buckley for Lincoln County bench Nov. 3
  • Retired female executive supports Benjamin for Lincoln County judge
  • Foster family urges vote for Amanda Benjamin to circuit court position
  • Mukumoto’s forestry expertise make him best candidate for Oregon House District 9
  • Former deputy DA endorses Buckley for circuit court judge
  • Common sense, confidence makes Buckley right choice for Lincoln County court
  • Newport resident urges Nov. 3 vote for Benjamin to Lincoln County circuit court
  • Yachats visitors and residents – please observe dog leash laws in state parks, on beaches
  • As races begin for Yachats council, let’s resist the ugliness of the current national discourse
  • Yachats couple also sees evidence of city’s “growing pains”
  • Yachats still experiencing undue pain in its transition from former method of governance
  • A cop’s kid asks that the public show appreciation to local law enforcement
  • Yachats community and visitors reminded to use masks, social distancing
  • Yachats’ limit on vacation rentals is intended to balance livability and economy
  • Yachats can learn from what happens when circumstances close vacation rentals
  • Yachats doctor urges continued personal precautions for COVID prevention
  • Judicial candidate thanks all Lincoln County voters and his supporters
  • Former business executive thinks experience matters in district attorney’s race
  • Former office manager supports Danforth for Lincoln County DA
  • Former Lincoln County DA endorses Cable in May primary election
  • Newport doctors urge retaining Judge Bachart on Lincoln County bench
  • Newport resident urges vote for Kamikawa for Lincoln County commissioner
  • Deputy DA reminds voters he has suspended election campaign, urges vote for Cable
  • Newport lawyer, wife of chief deputy, supports Cable for DA
  • Save Our Siletz founders support Kamikawa for Lincoln County commissioner
  • Lincoln County judge refutes Newport lawyer’s reversal claim
  • Juror on felony case not impressed with Cable’s courtroom work
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s lieutenant asks voters to re-elect Bachart as circuit judge
  • Waldport’s interim mayor urges vote for Claire Hall as county commissioner
  • Newport attorney recommends Cable for Lincoln County DA
  • Lincoln County deputy district attorney supports Danforth in May primary
  • Longtime defense attorney urges voters to replace circuit judge with Baldwin
  • Judge pro tem supports keeping Bachart on Lincoln County bench
  • Toledo man who sat through trial recommends Danforth for Lincoln County DA
  • Criminal defense attorney recommends Cable as Lincoln County DA
  • Coos Bay resident supports Daily for Democratic nomination in House District 9
  • Former Lincoln County district attorney endorses Bachart for re-election
  • Former chief deputy DA endorses Danforth for Lincoln County district attorney
  • Newport resident supports Sheryl Bachart for re-election to circuit court
  • Victim assistance specialist endorses Danforth for Lincoln County district attorney
  • Retired sheriff’s patrol deputy endorses Cable for district attorney
  • Deputy district attorney supports Danforth in May primary election
  • Former deputy district attorney supports Cable for Lincoln County DA
  • Longer-term thinking and resilience needed for Yachats, not knee-jerk reactions
  • Chief Deputy DA supports Cable in May 19 primary election
  • Deputy district attorney supports Cable in Lincoln County DA race
  • Lincoln City family endorses Baldwin for circuit court
  • Gamba in Congress could help stop Trump’s environmental destruction
  • Gamba would be progressive voice in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
  • Yachats real estate broker supports Baldwin for judge
  • Getting a $1,200 check this week? Consider donating it to community fund
  • County commissioner asks visitors – including owners of second homes — to stay away
  • Old Yachats fire station property should be used for affordable housing
  • Fire chief apologizes for actions that led to ethics investigation
  • Yachats’ limits on vacation rentals could invite another expensive legal battle
  • Lights from new Yachats fire station continue to disturb neighbors
  • Yachats mayor and council miss three opportunities to build trust
  • Yachats should close loophole in its comprehensive plan to protect scenic views
  • Signs, not just vacation rentals, need limits and licenses too
  • We support proposed Yachats regulations on excessive lighting
  • Limiting vacation rentals is a way to balance Yachats’ livability
  • Now that there’s a limit on vacation rentals, will cars be next?
  • Proliferation of vacation rentals in Yachats hurts the city
  • A love letter to Yachats from a distant shore
  • Vacation rental owners concerned about Yachats’ regulations
  • Guidelines for letters to the editor
• Category: News Briefs
  • Lincoln City’s top admnistrator resigns after three years in job
  • Newport woman killed after Highway 20 head-on collision Thursday
  • Pacific Fisheries council sets dates and limits for ocean salmon fishing
  • Six county fire departments awarded wildfire grants for the summer
  • Lincoln County is advertising for someone to become its top administrator
  • Waldport council OKs new contract for sheriff’s patrols, garbage rate increase
  • Illness forces cancellation of speech Sunday in Yachats on exclusion laws
  • Surfrider, SOLVE schedule Newport-area cleanups for Earth Day
  • “Ocean Wonders” is theme of Marine Science Day on Saturday
  • Waldport council finds allegations against city manager without merit
  • County seeks two new members for its planning commission
  • Eugene man dies in Highway 126 crash Thursday east of Florence
  • March rain amounts reinforce that all weather is local
  • County’s transfer of two Yachats streets may be finished this month
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate rises 11 percent over last year
  • Samaritan drops “urgent care” from name of its walk-in clinics
  • Local Democrats elect new officers for two-year terms
  • Siletz School’s culinary instructor wins group’s teacher of year award
  • Olalla Reservoir closes Tuesday so G-P can thin surrounding forest
  • Yachats Ladies Club’s spring bazaar is Saturday, Sunday
  • Saturday’s Unexpected Elephant sale benefits nonprofit resource agency
  • Rep. Hoyle’s staff set end-of-month meetings for in-person help
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate increases to 4.9 percent
  • Waldport chamber moves Beach, Bike & Blues event up one week in September
  • State commission ends official restrictions on Siletz Tribe’s hunting, fishing rights
  • Monday is the deadline for comments on revised Northwest Forest Plan
  • Corvallis woman killed Monday in Highway 34 accident
  • Samaritan offers class on how to deal with medical emergencies
  • Observation deck at Yachats State Park gets a much-needed facelift
  • Oregon state parks looking for more than 200 seasonal employees
  • North Lincoln museum gets $700,000 gift to expand its exhibits
  • Newport church is local host for interfaith Earth summit
  • City repairs Yachats Ocean Road water line break that drained half of storage tank
  • Watershed council premiers two films on Alsea basin projects
  • Rain amounts in Yachats area were just about average in February
  • Yachats bird group gets help from two youth groups, Lions Club
  • Oregon Coast CC wins initial OK to offer bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • Newport says leaking sewage pipe under Yaquina Bay is now repaired
  • Forest collective offering five hours of community activity Friday in Yachats
  • Tidewater man suspected of murder dies in Kansas police chase Jan. 25
  • Deputies arrest Waldport man after months of bias crimes against neighbors
  • Man found dead last October in Depoe Bay harbor identified
  • County commissioners OK $130,000 in grants to 12 organizations
  • Third Lincoln County summit in March will focus on coastal “blue economy”
  • Waldport man jailed Sunday after 2-hour downtown standoff with police
  • Siletz Tribal fund distributes grants to 15 Lincoln County organizations
  • Yachats fire board appoints new member, says so long to other
  • Joann’s closing Lincoln City store along with 14 others in Oregon
  • Free vision screening offered to children Tuesday at Yachats Lions Club
  • Grant allows college to now offer business workshop for free
  • Yachats groups will deliver special treats Friday to 100 people or groups
  • Toledo parts ways with its city manager, brings back fire chief
  • Vows renewal ceremonies return for Valentine’s Day in Yachats
  • Pigsley, Butler and Lane elected to 3-year terms on Siletz Tribal Council
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stuck at 4.8 percent for third month
  • Police say Depoe Bay motel worker argued with boss before killing him
  • Former Lincoln County superintendent wades into St. Helens school mess
  • Merkley, Hoyle hold joint town hall Saturday in Newport
  • Fishing support group uses $50,000 in grants for commercial safety gear
  • Rep. Hoyle announces subcommittee assignments for new session of Congress
  • Deputies arrest Newport and Siletz men in three child luring stings
  • Siletz, coastal tribes win $1.56 million grant for sea otter reintroduction
  • Nonprofit gives $24,000 to music programs in Lincoln County middle/high schools
  • Yachats changes rules on pre-paying system development charges
  • Oregon Coast CC directors appoint Alexander to board
  • Most Siuslaw Forest fees are waived on ML King Day Monday
  • Fisherman drowns after being swept off rocks near Otter Crest
  • Lincoln City councilor Mitch Parsons appointed to school district board
  • Lane County hires former Lincoln County DA as its legal counsel
  • Cape Perpetua group schedules 12th land-sea symposium Jan. 31
  • Flooring replacement at Newport hospital delays some surgeries until March
  • Last of winter’s king tides are this weekend — so watch out!
  • High-speed crash kills Florence man Tuesday on Highway 126
  • The rest of Oregon’s commercial crab fishery will open next week
  • Local Styrofoam to-go container ban now in effect statewide
  • Yachats fire district’s assistant administrator leaving for county job
  • Tickets for third annual Big Blue Film Festival Jan. 24-25 are on sale
  • Highway 101 repairs north of Newport will snarl traffic Jan. 7-8
  • Newport says leaking Yaquina Bay pipe may take a month to fix
  • Samaritan opening pharmacy on Lincoln City hospital campus
  • Suspect in man’s 2022 disappearance jailed on corpse abuse charge
  • Lincoln County jobless rate stays at 4.8 percent in November
  • County jail inmate died of medical condition, police say
  • Police underage luring stings lead to arrests of two more men
  • County’s new Lincoln City homeless shelter is now open
  • Losing candidate wins $3,615 judgement against Newport radio station
  • Waldport council evaluates manager, trims raise and seeks better communication
  • City officials, sheriff condemn racist letter urging roundup of “brown illegals”
  • Child luring sting leads to Eugene man’s arrest in Yachats
  • Yachats winter solstice celebration is Saturday
  • ODFW adopts summer five-fish recreational limit for groundfish
  • OSU gets $2.5 million federal grant for marine energy research
  • Community band brings concerts to Yachats and Florence this weekend
  • Yachats council praises manager after first year; awards 5 percent raise
  • Community choir launches three weeks of holiday performances
  • Waldport man sentenced to prison after sex abuse conviction
  • Damage from water leak closes OCCC’s center in Waldport
  • Yes, there was a lot — a record amount — of rain in November
  • Waldport man, Newport father and son cited for illegally killing bear
  • Two Lincoln County child luring stings land Dallas man in jail
  • 68-year-old Newport man arrested for murder after fight Wednesday
  • School board looking for new member after Cawley resignation
  • Yachats seeks applications for council seat and four commissions
  • Florence man killed Saturday night attempting to cross Highway 101
  • State parks buys 32 acres in Beaver Creek natural area
  • Lincoln County jobless rate rises to 4.8 percent in October
  • Oregon commercial Dungeness season delayed until at least Dec. 16
  • Body found Monday near Amanda Trail identified as Springfield man
  • Waldport council OKs vacating short section of street for new campground
  • 14 Waldport artists stage their first show and sale Saturday
  • Commissioners fix ordinance allowing deputies to cite long-term roadside campers
  • CoastBusters raises nearly $55,000 with its Newport, Florence walks
  • Yachats fire board seeks new member to replace Tucker
  • Samaritan hospice organization discusses end-of-life care
  • Veterans “Stand Down” event is Thursday in Newport
  • Yachats closes river beach access after sewage spill Saturday
  • State lifts recreational-use advisory for Eckman Lake
  • OSU Extension has openings for master gardener training in Lincoln County
  • Taft school employee arrested for rape, sex abuse of student
  • Deputies investigating needle found in Waldport trick-or-treat candy
  • Bigger than normal quake recorded 170 miles west of Bandon on Wednesday
  • Sheriff’s rescue team finds lost mushroom hunter near Waldport
  • Yachats continues to negotiate to stop clearcut south of city
  • Siuslaw National Forest starts seasonal slash burning
  • Oil slick on Highway 126 east of Florence leads to crashes, fatality
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate is stuck at 4.7 percent
  • Lincoln City police shoot, kill man during arrest attempt Saturday
  • Ukulele group donates defibrillators to city of Waldport, Cafe Chill, DaNoble House
  • Cougar wandering Newport bayfront Thursday dies during capture attempt
  • ODOT warns campaigners to keep signs away from highways
  • $72,000 workforce grant will bring seafood training to five schools
  • No injuries when delivery truck crashes into Yachats coffee shop
  • Florence teenager is 9th fatality on Highway 20 this year
  • Lincoln County health department announces flu shot clinics
  • Samaritan Health offering four flu shot clinics this month
  • Otis boy on dirt bike dies Oct. 3 in crash with delivery truck
  • “Weird Science” performs Saturday at Yachats sober dance party
  • Weather delays opening of new Waldport playground until spring
  • League of Women Voters hosting in-person/online candidate fair Thursday
  • Trail runners racing around Yachats, Cape Perpetua this weekend
  • County OKs new legal description of road it wants to give to Yachats
  • Lincoln County opens applications for $130,000 in economic development grants
  • September was another dry summer month in Yachats, but get ready for rain
  • Firewood permits for Siuslaw forest now available in Waldport
  • Newport student taken into custody Tuesday after school shooting threat
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stays at 4.7 percent in August
  • Samaritan offering emergency preparedness doubleheader Thursday
  • Newport woman killed in head-on crash Saturday east of Reedsport
  • State health warnings spreads from Eckman Lake to Alsea Bay estuary
  • Samaritan confirms cuts of 80 positions from its five-hospital system
  • Port of Alsea’s manager-in-waiting begins work Wednesday
  • Waldport awards $302,000 in final contracts for Crestline sidewalks
  • “Hands Across Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
  • Head-on fatality Saturday near Siletz results in homicide charges
  • Rail work closes road between Blodgett and Eddyville 3 times this month
  • Two days of rain in late August help forests from burning, streams from drying
  • Highway 101 bridge near Manzanita reopens to one lane, flagging with slow travel
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate reached 4.7 percent in July
  • Oregon Sea Grant hires sociologist to help coastal communities
  • COCF&R board seeks new member to finish Akin’s term
  • Sheriff’s annual “Shred Day” is Saturday, Sept. 7 in Newport
  • Port of Alsea seeking applicants for a part-time manager
  • Two Oregon Coast CC president candidates begin interview process Monday
  • Lincoln County commission candidates appear Saturday in Depoe Bay
  • Rescuers pluck 63-year-old ATV rider from ravine south of Yachats on Saturday
  • Waldport church offers emergency preparation fair Saturday
  • Siletz tribe’s annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow begins Friday
  • 14th annual Yachats River valley farm tour returns Saturday
  • College offering two-day contractor’s license class in September
  • Beverly Beach State Park reopens after 11 months of repairs
  • Toledo lumber mill closes Thursday, lays off 50 workers
  • School board selects Newport police chief to fill vacancy
  • Siuslaw forest awards $1.07 million in restoration grants
  • Biden nominates Newport researcher to lead marine mammal commission
  • COCF&R offers information Saturday on wildland fire protection
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent in June
  • Firefighters extinguish or contain several small blazes on Siuslaw forest
  • Yachats opens applications for mayor, council positions in November election
  • 40-member band seeks new players, begins practice for fall
  • OSU Extension Service re-opens its canning hotline
  • Siuslaw officials restrict fires in forest and campgrounds
  • Yachats flautist performing with “World music” ensemble Saturday
  • Samaritan Health offering wellness seminar July 25
  • Oregon Coast CC announces “On the Spot” admission events
  • Newport group offering nine-week musical theater workshop
  • Coast choral group holds big fundraiser Saturday in Newport
  • “Shop the Dock” tours launch again Friday in Newport
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium promoting puffin license plates
  • Safeway stores in Newport, Florence may be sold in Kroger merger
  • Siuslaw Forest seeks comments on proposal to fight invasive plants
  • Former wildlife trooper pleads guilty to shooting neighbor’s two dogs
  • Waldport receives $130,000 to help pay for Southworth Park playground
  • Highway 20 crash Monday evening kills two men east of Eddyville
  • June rain mostly fell early in month as central coast begins dry spell
  • View the Future hires Yachats resident as its first executive director
  • County’s unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent for third month
  • Losing county candidate asks radio station for his money back — and more
  • OSU gets $5.5 million for ocean energy work
  • District offering free breakfasts, lunches at four schools this summer
  • Bridge replacement will close South Beaver Creek Road for four months
  • School district seeks Newport-area board member after resignation
  • Bees and butterflies celebrated at Saturday event in Waldport
  • Lane Transit doubles service around Florence, improves connections
  • Highway delineators (finally) coming this summer to south edge of Yachats
  • Beverly Beach State Park closure extended to August
  • Razor clamming reopens from Yachats north, but other harvests still closed
  • Garbage rates going up 3.15 percent in Yachats and Waldport
  • Waldport woman sentenced to year in jail for November crash
  • Want to march in Yachats’ July 4 parade? There are deadlines coming up
  • Yachats Lions award $33,000 to 14 community organizations Tuesday
  • Lincoln County opens applications for $398,000 in water, sewer grants
  • Leader of Oregon Black Pioneer group speaks Sunday in Yachats
  • Agencies end response to coastal tar balls, still don’t know origin
  • State expands shellfish closures to all of Oregon coast Thursday
  • State agency begins monitoring of seven Lincoln County beaches
  • Yachats budget committee OKs 2024-25 spending plan
  • Cape Perpetua group offering free summer tidepool tours
  • Anyone can fish, clam or crab for free this weekend in Oregon
  • At least 20 people ill after eating mussels harvested over the weekend
  • State agencies, Coast Guard still looking for source of beach tar balls
  • Yachats council praises city manager, gives her raise as well
  • Veterans resource center holding first women’s luncheon June 12
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent in April
  • Waldport High sophomore wins OCCC’s inaugural business competition
  • Lincoln County Master Gardeners holding 23rd annual plant sale Saturday
  • ODFW, church hold kids fishing event Saturday at Eckman Lake
  • Tidewater woman killed Saturday in Highway 20 crash near Blodgett
  • Oregon Coast CC opens applications for medical assistant program
  • Pioneer Connect solicits applications for $5,000 grants
  • Portland-based vacation rental company laying off 800 workers
  • Emergency responders hold big exercise next week at Newport airport
  • Newport voters deciding whether to increase gas tax to 5 cents
  • Lincoln County Historical Society hires Syrop as executive director
  • Crash into Alsea River on Wednesday leads to two driving citations
  • April rainfall was slightly below normal, but 2024 amounts still very high
  • Coastal choir wrapping up season with weekend concerts
  • Man wearing “Rip City” sweatshirt does just that with county bus Sunday
  • Siletz man killed in Friday head-on collision just east of Newport
  • Nearly 70 vendors prepare for Waldport Wednesday market’s 2024 opening
  • Waldport woman dies Monday after Highway 101 crash in Newport
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate rises slightly in March
  • Newport council picks former Gresham manager to lead city
  • County announces low-income program to help spay and neuter pets
  • Lincoln County fair board seeks more members to bolster event
  • Oregon Coast CC president has Waldport forum Tuesday on $33 million bond
  • Animal experts euthanize badly wounded Newport sea lion
  • Retired wildlife trooper indicted for shooting Toledo neighbor’s two dogs
  • Five local fire districts win state grants for additional summer help
  • Forum for Lincoln County candidates, measures is April 18
  • Yachats council to interview four council applicants Wednesday
  • Political opinions? Explore yours, others at Sunday forum in Yachats
  • Coastal veterans group serving up fundraising dinner Saturday
  • Newport names city manager finalists, schedules public meetings
  • Port of Alsea board selects Ron Graves to transition into manager’s job
  • Tissot retiring from county historical society position on April 30
  • State schedules Lincoln County forum on prescription drug prices
  • Governor names Holland to the Oregon Arts Commission
  • Governor signs legislation to temporarily fix recreational immunity law
  • Wildlife trooper cites 2 men for illegal killing of cow elk
  • Port of Alsea board will interview 3 for manager’s position
  • USGS reports 5 earthquakes off southern Oregon coast Tuesday night
  • Yachats still accepting applications for city council vacancy
  • Toledo police arrest man for burning down Memorial Field’s restrooms
  • Adventist Health closing its medical offices in Lincoln City
  • Corvallis-based nonprofit serving Lincoln County youth wins $1 million grant
  • County buys property in Lincoln City for part of shelter program
  • Lincoln County courts change juror notification mailing and systems
  • Agencies warn beachgoers about disturbing plover nesting areas
  • Deputies arrest man on charges of killing his mother in Siletz
  • Oregon Coast CC announces community education class offerings
  • Lincoln County sees slight increase in unemployment rate
  • Newport man wanted for attempted murder arrested in California
  • Bayshore off-leash dog injury leads to $900,000 negligence lawsuit
  • Yachats researcher will talk about health, happiness at Samaritan event
  • Wyden reschedules Lincoln County town hall to March 16
  • School district announces administrative change
  • State closes razor clamming from Lincoln City to Seal Rock
  • Toledo utility clerk accused of theft from city, employees union
  • Portland-based Vacasa lays off 5 percent of employees
  • Lincoln County veterans office holds two-day signup “blitz”
  • Landslide cuts water to 250 Beverly Beach residents for 16 hours Wednesday
  • Waldport church offers support group sessions on grief
  • “Beyond the Sky” is topic Sunday by Yachats arts and sciences group
  • Yachats city hall closed all week for staff training
  • Siuslaw forest’s conservation groups gathering Thursday in Yachats
  • Tweaks to recreational immunity law approved by Oregon Senate
  • Environmental advocates from around the world visiting Yachats area Tuesday
  • Newport will ask voters in May to increase gas tax to 5 cents a gallon
  • State police plan Newport saturation patrols during seafood festival
  • Siuslaw forest officials sign management agreement with Coos tribes
  • Oregon Marine Reserves hires new project leader
  • Siletz Tribe’s charitable fund distributes $428,000 to 28 nonprofits and others
  • New “Dance Yachats” group kicks up its heels starting Saturday
  • Police identify victim in Feb. 7 crash as Waldport man
  • Lincoln County School District OKs facilities study in preparation for bond election
  • Anyone can fish, crab or clam for free this weekend in Oregon
  • AARP again offering in-person tax help in Waldport
  • Senator wants ODOT to study Highway 101 safety, congestion issues
  • Samaritan, county team up for two opioid seminars Feb. 29
  • Yachats man gets 12-year prison sentence after sex abuse plea
  • Coast choir group wins three grants to continue, expand work
  • Yachats’ vow renewals returns for couples on Valentine’s Day
  • Siletz tribal members re-elect three members to 9-member council
  • Highway 20 crash near Blodgett kills 61-year-old man Wednesday
  • Heavy rain accelerates damage to Highway 101 north of Newport
  • Forest Service seeks concessionaire for Devils Churn
  • Waldport High athletic director earns national certification
  • Monroe lumber company donates Alsea-area park to Benton County
  • Local unemployment rate drops from 5.8 to 4.1 percent in 2023
  • Waldport driver who landed in Alsea Bay due in court Feb. 20
  • Florence man in middle of Highway 101 killed by truck
  • Sheriff’s office schedules coffee with public Wednesday in Waldport
  • Arts council launches program to train artists to teach others
  • Storm damage could lead to tax adjustments for county property owners
  • Yachats arts and sciences group resumes presentations Sunday
  • Newspapers in Newport, Lincoln City combine to form Lincoln County Leader
  • State police investigate elk poaching in east Lincoln County
  • Stranded sea turtle rescued Saturday dies Monday at Newport aquarium
  • Lincoln County Cultural Coalition awards $26,500 to 14 nonprofits and schools
  • It’s official — all fireworks now banned in unincorporated areas of Lincoln County
  • Coastal choir seeking new members for spring performances
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stays at 4 percent in November
  • Two more Lincoln County beaches added to bacteria monitoring list
  • Elderly Seal Rock man hospitalized after spending night in wrecked car
  • Waldport man arrested in burglary of ranger district offices
  • Yachats celebrates winter solstice Thursday with bonfire, food, music
  • Yachats Lions Club resurrects “Lunch Bunch” gatherings Thursday
  • House passes bill to remove one more hurdle to Siletz hunting, fishing rights
  • Second round of seasonal “king tides” return this week
  • Stranded turtle found north of Yachats now rehabbing in San Diego
  • Physician assistant joins Samaritan’s Waldport clinic
  • Marine science center asking crab fleet to bring it an accidental octopus
  • Newport bank only bidder for radio station headquarters and tower properties
  • State police seek help in two Lincoln County elk poaching cases
  • Seal Rock Garden Club’s annual greens sale is Saturday
  • Coastal band will perform holiday concert Saturday in Yachats
  • Waldport woman due in court Dec. 11 following Nov. 24 highway crash
  • Lincoln County promotes assistant to emergency manager position
  • Oregon Coast CC soliciting applicants for open board seat
  • Lincoln County unemployment now approaching statewide rate
  • Elderly walker found dead Tuesday morning along Crestline Drive in Waldport
  • Coastal Voices sets holiday concerts in Lincoln City, Yachats and Newport
  • Santa arrives in Yachats Saturday, but organizers still need gifts, help
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium staff caring for sea turtle found north of Yachats
  • Sunday event at Waldport visitor center and museum will honor Nickerson
  • It’s free to fish in Oregon on Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
  • Waldport woman cited for harassment after grocery store incident
  • Applications open for $130,000 in Lincoln County economic development grants
  • Police arrest Tillamook County woman after Wednesday crash on Highway 101
  • Commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon, Washington and California delayed until at least Dec. 16
  • State finds six kids with lead issues after eating recalled applesauce
  • Waldport Meals on Wheels site seeks more kitchen volunteers
  • Lincoln County school board member honored with statewide award
  • Siuslaw National Forest now offering Christmas tree permits
  • Jury convicts Blodgett man for murder of former girlfriend
  • Yachats resident featured in Dec. 9 fundraising gala for Samaritan hospital district
  • Waldport church invites public to workshop on coping with holiday grief
  • Local Secret Santas looking to help senior citizens this holiday season
  • Yachats plans second planning session Thursday on energy, emergency grant
  • Search and rescue team finds lost mushroom hunter near Florence
  • Ports in Newport, Astoria and North Bend receive $36.5 million in infrastructure funds
  • Low rainfall amounts in October continues Yachats-area drying trend
  • County commissioners urge displaying green lights for veterans
  • Perpetua’s land-sea symposium is Nov. 18 in person and on line
  • Nye Beach banner project founder severely injured in fall
  • Waldport gallery’s first youth art contest hands out $1,350 in prizes
  • Lincoln County jobless rate in September stays at 4.1 percent
  • OSU student from Newport arrested in robot bomb threat
  • Forest Service seeks concessionaire for Devils Churn
  • After two decades, Lincoln County is looking for a new medical examiner
  • Thursday meeting in Yachats seeks public’s ideas on emergency response, resiliency
  • Port of Alsea board picks replacement for resigning member
  • OSU now offering Samaritan employees reduced tuition programs
  • Work from Yachats Arts Guild on display through November in Newport
  • Wildfires force cancellation of Siletz tribe’s “Run to the Rogue”
  • Oregon coast’s own shark experts show off their stuff Saturday
  • Samaritan offering drive-through flu clinics Saturday for its patients
  • Seal Rock Garden Club celebrates 75th anniversary Saturday
  • USGS records small earthquake Sunday west of Bandon
  • Like the downtown Yachats banners? Bid to own one Saturday
  • Port of Alsea board holds special meeting Thursday to interview candidates
  • Yachats car wreck Thursday lands Roseburg man in jail
  • Siletz tribe gets $990,000 grant for domestic violence programs
  • Firewood cutting permits for Siuslaw forest available Monday
  • Firefighters wrapping up efforts on two blazes in Siuslaw National Forest
  • ODFW warns central coast beachgoers to stay away from sick sea lions
  • Port of Alsea board will interview 5 candidates for upcoming vacancy
  • Samaritan stages “Healthier You Expo” Saturday, Sept. 30 in Newport
  • Choir receives grant to help bring song to Lincoln County schools
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate drops slightly for seventh month
  • Waldport gallery owner launches art contest for teen-agers
  • November trial set for Yachats man charged with encouraging child sex abuse
  • “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
  • Social worker joins Waldport Clinic staff
  • Toledo motorcyclist killed in Thursday collision on north side of Alsea Bay Bridge
  • Alaska man killed in Highway 20 crash Tuesday evening
  • Samaritan, contractor settle multi-million flooring dispute at Newport hospital
  • More public meetings scheduled in southern Oregon on proposed wind projects
  • Health foundation holds Sept. 16 meeting on its charitable “Giving Circle”
  • Salem news company buys Newport News-Times, two other papers
  • Fire in Siuslaw National Forest northeast of Florence grows to 144 acres this week
  • Pioneer Connect awarded nearly $25 million to build more rural broadband internet
  • Salem woman dies in one-car wreck near Otter Rock
  • Still no ruling on Lincoln County’s vacation rental regulations; commissioners halt applications
  • Lincoln County awarded $388,800 grant for fish passage work
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate continues its slow decline
  • Registration open for 3rd annual CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer
  • Newport police identify man shot and killed Aug. 9 on Yaquina bridge
  • Eugene performer brings Wild West to Yachats on Friday
  • Siletz Charitable Fund makes quarterly awards totaling $249,000
  • ODFW biologists ask public to leave struggling murres alone
  • Eugene team becomes “Exploding Whales” Saturday to benefit Newport institute
  • Newport High soccer player dies after practice Monday
  • Agencies ban fires for much of Lincoln County, including campgrounds and beaches
  • Oregon Marine Reserves announces new research leader
  • Sheriff’s office schedules annual “shred day” for Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Tidewater man jailed on seven charges, $500,000 bail after fight with neighbor
  • Night work on Yaquina Bay bridge will snarl traffic for 2 weeks
  • Waldport man accused of sex abuse in June 2022 incident
  • Friends of Joni Bicksler raising funds for Post Office bench refurbishing, plaque
  • Newport police detain man after shooting death on Yaquina Bay Bridge
  • County removes 5 diseased Cypress trees from courthouse lawn
  • Fish and Wildlife commission OKs new rules for commercial crab gear
  • Some scholarships available for OCCC’s year-long business program
  • Yachats chess club open to players of all skill levels Sunday
  • 25-year-old Central Coast Chorale changes name, keeps vision
  • Forest Service firefighter killed in Coos County truck accident
  • Highway 101 crash near Coos Bay kills couple from Port Orford
  • OHA ends public health advisory for Seal Rock beach
  • Signups for commercial matsutake mushroom permits on Siuslaw Forest now open
  • Siuslaw National Forest bans fires everywhere except designated campgrounds
  • Dick Anderson, GOP senator from Lincoln County plans to file for re-election
  • Hikers find body Tuesday in remote campsite along Yachats River
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate continues slow decline in June
  • Public can drop off hazardous waste Saturday in Waldport for free
  • Beaverton man dies Tuesday in Highway 18 crash
  • Yachats council meeting has an unwanted, unpleasant interruption Wednesday
  • FBI offers $50,000 reward for man who disappeared near Waldport in 2011 after shooting cop
  • Police seek help on intentionally set fires in Lincoln City
  • Deadline for Yachats council application is 1 p.m. Monday
  • Newport spills 1.18 million gallons of “insufficiently treated” sewage at Nye Beach
  • Marine reserve researchers begin surveying coastal visitors
  • Hillsboro bicyclist killed in collision with log truck near Gleneden Beach
  • Three deaths in Highway 126 crash near Walton are 10th in past two years
  • Oregon State Parks opens its coast campgrounds to same-day reservations
  • Watch for artists everywhere during two weeks of coast “PaintOut”
  • 54th annual Oregon Country Fair begins Friday near Veneta
  • Adobe’s owner adds Ester Lee Motel in Lincoln City to its portfolio
  • Yachats city manager search firm seeks comments from residents
  • Applications being accepted for vacancy on Yachats city council
  • Lincoln County’s jobless rate continues to drop, but still higher than Oregon’s
  • Police ask for help identifying Heceta Head lighthouse vandals
  • Heading to the valley this week? Highway 34 closed at Maltby Creek starting Friday
  • Waldport man already on probation for theft arrested again — for theft
  • ODFW commission OKs fishing, wildlife agreements with two coastal tribes
  • Yachats Fire budget committee, board approve 2023-24 spending plan
  • Lincoln County awards $300,000 more for child care provider grants
  • Yachats Lions Club donates record $42,769 in grants, awards and scholarships
  • ODFW’s governing commission meets Thursday, Friday in Newport
  • Broken insulator in Waldport led to widespread outage Friday, Central Lincoln says
  • Federal agency schedules 8 Oregon open houses on sea otter reintroduction
  • Septic system replacement program expands to all of Lincoln County
  • Duane Snider of Waldport, prolific collector of Oregon art, died May 26
  • Siuslaw National Forest names new leader from BLM
  • ODFW fined $16,980 for improper North Fork Alsea stream bank work
  • Yachats area had its second driest May in 18 years, according to weather watchers
  • Popular seal lion docks could return to Newport in mid-summer
  • Anderson, Gomberg scheduled to appear in online “town hall” Friday
  • Yachats Pride’s fifth annual celebration kicks off Friday
  • Anyone in Oregon can fish, clam or crab this weekend for free under ODFW promotion
  • Oregon Coast CC seeks instructors for community ed classes – no experience necessary
  • Waldport council OKs water and sewer rate increase, ends summer sewer discount
  • Yachats Arts Guild and Yachats Ladies Club hold 2- and 3-day shows beginning Saturday
  • Samaritan sells its medical equipment business to Idaho company
  • Florence woman dies in crash Wednesday east of Reedsport
  • Yachats commission denies variance for small building along Yachats Ocean Road
  • YachatsNews hires Garret Jaros as its new full-time reporter
  • Tickets available for Waldport Library Foundation’s “High Tea”
  • That special election ballot still around? You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return it
  • Yachats Farmers Market returns Sunday with record number of vendors
  • Samaritan dietitian offering wellness seminars on May 31
  • Siuslaw National Forest going to electronic fee machines
  • Perpetua group’s guided tidepool tours now open for registration
  • “Survivor” TV show schedules open casting call at Chinook Winds
  • April weather was wet — and coldest in at least 10 years
  • High toxin levels close recreational crabbing on the southern Oregon coast
  • Economic development group’s “Fail Fest” hopes entrepreneurs can learn from mistakes
  • DEQ fines OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center for water quality violations
  • Waldport’s outdoor market opens for season on Wednesday
  • Lincoln County jobless rate drops slightly again in March
  • Oregon’s congressional Democrats ask federal agency for salmon disaster aid
  • Central Coast Chorale kicks off spring performances Saturday in Yachats
  • Waldport man killed Monday in head-on crash three miles east of Newport
  • Small quake recorded Sunday 270 miles west of Yachats
  • Lincoln County makes $100,000 available for child care businesses
  • Central Coast Fire getting $460,000 water tender under state wildfire program
  • March was quite wet and cold in the Yachats area, weather watchers say
  • Researchers will give first ocean hypoxia report April 14 in Newport
  • Trash can fire disrupts classes Monday at Crestview Heights School
  • DEQ fines Pacific Seafood plant for violating permit; company will appeal
  • Oregon’s mandatory mask requirement for health facilities ends Monday
  • Landslide work will disrupt travel on Oregon Highway 18 for two weeks
  • Oregon State Police cite seafood restaurant owner for crabbing violations
  • Yachats commission OKs permit for employee apartment in downtown
  • Lincoln County jobless rate stays flat — but at 5.8 percent — in February
  • Oregon Coast CC announces business workshops for spring
  • Samaritan offering six-week grief classes starting in April
  • ODFW’s marine reserve program to fish off Port Orford and Cape Falcon this year
  • Three days of craft or book sales begin Friday in Yachats
  • County commissioners drop regular weekly meeting dates
  • Attempt to get Port of Alsea board recall on May ballot fails
  • Lincoln County looking for some housing expertise
  • Tidewater woman dies Wednesday in head-on crash near Seal Rock
  • Killer of former Yachats man sentenced Thursday to at least 23 years in prison
  • Waldport library announces contest for young writers with $200 top prize
  • Lincoln County’s legislators schedule St. Patrick’s Day forum
  • Lincoln County health officials want to hear your ideas for programs
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stays flat at 5.8 percent in January
  • Online meeting on redevelopment plans for Tidewater-area park is Thursday
  • While there was lots of snow in February, Yachats-area rainfall amounts were below average
  • Lincoln County schools announce administrator changes for 2023-24
  • 1st Security Bank officially takes over Columbia branches in Waldport, Newport
  • Body of missing Bandon man recovered from Cape Perpetua area
  • Yachats finally looking to hire four administrative positions in city hall
  • Want to volunteer? City of Yachats needs you for commissions, committees
  • Three Rivers Foundation awards $1.1 million to 117 organizations in five counties
  • State OKs reintroducing grass carp into Devil’s Lake for weed control
  • Newport, Lincoln City hospitals relax visitor restrictions
  • Friday fire heavily damages home on Pacific View in Waldport
  • ODFW researchers win four grants to study coastal marine habitats
  • 100 “Random Acts of Kindness” Tuesday from Yachats Ladies and Lions clubs
  • Tree removal will stop U.S. 20 traffic Wednesday-Thursday three miles east of Newport
  • Oregon Coast CC names new director of small business center
  • Grand jury indicts Waldport teenager of rape in January incident
  • Sheriff’s office sued for $450,000 after 2021 “U-turn” wreck
  • Siletz Tribal Charitable Fund distributes $131,634 to 28 organizations
  • Siletz members elect three to tribal council
  • AARP volunteers offering tax preparation help again in Waldport
  • Waldport man jailed for domestic violence, weapons charges
  • Valentine’s Day vow renewal event returns Feb. 14 in Yachats
  • Yachats wellness expert leads “Faith, Hope and Love” seminar Feb. 22
  • January rainfall in Yachats area was “ho hum” or a lot — depending where you live
  • Alaska Airlines adds flights from Eugene; United from North Bend
  • Waldport laundromat reopens to public after month-long closure
  • Electrician returning this week for final work on Yachats homeless shelter
  • Open Yachats sidewalk grate leads to $250,000 lawsuit against city
  • Unemployment rate in Lincoln County continues to increase
  • Lack of quorum again stymies Yachats fire district board
  • Fire destroys abandoned house Sunday north of Yachats
  • Newport newspaper will go to once-a-week publication Feb. 10
  • Lincoln City man killed Thursday in Highway 18 crash
  • King tides make last appearance of the season this weekend
  • Deputy arrests Waldport man after incidents along Highway 101 near Yachats
  • Waldport man gets six years in prison for fatal crash in Salem
  • Yachats Lions Club crab feed returns Saturday; ticket deadline is Wednesday
  • Winter storms wash away sea lion docks on Newport’s bayfront
  • Big landslide south of Port Orford closes Highway 101
  • Wages rose 8.7 percent in Lincoln County during 2021, says new state report
  • Merkley schedules town hall meeting Saturday in Lincoln City
  • Lincoln County commissioners take up vacation rental limits Wednesday
  • Man and woman rescued from Alsea Bay during storm Thursday
  • Miller sworn in Tuesday as new Lincoln County commissioner
  • Trial for man accused of killing former Yachats resident scheduled Jan. 23
  • Two Lincoln County lawmakers receive assignments for 2023 Legislature
  • Wyden schedules in-person “town hall” meeting Monday in Newport
  • OSU student missing for two weeks found dead on Marys Peak
  • Oregon commercial crab season delayed again — until at least Jan. 15
  • Aylesworth named new head of Oregon marine reserves program
  • Lincoln County gets $2 million to help with Echo Mountain fire housing
  • Congress allocates $60 million for Newport dam replacement
  • Lincoln County jobless rate continues to increase, reaching 5.5 percent
  • Second set of King Tides return this week just in time for Christmas
  • Yachats’ “open mic” night returns Sunday after two-year absence
  • Waldport man in jail on multiple felony accusations of assault
  • Yachats shelter program gets $20,000 boost from county
  • Lincoln County allocates $100,000 to help child care providers
  • Central Coast Chorale performs in three concerts starting Thursday
  • Samaritan hospice holding “Grief and the Holidays” workshop Dec. 16
  • Clogged or damaged pipe shuts Waldport’s public RV dump station
  • Popular south coast light display now needs entry permit to view
  • Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble performs holiday concert Saturday in Yachats
  • “Secret Santas” looking for local senior citizens to visit Christmas Eve
  • Yachats area keeps falling below yearly averages for rain in November
  • ODOT ends 23 years of U.S. Highway 20 “safety corridor” east of Toledo
  • Local gray whale feeding group focus of researcher’s talk Wednesday
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate continues to increase slowly
  • Siletz tribe’s charitable fund awards $192,000 in third-quarter grants
  • Christmas tree permits now available for Siuslaw National Forest
  • Yachats council gives city manager 5.5% raise and $5,000 bonus after evaluation
  • Volunteers ready Thanksgiving food baskets for 183 south county families
  • Mussel harvesting reopens along entire Oregon coast
  • Waldport man in jail on second-degree attempted murder, 9 other charges
  • Waldport council, COCF&R board officially approve fire station sale, purchase
  • Two local Samaritan hospitals win high marks from Medicare agency
  • 10th annual Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium is Thursday in Yachats and online
  • Voters in Yachats fire district approve new, larger operating levy
  • Hunters asked to stop in Blodgett to get elk tested for wasting disease
  • Boater who drew two COCF&R responses Saturday will be getting big bill
  • Problem at new Beaver Creek intake sends salty water to some Seal Rock residents
  • Yachats-area rainfall through October is 77 percent of normal
  • Pioneer receives $25 million grant to expand internet in rural areas
  • Agencies break ground for low-income apartment complex in Lincoln City
  • OSU trustees approve $13 million in dock improvements at Hatfield Center
  • ODFW biologists warn about getting close to dead sea lions on coast
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office resumes citizens academy in January
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate rises for second straight month
  • League of Women Voters sets forum for House, Lincoln County candidates
  • LCPH schedules vaccine clinic Tuesday in Waldport
  • Forum for Yachats mayor and council candidates is Sunday
  • First Lincoln County “economic summit” is Oct. 20 in Newport
  • Flying out of Eugene? Airport loses two routes, but gains one
  • Deadline looming for Otis fire survivors to win a new home — for free
  • Wood cutting now allowed on Siuslaw National Forest — but first get a permit
  • Sea otter advocacy group talks about efforts Saturday in Yachats
  • Lincoln County getting an additional $1.24 million in federal relief funds
  • Siuslaw National Forest now hiring for fire and seasonal jobs
  • End of month storm saves September from being one of driest in years
  • Siletz Tribe getting $525,000 to battle sexual assaults among members
  • Abel Insurance agency wins grant to help medical coverage signups
  • Yachats library holds open house Wednesday to introduce administrator
  • Yachats man dies after Tuesday night crash on Highway 101
  • Waldport library presents an evening with author Eric Wilson on Monday
  • Newport Visual Arts Center hires Davidson as its new director
  • Housing Authority of Lincoln County gets $40,000 in rent vouchers
  • OSU hopes to team with 5 Oregon tribes on forest restoration projects
  • Looking for a Covid vaccine booster? Here’s a list of upcoming public clinics
  • Disturbance at Waldport gas station Wednesday lands Yachats man in jail
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles on display during Saturday event in Florence
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate rises slightly in August
  • Housing Authority of Lincoln County selects new leader
  • Kevin Greenwood of Waldport hired as Port of Hood River director
  • Thieves ruin newlyweds’ honeymoon after car clout at Seal Rock State Park
  • Oregon land-use staffer explains planning system Monday in Yachats
  • Two Lane County residents arrested for series of car clouts at Yachats motels
  • Annual “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
  • Coast Guard rescues Newport-based fishermen 180 miles offshore over the weekend
  • Friday night collision on Highway 101 kills Lincoln City woman
  • Smoldering rags in Drift Inn’s laundry results in Highway 101 closure for 45 minutes Friday
  • Siletz develops tribal curriculum for use in Oregon schools and by public
  • Yachats’ housing future: listen, learn and speak out at Tuesday meeting
  • Yachats’ water supply doing fine despite little to no rain in August
  • Siletz tribal fund donates $475,876 to 44 groups for second quarter of 2022
  • Fishing industry launches website to counter wind turbine proposals off Oregon coast
  • Waldport voters will have choices for mayor and council in Nov. 8 election
  • Two seek Yachats mayor position and late filings mean three choices for council
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium begins renovations to two exhibits and cafe next week
  • OSU Sea Grant names new coastal hazards specialist
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate stays at 4.7 percent in July
  • Florence man dies Saturday in Highway 126 crash near Walton
  • Central Coast Chorale looking to add members during auditions this week
  • Have opinions about Samaritan’s operations? Time to speak up is Tuesday
  • Oregon Coast CC offers last of summer’s “on the spot” admissions Thursday, Aug. 25
  • Three Otis men die Monday in Highway 101 crash near Salishan
  • Four authors will sign their works this weekend at Toad Hall in Yachats
  • Five farms featured in 12th annual Yachats tour Saturday, Aug. 13
  • Applications for commercial fall matsutake picking now available
  • Two COCF&R firefighters deploy with Lincoln County crews to Wasco County wildfire
  • Yachats area gets only a little rain in July, but water supply in very good shape
  • Tidewater man dies Saturday after car crash near Mapleton
  • Grass fire along Alsea River in Waldport covers two acres before extinguished Saturday
  • Coastal Quilters resume annual show Friday and Saturday in Newport
  • Unemployment rate in Lincoln County continues slow decline in June
  • COCF&R hosts National Night Out event Tuesday in Waldport
  • Central Coast Chorale offering concerts in Yachats, Lincoln City and Newport
  • Englemeyer will speak to Yachats Lions Club and public Tuesday
  • Covid limits access to Yachats city hall, public asked to use drive-through window
  • Community college, Newport chamber offer 10-month leadership program
  • Siuslaw Forest managers seek comments on four wilderness areas
  • Ruptured pipe spills 340,000 gallons of sewage into Yaquina Bay
  • Waldport library’s “Big Truck Night” returns Thursday evening
  • Cape Perpetua collaborative begins tidepool and ambassador programs
  • June had most rain since 2010 as cold, wet spring comes to an end — hopefully
  • Fire damages house in Bayshore community Saturday night
  • Lincoln County commissioners ask feds to slow and broaden wind energy plans
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate finally drops below 5 percent
  • Meredith Lodging expands to Mount Hood area with acquisition
  • OSU student team takes second place in marine energy competition
  • Lincoln County Public Health employee wins prestigious fellowship
  • Water/sewer rates in Yachats will increase by 7 percent in July
  • Yachats Lions Club announces more than $30,000 in charitable giving
  • Waldport chamber consolidating at interpretive center; new gallery will occupy corner shop
  • SW Lincoln Water fixes two main breaks over the weekend, but now has bigger worries
  • Yachats Big Band is looking for more musicians
  • Florence surfer dies in accident Wednesday, body recovered Thursday
  • Waldport man in jail after fight with Lincoln City police, threatening to kill them
  • Yachats Pride celebration returns this weekend with three days of events
  • Oregon Coast CC looking for summer, fall term students and community ed instructors
  • School district resumes summer meal programs June 15, but with some changes
  • Rain totals and temperatures set records for May in the Yachats area
  • Central Lincoln PUD will raise electricity rates by 3 percent in July
  • Coastal gardening tips available during open house Sunday in Yachats
  • Yachats Big Band performs Thursday night at Commons
  • Waldport VFW post will host Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday
  • Yachats Lions Club bringing back all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday
  • Unemployment rate continues to slowly fall in Lincoln County
  • Chip truck driver killed in late Sunday accident east of Toledo
  • Oregon Sea Grant awards $1.15 million to five scientists for marine research
  • Municipal court trial set June 21 for Waldport wrecking yard property owners
  • Yachats Arts Guild brings back in-person show Saturday and Sunday
  • Crestview Heights, Waldport Middle schools reopen Monday after Friday fire
  • YYFAP’s annual fundraiser is 2-5 p.m. Sunday to benefit its children’s programs
  • Newport-area man killed, two seriously injured in Highway 20 crash
  • Farmer’s markets open Wednesday in Waldport and Sunday in Yachats
  • Yachats church hosting one-stop volunteer fair Saturday afternoon
  • 14 brands of electric vehicles available to inspect Saturday at Newport event
  • Three forums scheduled for Lincoln County commission candidates
  • Local jobless rate continues to decline slowly, but remains higher than state, national averages
  • Disposal companies offering 1 yard of compost for free on Saturday
  • Two Samaritan hospitals seeking more volunteers
  • Flamenco dancer Fuentes returns to Yachats April 23
  • Teenager killed Sunday in Highway 126 crash, the sixth fatality near Walton since September
  • Group seeking recall of two Central Coast fire board members turns in signatures Monday
  • Lincoln County commission candidates appear Thursday in online forum
  • Church group and kids distribute water conservation cards to visitors
  • Lincoln County offering vaccination clinic Friday at fairgrounds
  • Florence woman killed Tuesday while walking on Interstate 5
  • Yachats-area rainfall measured in March was all over the map
  • Yachats Planning Commission seeks seventh member to assure meeting quorums
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate continues slow decline — but still above state average
  • Newport fisherman and crew member from Depoe Bay perish when boat sinks Friday
  • Estuary expert will speak at April session of watershed council
  • Overleaf, Fireside extend winter food drive two more months
  • Interested in starting a child care business? OCCC program resumes April 6
  • OSU’s Marine Science Day returns online Saturday, April 9
  • Oregon Coast CC board seeks applicants for open position
  • Man charged in Baker’s 2021 killing will be arraigned June 1 in San Diego
  • Man on probation for car theft arrested Monday after Seal Rock burglary attempt
  • Lincoln City woman dies from injuries in Friday crash on Highway 18
  • Yachats man sentenced to 13 years in prison for October road rage incident
  • Waldport Library seeks young fiction writers to find “Last Library” and enter contest
  • State drops charges against mother, wife in death of girl found east of Lincoln City
  • After two years of mostly being closed, Yachats Library returns to normal hours Monday
  • City of Newport delays its ban on single-use plastic by restaurants for 9 months
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate ticks down to 5.4 percent in January
  • Mother of girl found dead off Lincoln County highway pleads not guilty to murder
  • Samaritan medical group in Newport adds surgeon from Mayo Clinic
  • OSU researcher will lead online webinar March 16 on coastal resilience
  • Sunday evening crash on Highway 126 near Walton kills Gold Beach woman
  • Gleneden Beach man killed in one-car accident late Friday north of Depoe Bay
  • County commission extends moratorium on vacation rental licenses as it waits for court rulings
  • Yachats City Hall fully closes to public except for appointments through March
  • Interested in nearby science projects? Well, now there’s an app for that
  • Yachats Ladies Club’s yummy “Pi Day Pie Sale” is open for orders
  • Siletz tribal members re-elect two board members, add a third in yearly voting
  • January rainfall was generally below normal in Yachats, but much heavier upriver
  • Yachats’ Valentine Day vow renewals return Feb. 14 but moves to Presbyterian Church
  • Siletz tribe receives $500,000 grant to plan broadband service in area
  • Avoid U.S. Highway 101 north of Newport Thursday and Monday — or be prepared to wait
  • Former planner from Depoe Bay joins staff at city of Waldport
  • Covid-19 outbreak at Lincoln County jail sickens 25 inmates, 10 staff
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate slowly declining, but remains higher than statewide rate
  • Central Oregon Coast fire district swaps unused ambulance for rescue and command vehicles
  • Siuslaw National Forest awards $697,000 for Lincoln County environmental projects
  • Funeral service is Tuesday for longtime Yaquina Nursery owner Roy Foss
  • Siletz Tribe names Kurtis Barker as its new general manager
  • Citing Covid-19 concerns, Newport chamber cancels seafood and wine festival
  • Yachats Library Commission will propose that city hire a part-time professional librarian
  • Five people have already filed to succeed Doug Hunt on Lincoln County commission
  • Man accused of killing former Yachats man has hearing postponed to March
  • Waldport begins work on $385,000 project to replace 1,400 water meters
  • Mid-coast water group seeks public comments on proposed plans — and $120 million in projects
  • Samaritan now requiring appointments for Covid-19 testing in Newport and Lincoln City
  • Yachats City Council roundup: Discusses tree ordinances and Finance Committee, makes commission appointments
  • OSU will implode west side of Reser Stadium on Friday and Beaver fans can watch it online
  • Waldport couple welcomes daughter as first New Year’s baby in Lincoln County
  • Starting Jan. 1 it will cost out-of-state RVs more to camp in Oregon state parks
  • Yachats Library ends “open” hours once again due to threat from Covid’s omicron variant
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate finally drops below 6 percent, but still higher than Oregon average
  • Man who killed son in drunk-driving accident north of Seal Rock sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison
  • Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers receives top honor from Oregon sheriff’s association
  • Mill City man drowns in boating accident near Newport
  • State police cite Dungeness crab fisherman after finding 22 percent of his catch under-sized
  • Waldport wins state grant to help determine where and how to get more housing
  • CEO of Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County honored by national, rural health organization
  • Oregon Coast CC president wins state award for her leadership
  • Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble returns with Yachats holiday concert Saturday
  • State agency forgives $372,900 of a water line relocation loan to Waldport
  • A very wet November helps push Yachats-area yearly rainfall totals closer to average
  • Annual kids’ breakfast with Santa is Saturday at the Yachats Commons
  • Corvallis bicyclist killed Sunday in Highway 34 collision east of Alsea
  • Roving sea lion wanders through streets of Lincoln City, refuses fish, returns to ocean
  • Two Samaritan clinics will close Dec. 3-5 for move to new building
  • Unemployment rate in Lincoln County continues to slowly inch down
  • Waldport man dies in Sunday night crash near Seal Rock, two other Waldport residents injured
  • Yachats “Swifty” group offering Dec. 4 workshop on how to make bird boxes
  • Federal judge tosses Meredith Lodging’s lawsuit against rival Vacasa
  • 17 local groups among the 38 to receive quarterly grants from Siletz Tribal fund
  • Police ask for help solving two Lincoln County poaching incidents
  • Annual Cape Perpetua symposium is Thursday, Nov. 18
  • First of the winter season’s “king tides” hit this weekend
  • October rainfall around Yachats was the most in at least 4 years, but still just 78 percent of average
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate continues decline, but remains far above statewide rate
  • Internet outage Monday moves city manager candidate online forum to Thursday
  • Firefighters from three departments respond to re-ignited slash burn in Waldport late Sunday
  • USGS reports 4.7 magnitude earthquake Sunday 110 miles west of Coos Bay
  • Yachats council OKs up to $25,000 for two “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive
  • OSU institute in Newport wins $2 million grant for wind energy project
  • Seal Rock couple open art gallery and creative space in Yachats
  • Work starts on new suspension bridge on Amanda Trail, closing lower section
  • Long bus ride? All Lincoln County school buses now have WiFi connections
  • Oregon governor asks feds for disaster relief for commercial salmon industry
  • Bandon’s “Circles in the Sand” creator coming to Florence Oct. 16
  • September was wet, but so far rainfall is 76 percent of the 9-month average
  • Sheriff’s deputies arrest man and woman at Bayshore rental on 7-9 identify theft charges
  • Florida man spends 10 hours in ravine south of Yachats before rescue early Sunday
  • Child porn conviction lands Newport-based NOAA research ship crew member in prison
  • Lincoln County’s jobless rate drops below 7 percent, but remains higher than statewide average
  • Prescription drug take-back and vaccine clinic set Saturday in Waldport
  • Weekend rainstorms drop up to 2 inches of rain on Yachats, but not enough to ease restrictions
  • Yachats will celebrate fall equinox Wednesday with bagpiper at state park
  • Central Coast Fire takes levy off Nov. 2 ballot after discovering it has one more year to go
  • South “chute” from Aqua Vista to 804 Trail gets makeover Friday-Saturday
  • Coast Guard rescues three people and dog Sunday after their vessel sinks west of Lincoln City
  • State police ask for help locating elk poachers in Logsden area
  • College offers four-part workshop to help launch new childcare businesses
  • There’s a COVID-19 vaccine clinic — and free testing — Monday at Sea Note in Yachats
  • Paving of upper three miles of Yachats River Road begins Sept. 14
  • Eugene police arrest Waldport woman on accusations of selling fake gold bars
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy shoots armed person Wednesday near South Beach
  • There was a bit of rain in August, but still just half of a normally dry month
  • Rise in COVID-19 cases means cuts again for all-volunteer Yachats library
  • Guardrails and walking path markers go up along Ocean View Drive in Yachats
  • Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City will remain closed for at least another week
  • OSU’s Sea Grant director leaving for job at the National Science Foundation
  • Lincoln County’s jobless rate for July is 7.2 percent, 2 points higher than Oregon’s average
  • Fire early Wednesday destroys Dairy Queen restaurant in Florence
  • Oregon health agency lifts warning for unsafe beach at Seal Rock
  • Oregon Coast CC will not require students to be vaccinated this fall to attend classes
  • Two Lincoln County men die Friday morning in Highway 101 collision
  • Chinook Winds casino, hotel and golf operations abruptly close Thursday because of COVID-19 concerns
  • Rescuers pull unidentified injured man from ravine Saturday near Rock Creek campground
  • Wrong-way driver kills herself, truck driver south of Florence early Wednesday
  • Police cite Nevada man after he crashes into travel trailer Tuesday near Yachats
  • Commercial permits for Matsutake mushroom harvest in Siuslaw forest go on sale Aug. 23
  • Toledo pair are in Lincoln County jail after neglecting two children for nearly a week
  • June unemployment rate in Lincoln County drops slightly to 7.7 percent as area adds 550 jobs
  • Assisted living center in Florence hit with big COVID-19 outbreak
  • Oregon Coast CC schedules two “On-the-Spot” admission sessions
  • It’s officially a go! Tickets on sale for the Yachats Celtic Festival in November
  • After 17-month closure, Marine Science Center will reopen visitor center Aug. 1
  • ODOT will close Highway 34 east of Waldport Sept. 11-12 for bridge work
  • Coastal advocacy group schedules programs to celebrate 50th anniversary
  • Newport man gets 1 year in federal prison for pirating movies, evading taxes
  • State cancels health advisory for tainted water at Seal Rock beach after one day
  • California man now charged with murder in February attack on former Yachats man
  • Deputies arrest 2 men on arson charges after July 4 fireworks spree between Alsea and Tidewater
  • State police release more details of young girl found dead in north Lincoln County
  • Lincoln County sees increase in COVID-19 cases in June, but county hits 70% vaccination mark
  • Police cite Seal Rock man after he crashes Saturday into newly opened restaurant
  • Yachats Library is reopening 5 days a week effective Wednesday
  • Lincoln County unemployment remains higher than statewide rate
  • California man charged in Martin Baker’s beating death awaits hearing
  • 20 of 22 recent COVID-19 victims in Lincoln County had not been vaccinated, health official reports
  • Popular Yachats Celtic Festival now back to “full tilt planning mode” for November
  • Welcome the warm season with free music, popcorn at Yachats’ Summer Solstice Shuffle
  • Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board OKs loan for “new” engine at main station
  • Waldport High’s assistant principal heading back to McMinnville area for principal’s job
  • Lincoln County names Romero as director of its health and human services agency
  • Todd Holt wins seat on Central Oregon Coast fire board in final, official results from May 18 election
  • Siuslaw forest officials seeking comment on allowing louder ATVs in dunes area
  • Prepare for delays on Highway 34 near Tidewater for road work
  • Community health organization challenges businesses to send essential workers to vaccination clinic Friday
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate in April is 8.3 percent — highest in Oregon
  • Agencies name 20 Oregon beaches to be monitored this summer for bacteria
  • Toledo woman dies in Monday morning crash on Highway 20
  • OSU will hold in-person event for 2020 and 2021 grads before virtual commencement
  • Toledo man dies Wednesday in two-car crash on Highway 101 near Depoe Bay
  • State police identify owner of fifth wheel destroyed in fire last week near Yachats
  • Samaritan clinics Friday and Saturday have Pfizer vaccine available for children
  • San Diego authorities increase charges, bail on man accused of assaulting former Yachats resident
  • Yachats City Council votes to reopen the Commons to small, local groups
  • Eight coastal organizations win economic recovery grants from Travel Oregon
  • Gov. Kate Brown appoints pro tem judge Amanda Benjamin to Lincoln County circuit court
  • OSU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees at all locations in the fall
  • Yachats Farmers Market opens its season on Sunday; Waldport market begins Wednesday
  • Yes, April was extremely dry around Yachats — the lowest amount of any available record
  • USGS records five earthquakes 200 miles west of Bandon early Thursday
  • Series of lowest tides of the year begin Wednesday along central Oregon coast
  • Vaccination clinic for up to 90 people — including walk-ins — scheduled Friday in Yachats
  • Oregon Coast Community College schedules two virtual open houses for prospective students
  • Lincoln County adds 240 jobs in March, but unemployment rate stuck at 8 percent
  • Lincoln County commissioners to see revised short-term rental proposals next month
  • Lincoln County School District names top athletes in football, volleyball, soccer and cross country
  • Authorities think debris that washed ashore Friday in Alsea Bay could be from SpaceX rocket
  • Yachats Library reactivates its online reservation system and reopens two days a week for book and video pickup
  • YYFAP board names Patricia Hettinger as its new executive director
  • Yachats chamber has a pallet of protective supplies to give away to local businesses
  • March rainfall around Yachats was below normal for third straight year
  • Lincoln County School District superintendent schedules 9 “listening” sessions with staff, public
  • OSU’s Hatfield marine science day on Saturday is “virtual” again this year
  • COVID-19 outbreak in Lincoln County Jail spreads to two more inmates and two staff
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 8 percent in February
  • Yachats Ladies Club offering crafts — and all kinds of goodies — this Saturday and next
  • Samaritan seeks hospice volunteers for several rural areas of Lincoln County
  • Waldport man pleads guilty to kidnapping, sentenced to 12 years in prison
  • Oregon governor moves up vaccination eligibility two weeks, as supplies increase and counties deliver more shots
  • Seal Rock businessman faces five charges after suspected DUII wreck and incident at hospital
  • Investigators still sorting tips on young girl found dead along Highway 18 in Lincoln County
  • U.S. Highway 101 fully reopens south of Yachats after repairs finished Wednesday
  • Yachats City Council approves contract Wednesday for interim city manager, who will start next week
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate moves to 8.1 percent in January
  • OSU plans to return to predominantly in-person classes at all campuses this fall
  • Yachats rainfall in February was above normal and all but five days had measurable amounts
  • $70,000 grant will help set up food pantries in Lincoln County schools
  • After Newport mayor complains, state health authority pulls social distancing TV ad depicting man being thrown overboard
  • Oregon OSHA fines second Florence restaurant for violating COVID-19 guidelines
  • State fines popular Florence restaurant $18,000 for willful COVID-19 violations
  • Oregon Chief Justice appoints Bachart as presiding judge for Lincoln County circuit court
  • Two light-to-moderate earthquakes measured Saturday 170 miles west of Bandon
  • Lincoln County sheriff investigating suspicious death of man near Siletz
  • YachatsNews is now offering classified advertising
  • Three lawyers and a pro-tem judge seek governor’s appointment to Lincoln County Circuit Court
  • As COVID-19 counts drop, Lincoln County stays in less restrictive “high” risk category for another 2 weeks
  • State police arrest Newport man Sunday night after fatal collision
  • Southwest Lincoln Water PUD hires its first district manager
  • 18th Lincoln County resident dies of COVID-19 related causes
  • Lincoln County desperately looking to hire people to staff its call center
  • January’s rainfall amounts around Yachats were much greater than average
  • Central Coast Fire board Thursday authorizes chair to negotiate separation with chief, who has been on leave for a month
  • Unemployment rate in Lincoln County ticks up very slightly in December
  • Lincoln County will stay in “high risk” category through Feb. 11, allowing restaurants and bars to remain open
  • Falling tree knocks out power to nearly 6,900 Central Lincoln customers Sunday
  • Driver in fatal wreck that killed his son appears in Lincoln County court on manslaughter charges
  • After 32 years on the bench, Lincoln County judge Thomas Branford is retiring Feb. 28
  • Search crews recover body of missing Waldport woman near mouth of Alsea River
  • Knife attack on Alsea River homeowner Friday night leads to arrest of Tidewater man
  • Coronavirus can’t stop Yachats Lions crab feed — online event sells out twice, now closed to new orders
  • Samaritan vaccine clinic in Albany next week open to eligible Lincoln County residents
  • Yachats Fire District board OKs new ordinance allowing it to collect fees from chronic offenders
  • $1,000 reward offered for arrest in theft of safe Dec. 28 from Overleaf Lodge in Yachats
  • Following Otis fires, OCCC returns its most popular community education class — how to prepare for a disaster
  • State begins one-year project to rebuild street corners along Highway 101 in north Florence
  • Danforth sworn in as Lincoln County district attorney this week; third DA in last 16 months
  • Waldport chamber wins $15,000 to aid business development programs
  • Coronavirus concerns, health of volunteers leads to second closure of Yachats library
  • Tsunami sirens used Saturday in Depoe Bay as high wind warning triggers concern, panic
  • Lincoln County distributes $900,000 to 220 business for coronavirus relief
  • Oregon State Police seek help in identifying young girl found dead at Highway 18 rest stop east of Lincoln City
  • YachatsNews is taking a break for a week. Except for any urgent news stories, see you in January!
  • Waldport City Council votes to name new City Hall building for slain council member
  • Watch out for an invasion of chia seeds washing up on Oregon’s beaches
  • State clarifies guidelines for what it considers legal “outside” restaurant dining
  • Jobless rate drops again in Lincoln County, but it’s still the highest in Oregon
  • Jury finds Waldport woman guilty of three charges involving elderly Yachats couple
  • Lincoln County residents get two more free COVID-19 testing days over next two weeks
  • Lincoln County School District looking for three new members of its budget committee
  • Lincoln County investigators seeking Disney cold case closure will now be getting help from the state
  • Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season gets the go-ahead to open Wednesday, Dec. 16
  • City of Waldport wins $1.67 million state grant to build sidewalk, crossing near Crestview Heights School
  • Church fundraising program aims to line downtown Yachats with luminarias during Winter Solstice
  • Oregon Coast CC adds new winter term online class for real estate property managers
  • Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble performs unusual holiday concert Saturday in downtown Yachats
  • 16 businesses, 60 individuals aided so far by Presbyterian church’s latest relief fund
  • Surprise! Christmas tree up and glowing in downtown Yachats; no fanfare due to pandemic
  • November rainfall in Yachats continues downward trend for the year
  • Coast musical group will perform in outdoor concert Saturday in downtown Yachats
  • Waldport High School boosters club offering Christmas trees for sale
  • Lincoln County School District advised 17 Waldport High staff and students to quarantine after close contact with third staff member with COVID-19
  • October jobless rate drops in Lincoln County, but it’s still the highest in Oregon
  • Following tests, Oregon delays Dungeness crab commercial harvest until at least Dec. 16
  • “Ghost” the German Shepherd is the newest member of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s staff
  • Lincoln County nonprofits awarded quarterly grants from Siletz Tribal charitable fund
  • State of Oregon and FEMA announce they will provide free cleanup for homes destroyed in September wildfires
  • Lincoln County School District wins $234,477 grant to help Otis families, students recover from fire
  • OSU adjusts its coronavirus trace tests on Newport, Corvallis and Bend campuses for Thanksgiving
  • Big storm and big waves draw warnings from Coast Guard, weather forecasters and state parks officials
  • October rainfall amount in Yachats is second-lowest in 10 years
  • Yachats’ city planner quits regional contract job to become city of Waldport employee
  • Police arrest Monroe man for manslaughter after Highway 20 fatality Friday near Eddyville
  • Children’s street naming contest for Yachats has a winner — La De Da Lane
  • OSU’s annual “state of the coast” conference goes virtual this year
  • Oregon Health Authority begins releasing wastewater coronavirus surveillance results for 29 Oregon cities
  • Former Coos County health director is new deputy director of Lincoln County Public Health
  • Siuslaw National Forest will open applications for 60 temporary jobs next spring and summer
  • Although improving slightly, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains Oregon’s highest
  • Waldport teenager dies Friday in car crash south of Newport
  • FEMA opens office in Lincoln City to help residents with fire, wind issues
  • While September was unusual for many weather-related things, rainfall in Yachats was very average
  • OSU says it will continue remote instruction during winter term on Corvallis campus
  • State investigator says Aug. 13 fire at Tenmile Creek property caused by electrical failure in solar system
  • Staff, students and wastewater at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will be tested for coronavirus starting Monday
  • Although dropping, Lincoln County continues to lead Oregon with highest unemployment rate
  • Lincoln County commissioners extend freeze on new vacation rental licenses until Dec. 31
  • Lincoln County, state, federal agencies and private groups open fire recovery center for three days
  • State police seek information on Waldport-area elk poaching case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 16: weekly case numbers decline, positive rate rises
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 15; no new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 14; testing numbers drop statewide
  • Start of online school in Lincoln County delayed for a week; meals to be delivered on schedule starting Monday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Sept. 12; state hits 500 deaths; Lincoln County has 1 more case
  • Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission adopts new regulations to lessen impact of crab fishery on migrating whales
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 10; Lincoln County has 1 more case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 8
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 7; Lincoln County has 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Sept. 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Sept. 4; no new Lincoln County cases; OHA models show COVID-19 decline
  • It wasn’t a lot, but August rainfall in Yachats was a little above average
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 3; Lincoln County has 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 2; Lincoln County adds 1 case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 1; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 31; Lincoln County adds 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 30; Lincoln County has 1 new case and 465 total
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Aug. 28; Lincoln County has 4 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 27; Lincoln County adds 1 case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 26; Lincoln County adds 3 new cases
  • Another resident of Lincoln City long-term care facility dies after testing positive for COVID-19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 25; Lincoln County has 2 COVID-19 related deaths
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 24
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 23
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Aug. 22; Lincoln County has 6 new cases
  • Yachats homeowner reports three cougars on property Tuesday night
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 20; Lincoln County records 4 new cases
  • Commercial matsutake mushroom permits go on sale Sept. 4 in Waldport
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 19; no new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 18; Lincoln County has 2 deaths, 1 additional case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 17; Lincoln County reports 2 more cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 16; Lincoln County adds one new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Aug. 15; Lincoln County has six new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Aug. 14; Lincoln County has 3 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 13; 7 new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 12; Lincoln County has 2 more cases
  • 10th annual Yachats farm tour Saturday features five stops — and coronavirus protocols, of course
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 11; Lincoln County has another 2 cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 10; Lincoln County adds two more cases
  • Oregon State Parks raises camping fees 30 percent for out-of-staters effective Monday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 9; 2 more cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Aug. 8
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Aug. 7
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 6
  • Lincoln County announces another COVID-19 assisted living center outbreak as 9 residents and 5 staff test positive
  • To YachetsNews readers: A mid-year update about the news site’s progress and developments
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 5; Lincoln County’s 19 new cases include 14 reported Tuesday at nursing home
  • Oregon rate for positive COVID-19 tests rises to 6.1 percent; Lincoln County’s is 5.4 percent
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 3; 4 new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 2
  • Yachats experiences very dry July, but city water supply (so far) in good shape
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Aug. 1
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, July 31; Lincoln County has one more death, six more cases
  • Police identify woman found dead on beach near Otter Rock
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 30
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 29; new county “dashboard” starts
  • Seal Rock restaurant owner drowns Sunday in golf course reservoir
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 28
  • Saturday is that once-a-year opportunity to dispose hazardous waste for free
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, July 27
  • Waldport man dies in Sunday night motorcycle crash on Oregon 34
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, July 25
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, July 24
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 23
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 22
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 21
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, July 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, July 18
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, July 17
  • A sixth resident of Newport nursing home tests positive for COVID-19 after his July 4 death
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 16
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 15
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 14
  • Lincoln County School District gets $222,750 grant to expand low-income preschool program
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, July 13
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, July 12
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, July 11
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, July 10
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 9
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 8
  • Two Yachats master gardeners honored by OSU Extension Service
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 7
  • Oregon Health Authoroty’s coronavirus report for Monday, July 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, July 5
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, July 4
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, July 3
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, July 2
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 1
  • June rainfall in Yachats was slightly below normal
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 30
  • Florence couple dies early Monday when boat capsizes at mouth of Siuslaw
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, June 29
  • Lincoln County offers free face masks again Tuesday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, June 28
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, June 27
  • Friday night crash near Seal Rock kills Cottage Grove man
  • Yachats library support group offers ‘pop up’ book sale on Sunday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, June 25
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 24
  • Lincoln County continues to lead all Oregon counties with state’s highest unemployment rate
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 23
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, June 22; Lincoln County records first death
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, June 21
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, June 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, June 19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, June 18
  • Yachats’ library “re-opens” (sort of) with reservations, kids’ book giveaways
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 17
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 16
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, June 15; announces testing plant for all nursing homes
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, June 13
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, June 11
  • Coronavirus concerns lead to cancellation of 20th annual Yachats Celtic festival scheduled in November
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 9
  • Waldport Moose Lodge temporarily suspends popular meal program because of Newport’s COVID-19 outbreak
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, June 8
  • Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Saturday, June 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, June 5
  • Lincoln County sees fewest new jobless claims since mid-March closures
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, June 4
  • Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 3
  • Lincoln County Jail deputies thwart two inmate suicide attempts
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 2
  • Heceta Bank off Cape Perpetua will be focus of OSU’s virtual celebration of World Oceans Day
  • More than 5 inches of rain made May second-wettest month in 11 years
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, May 31
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 30
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, May 29; Lincoln County adds two “presumptive” cases
  • Waldport man wanted for two weeks arrested after long chase Thursday, now faces 18 charges
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 27; Lincoln County has “presumptive” case
  • Yachats’ Celtic festival organizers looking for public interest in November event
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 26
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, May 25
  • Lincoln County announces ninth COVID-19 case Sunday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, May 24; Lincoln County records 9th case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 23
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, May 22
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Waldport man after a long night of destruction and 9-1-1 calls
  • Waldport High’s natural resource students win state competition
  • Siuslaw National Forest reopens most trails and day use areas Friday
  • Truck crash kills man and boy near Eddyville on Thursday
  • Oregon’s self-service gas rules end at midnight Saturday
  • Another 186 workers in Lincoln County file unemployment claims
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, May 21
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 19
  • Families of Lincoln County students will get $384 per child in food benefits
  • Elderly Waldport man killed Monday in crash on Highway 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, May 18
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, May 17
  • Lincoln County reports 8th COVID-19 case Saturday, three days after similar case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 16
  • Colorado superintendent to become principal at Crestview Heights school
  • Waldport chamber cancels community fireworks display, Beachcomber Days postponed
  • Lincoln County reports its seventh COVID-19 case Thursday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 13
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 12
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, May 11
  • Trawler group and health agencies launch pilot project to test fishermen for COVID-19 before start of hake season
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, May 10
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 9
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, May 8
  • Yachats Farmers Market starts Sunday but it will be a lot different this spring
  • Lincoln County reports Wednesday that a sixth resident has tested positive for COVID-19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, May 7
  • Lincoln County seeks donations of 5,000 cloth masks to distribute to vulnerable residents
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 5
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, May 4
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, May 3
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, May 2
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, May 1
  • April rainfall total in Yachats is second-lowest in past 11 years
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, April 30
  • Samaritan opens COVID-19 testing site in Waldport, its second in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 29
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 28
  • Lincoln County extends moratorium on new vacation rental licenses until Sept. 30
  • Rollover crash Monday kills Tidewater man
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, April 27
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, April 26
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, April 25
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, April 23
  • Samaritan Health Services expands testing to more people with COVID-19 symptoms
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 22
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 21
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, April 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, April 19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, April 18
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, April 17
  • State investigating what triggered radiation alarm from hospital debris
  • Sheriff’s office will begin free pharmacy deliveries for elderly, ill residents
  • Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Thursday, April 16
  • Oregon Health Authority coronoavirus report for Wednesday, April 15
  • Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 14
  • Oregon Health Authority’s Monday, April 13 coronavirus report
  • Deputies arrest Corvallis man after attempt to steal outdoor furniture in Yachats
  • Oregon Health Authority’s Sunday, April 12 coronavirus report
  • Oregon Health Authority’s Saturday, April 11 coronavirus report
  • Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report Friday: four more deaths, 51 new cases
  • Oregon’s change in self-service gasoline doesn’t mean you have to pump your own
  • Have a coronavirus question? Lincoln County call center has answers
  • March rainfall in Yachats is third-lowest in past 11 years
  • Florence cancels annual Rhododendron Festival for first time since WWII
  • Lincoln County jobless claims show them increasing eight-fold in March
  • Siuslaw National Forest joins state and Lincoln County in closing all recreation sites
  • Waldport council votes to hire the mayor as its new city manager
  • Southwest Lincoln water district board appoints two new members
  • Newport hospital Thursday tightens restrictions on all visitors
  • Coronavirus precautions lead to operation changes by Lincoln County sheriff
  • Reconstruction of Newport hospital enters last phase with demolition of 1951 Building
  • Cape Perpetua speakers series cancels March talks over coronavirus fears
  • February rain total for Yachats is an inch below average
  • Former Yachats finance director named city manager in Toledo
  • Yachats fire board approves cost-of-living raises for professional staff
  • Oregon Coast CC wins accreditation as independent institution
  • Yachats council establishes procedure for vacation rental license waiting list
  • Last of winter’s King Tides are this weekend
  • Yachats records 14.52 inches of rain in January
  • Lincoln County seeking five new members for planning commission
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate finishes 2019 at 4.3 percent
  • Deputies arrest 43-year-old man Tuesday night after series of Yachats incidents
  • Little Log Church offers 25th year of vow renewals on Valentine’s Day
  • Yachats continues to see more single-family residential construction
  • King Tides and big waves expected to put on a show this weekend
  • Newport hospital sponsors emergency preparedness seminars
  • Coast Guard crews from Newport rescue disabled crab boat near Yachats
  • Lincoln County jobless rate remains above Oregon and national averages
  • Alsea Bay recreational crabbers now need to clearly mark buoys
  • Bad weather forces annual New Year’s Day peace hike to move to Yachats Commons
  • Flu concerns leads Newport hospital to limit visitors to birth, pediatric units
  • Commercial Dungeness crab season will open Dec. 31 along Oregon coast
  • YachatsNews is taking a short break during the holidays
  • Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble performs holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 14 in Yachats
  • $1.2 million grants will allow Samaritan Pacific to start rural residency program for doctors
  • Yachats production company seeks entries for quilt art show
  • Waldport city manager resigning in April 2020 to “recharge”
  • Want to meet newcomers and old-timers? Village “mixer” is Friday, Dec. 6
  • Friends of Little Log Church offering two fund-raising performances Dec. 6-7
  • October rainfall amount was second-lowest in past 10 years
  • Crafts on the Coast presents holiday show this weekend at Yachats Commons
  • OSU scientist talks Saturday about freshwater aquifers off the Oregon coast
  • Yachats library changes volunteer leadership positions
  • Planned power outage south of Yachats goes smoothly Thursday
  • Lincoln County sale of surplus stuff is Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13
  • Yachats banner auction raises $4,000 for art education and projects
  • Waldport chamber uses county grant to hire part-time executive director
  • Lincoln County begins offering free flu shot clinics
  • Samaritan Pacific offering two free seminars in October
  • Regional economist notes Lincoln County job gains in August
  • Police cite three people for illegally taking elk in Tami Wagner Wildlife Area
  • State police cite two Waldport men in bear-killing incident
  • Waldport hosts “Hands Across the Bridge” events on Saturday
  • Central Lincoln investigating cause of 3-hour outage Sunday
  • Forest Service seeking applicants for 1,000 seasonal jobs in Northwest
  • Yachats author of “Saving Big Creek” to speak Saturday, Sept. 14 in Newport
  • Waldport woman dies in traffic accident, police arrest driver
  • Crestview Heights school starts SMART reading program, seeks volunteers
  • Pacific Wind Esemble seeks central coast musicians for 2019-20 season
  • Sheriff’s office offering free “shred day” Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Commercial permits for matsutake mushroom harvesting go on sale Sept. 4
  • Improving economy has put more Lincoln County youth back to work
  • Volunteers welcome for annual 804 Trail “ivy pull” Saturday, Aug. 24
  • Yachats Big Band holds fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 24 for Little Log Church
  • Wisconsin storyteller performs Friday in Yachats
  • Lincoln County health officials warn about sudden spike in whooping cough
  • Siuslaw forest official seek proposals for outfitter or guiding opportunities
  • Lincoln County sheriff adding 14 more portable defibrillators to its patrol fleet
  • Yachats’ rainfall through July is 5 inches below 10-year average
  • Two-day holistic health fair and seminars opens Saturday in Yachats Commons
  • Yachats Coastal Gems walking group offering Depoe Bay hike Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • Lincoln County hires new medical director for its health clinics
  • Lincoln County adds 540 jobs in June, most occurring in hospitality businesses
  • Yachats church issues urgent appeal for Friday blood donations
  • Climate change author to speak in Yachats Saturday, July 27
  • Lincoln County health agency names three priorities for next five years
  • Dahl Disposal hosts free hazardous waste disposal event Saturday, July 20 in Waldport
  • Saturday night dance in Yachats is fundraiser for Little Log Church replacement
  • Samaritan hospice program seeks quilts for annual auction
  • Central Lincoln PUD customers will see increase in July electricity bills
  • Traveling folk singer offering free Yachats concert Thursday, July 11
  • Yachats Lions Club awards more than $24,000 to groups, elects new officers
  • Lincoln County adds more jobs than expected in May
  • Yachats Coastal Gems schedules July 2 walk to Amanda Trail
  • OSU names new director of Marine Mammal Institute in Newport
  • Waldport woman involved in fatal accident near Junction City
  • Salem couple seriously injured in Saturday evening motorcycle crash in Yachats
  • County agencies schedule wildfire safety seminar June 20 in Yachats
  • Toledo High student killed in truck accident Wednesday near Siletz
  • Depoe Bay man dies in Highway 101 crash Sunday afternoon
  • Passenger dies in Wednesday night car crash near Ona Beach State Park
  • Lincoln County awards $186,000 in social service grants including one in Yachats
  • Waldport Middle School wins $15,000 grant for music program
  • Yachats Coastal Gems offering June 4 hikes through Newport
  • Highway 34 reopened to traffic for holiday weekend, but closes again Thursday, May 30
  • Lincoln County buys house to help probationers transition into community
  • Lincoln County high school students gain free bus passes
  • Lincoln County’s unemployment rate dips below 5 percent in April
  • Yachats man sent to state hospital for evaulation
  • OSU names new fisheries extension agent for central Oregon coast
  • April rainfall was most since 2012, makes up for dry March
  • UO physicist to talk at Yachats academy event May 4
  • City starts tests to examine problem with Horizon Hill Road
  • ODFW, fishing group sponsor Alsea River cleanup on Sunday
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate drops slightly in March
  • Smelt Sands Beach State Park closes Monday for paving
  • Deputies find apparent murder-suicide in South Beach trailer park
  • March rainfall in Yachats is lowest in 10 years
  • Village ‘mixer’ April 5 offers chance to meet new people
  • Newport hospital seeks patient advisers
  • Hospital moves nuclear medicine machine and staff to Newport
  • Agencies ask beachgoers to help protect snowy plover nesting sites
  • Painting of Yaquina Bay Bridge will cause some disruptions
  • Waldport High students selling their tiny house
  • Lincoln County employment drops 60 more than expected in January
  • Mishandled handgun lands Yachats man in jail
  • Study illuminates job vacancies in Lincoln County
  • Hospital offering classes on diabetes and chronic conditions
  • Central Lincoln stays in house for new manager
  • Samaritan will end home health services
  • Lincoln County unemployment rate holds at 5 percent
  • State police seek help in elk poaching
  • Communication workshop scheduled in Yachats
  • Bridge work closes lane on Cape Perpetua
  • Unionization vote complicates Yachats Fire raises
  • Crash near Seal Rock kills woman
  • Youth program wins $10,000 grant
  • Cape Perpetua center remains open during government shutdown
  • Cape Trail reopens after slide
  • Newport hospital reopens walk-in clinic
• Category: Obituaries
  • Kenneth M. Hackney, Waldport
  • Sharon A. Mindrup, Yachats
  • Gerald “Jerry” Wedekind, Ten Mile/Vancouver
  • Mike Korgan, Portland/Yachats
  • Patty Gewalt, Yachats
  • Susie M. Charnik, Yachats
  • Sonia Graham, Newport
  • James M. Modderman, Brownsville, Ore.
  • Arnold Mindell, Yachats
  • Phyllis Joan Caswell, former Yachats resident
  • Arch Hamilton of Yachats
  • Leon C. Sterner, Yachats
  • Carl Miller, Yachats
  • Marilyn M. Brown
  • Nathan C. Woodruff, Yachats
  • Melvin L. Johnson, Celebration of Life, May 6
  • Anthony C. Godfrey, March 5, 2023
  • David Eugenio
  • Neil E. Hokkanen Jr.
  • Polly McAllister Piraino
  • Julie Elizabeth Davies
  • Esther Louise Paul
  • Odetta Mae (Stonefield) Hughes
  • Richard Allen Hess
  • Dr. Stephanie A. Bosch
  • Julie Ann Bongers, Yachats, June 26, 1953 – June 18, 2021
  • Birgitte ‘Bee’ Williams, Yachats, July 26, 1930 – July 22, 2020
  • Betty Bahn, Yachats, Nov. 8, 1939 – May 15, 2020
  • How to submit death notices, funeral notices or obituaries to YachatsNews.com
• Category: Oregon Coast Today
  • Lincoln City kicks off eight days of activities to celebrate 66 years of its “Community Days”
  • The completed 60-mile Corvallis to the Sea Trail is inspiration for new “Life & Times” hiking book
  • Symphony orchestra concludes its season with Bayfront performance Saturday night
  • Two Newport galleries launch new but very different exhibits Friday and April 16
  • Oregon Coast CC’s community education classes range from songwriting to end-of-life decisions
  • Newport center opens months’ worth of art classes for adults and children, and then summer camps
  • Lincoln City’s spring break Festival of Illusions brings back five of the top acts in its 13 year history
  • Newport Symphony wraps up its season this weekend featuring Colorado pianist David Korevaar
  • Newport Performing Arts Center brings in bands and range of music the next four weeks
  • Theatre West continues 50th anniversary series with “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little”
  • Coastal photographers display their favorite work at Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
  • Celtic Light Orchestra mixes modern technology with traditional Irish music this weekend
  • Lincoln County birding group seeks volunteers to observe Osprey nests this spring
  • Food Share of Lincoln County wants to put your old jewelry to good use
  • Four-day Seafood & Wine Festival will attract thousands of visitors to Newport this weekend
  • OCCC annual lecture resumes Thursday, Feb. 20 with presentation on sea otter reintroduction
  • Annual “crab krack” Sunday raises money to support Lincoln County Historical Society buildings
  • Career and Technical Education exposition Friday will showcase students’ work and aspirations
  • Lincoln County Historical Society debuts six-month exhibit of hundreds of glass floats
  • The hunt for special, artistic mushrooms occurs each Saturday morning around Yachats until March 1
  • Vendors and spinners gather Saturday for 25th year of Yaquina Fiber Arts Guild’s event
  • Lincoln County couple establishes community hub for sustainable practices and relationships
  • First Ashika-Con event this weekend in Newport is for fans of comics, sci-fi, anime and fantasy.
  • Chance coffee shop meeting leads to starring role in Theatre West’s latest production
  • Coastal wood carvers stage their annual show and workshops this weekend
  • “Fiber Fest” celebrates artists’ work with two-month exhibition in four Newport galleries
  • “Bad Reputation” band takes audience on a musical journey Saturday night
  • Theatre West offering 2003 version of “Dial M for Murder” as part of 50th anniversary
  • Newcomer’s unusual Christmas collection becomes centerpiece of “Find Your Elf in Waldport” contest
  • Hatfield visitor center offering special programs during whale watch week Dec. 26-31
  • Heceta Head Lightstation prepares for two weekends of its Victorian Christmas open house
  • Performing Arts Center supporters celebrate completion of $2.2 million campaign Saturday
  • Two groups combine to help rejuvenate Newport’s annual Lighted Boat Parade
  • Lincoln County communities begin host of holiday events this weekend
  • New executive director of Newport Symphony Orchestra wants to help develop signature “sound”
  • Done with Thanksgiving’s leftovers? Christmas civic celebrations kick off Friday through Dec. 8
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium unveils two new exhibits featuring sea jellies and tropical species
  • New Maritime Heritage Center exhibit explores history of Blacks in the Pacific’s seafaring world
  • Yachats couple open unusual fitness and dance studio in Newport featuring silks and hoops
  • Siletz tribe holds 47th annual Restoration Pow-Wow Saturday at Chinook Winds
  • Newport Rec Center expands offerings of fall arts and crafts market this weekend
  • Performing Arts Center breaks the mold a bit with two live rock concerts Friday, Saturday
  • Central coast theater group celebrates 50 years with retrospective of its past plays
  • Newport Symphony’s two performances this weekend highlight violinist Benjamin Baker
  • Depoe Bay man turns long-running fascination with skeletons into a Halloween spectacular
  • Newport’s Nye Beach one week online banner auction begins Saturday with kick-off party
  • Economic alliance’s second “Fail Fest” hopes sharing stories of business woes will help entrepreneurs
  • Modern version of Shakespeare’s final play unfolds at Newport Performing Arts Center
  • Tibetan nuns touring the U.S. spending six days in Lincoln County performing ceremonies, creating mandala
  • Modern look at Shakespeare’s “Tempest” begins three-week run at Performing Arts Center
  • Organizers of Oregon Coast Jazz Party’s 20th anniversary promise one of its strongest lineups
  • Newport Symphony launches its 2024-25 season with performances Saturday, Sunday
  • Surf’s up this weekend at South Beach State Park for Oregon championship event
  • Newport Pride celebration offers three days of events for LGBTQ+ community and supporters
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center kicks off nine monthly Celtic music concerts beginning Thursday
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium featuring a new interactive game for children through Oct. 20
  • Chinook Winds Casino hosts variety of military-themed commemorations and events beginning Thursday
  • Historical society celebrates Yaquina Bay Bridge’s 90 years with panel discussion Sunday
  • Oregon coast’s charter fleet helps provide good fishing opportunity, fun for both locals and visitors
  • Longtime central Oregon coast jazz singer returns with band to perform Saturday night
  • Primaltones in Newport offering end-of-summer country-themed burlesque show Saturday
  • Newport’s long-running natural food store celebrates another year with celebration Saturday
  • Oregon Coast CC announces largest selection of community education courses for the fall
  • Its all about boats — wooden and cardboard — this weekend at the Port of Toledo’s annual show
  • CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer opens registration for annual September event
  • Busy London-based piano professor takes over as artistic director of Siletz Bay Music Festival
  • Theater West opens five-week run of “Harold and Maude” — a comedy and love story
  • Now with 300 handmade quilts, 31st annual show Friday and Saturday is bigger than ever
  • Toledo community combines two events into one big celebration this weekend
  • Rotary Club of Newport helps tackle micro-plastic issue with daily two-hour beach cleanups
  • Toledo’s waterfront market brings vendors and community together each Thursday
  • Toledo’s summer festival and logging show kicks off Thursday and continues through Sunday
  • 60th year of Agate Beach surfing will be celebrated Saturday with “Paddle Out” and other events
  • “Local” gray whales make summer excursions onto the ocean exciting, fun and educational
  • Historical society hosts annual commemorative program Sunday on Ernest Bloch
  • Lincoln County Fair’s musical lineup continues focus on local performers beginning Thursday
  • Downtown Toledo galleries open this weekend for special monthly shows
  • 16 Oregon coast artists open their workplaces this weekend for Art On The Edge Studio Tour
  • One of country’s top mandolin players returns to Newport for Sunday concert
  • How portions of Cape Foulweather will be returned to Siletz tribe is focus of Saturday talk
  • Want to go fly a kite? See hundreds of flying objects this weekend in Lincoln City
  • Tickets are now on sale for annual Siletz Bay Music Festival in August
  • Owner of seaweed harvesting company offers seminar on how to identify ocean’s bounty
  • Tibetan monks from India return to Newport for a week of educational, spiritual offerings
  • Four Newport galleries collaborate to create month-long exhibit by Native American artists
  • Newport’s prodigal daughter “Rizo” is back with a new show of comedy, burlesque and performance art
  • With 3,000 wreaths, 79th annual Fleet of Flowers on Monday will commemorate those lost at sea
  • Dance students from two organizations present annual performance Sunday at Newport PAC
  • “Bloom Newport” stages third annual event Saturday at Performing Arts Center
  • Lincoln City theater group opens five-week run of thought-provoking comedy “Bakersfield Mist”
  • Food Share of Lincoln County holding annual “BeJeweled” fundraising sale on Saturday
  • Newport-area community celebrates 67th Loyalty Days and Sea Fair Festival with three days of events
  • Cascade Head collective offering guided tours of Oregon’s only UNESCO biosphere
  • Graamans picking up the baton to continue performing arts group’s annual Shakespeare camp for kids
  • The goal of Oregon Sea Grant’s “Quests” booklet is to get people out to explore the coast
  • “Fiddler on the Roof” by Red Octopus Theatre Co. enters its second of three weekends of performances
  • USFWS biologist will talk Tuesday about attempts to save the silverspot butterly
  • Live concert Friday night at Newport Performing Arts Center is tribute to The Beatles
  • Newport Farmers Market has now embarked on a long season full of 65 vendors every Saturday
  • Lincoln City center offers a full week of affordable family entertainment for Spring Break
  • Newport Symphony concludes its 2023-24 season this weekend with commissioned flute performance
  • Arts council nears completion of years-long fundraising with offer to put your name in Newport center
  • Looking for indoor activities for children? Three museums offer more kid-friendly displays
  • Nine authors will talk about writing and their work during daylong event Saturday at Heritage Center
  • Saturday’s home and garden show focuses on local work of Habitat for Humanity
  • “A Life in Glass” exhibit shows off the 50 years of creations of Waldport artist Chuck Franklin
  • Classical favorite “The Music Man” continues run this weekend at Newport Performing Arts Center
  • Up to 20,000 visitors expected for 47th Newport Seafood & Wine Festival beginning Thursday
  • “Listening to Ukraine” brings stories from a country under siege to the public Saturday
  • Author of mystery series will try to unravel writing tips for others on Saturday
  • Yachats community and skaters will dedicate new $115,000 park on Thursday
  • Here’s a Super Bowl alternative — OSU and charter school symphony concert is Sunday
  • Second annual Winter Waters festival highlights coastal foods with three days of events
  • Lincoln County teachers — and special guests — take the stage Sunday for annual performances
  • Everyone knows of Neil Diamond, of course. Now a world famous tribute band hits Newport on Sunday
  • Pacific Maritime Heritage Center unveils six month “Prosperity of the Sea” exhibit on fishing beliefs, traditions
  • Newport Symphony Orchestra presents fourth concert of the season this weekend with “Magical Tales”
  • Theatre West director and actors bring Stephen King’s thriller “Misery” to Lincoln City stage
  • 30th annual Coastal Carvers Show is this weekend at Chinook Winds Resort
  • Siletz Bay Music Festival celebrates Black History Month with special concert Feb. 9
  • Downtown Toledo art galleries kick off new year with “first weekend” open studios
  • It’s winter whale watching season along the Oregon coast as thousands of gray whales migrate south
  • “The Christmas Show” returns to Newport PAC with three crowd-pleasing performances this weekend
  • Heceta Head Lightstation puts on lighted Victorian open house again this weekend
  • Lisha & the Outlaws headlining potluck and sober dance party Saturday in Yachats
  • Christmas displays in Newport, Depoe Bay and Lincoln City are lighting up the holiday
  • Newport Symphony Orchestra performs two “Baroque and Beyond III” concerts Wednesday, Dec. 6
  • Participants in Lincoln County Reads 2023 can discuss Oregon bird book with authors Nov. 30
  • Cast of 27 children and adults brings “Maltida: the Musical” to the Newport Performing Arts Center sage
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center hosts coming out party for its plaza on Saturday
  • Yachats artist will speak on her work and artistic life Thursday at Newport’s “Tea and Talk”
  • Lincoln County’s main mushroom group brings annual show back to Depoe Bay on Saturday
  • Nye Beach Banner auction kicks off a week of bidding to support countywide art bus
  • Newport Symphony Orchestra presents “Three Bs” during two concerts this weekend
  • There’s all kinds of Halloween fun available on the coast this weekend and lasting through Tuesday
  • Cascade Head biosphere in north Lincoln County is a place unlike any other
  • Veteran coast photographers open two-week show at Yaquina Art Association gallery
  • Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” runs through Oct. 29 at Newport Performing Arts Center, getting rave reviews
  • Exhibit featuring 20 quilts honoring Lincoln County’s veterans opens Thursday at Pacific Maritime center
  • Oregon Coast Jazz Party begins another weekend of live music Friday at Performing Arts Center
  • Modern folk-rock band The Sweet Remains will perform one night show Friday in Newport
  • Central Coast Fly Fishers offer two Saturdays of (limited) fly-tying classes
  • Second annual Newport Pride celebration is Friday through Sunday with pub night, fair, drag bingo, prom and fun run
  • Portland-born pianist now living in Germany will highlight Newport Symphony performances this weekend
  • Want to help central coast beaches? SOLVE’s annual cleanup is Saturday at locations all along Lincoln County
  • Chinook Winds Casino hosting annual event Friday and Saturday honoring active duty military and veterans
  • British theater company brings new comedy to Newport PAC’s movie screen
  • Newport center offering 10-week after-school acting program for kids this fall
  • Seal Rock gallery owner organizing businesses to help bring attention to community’s many offerings
  • Toledo wrapping up a summer of festivals with its 29th Labor Day art walk beginning Saturday
  • There will be cars, cars and more cars (and motorcycles and trucks) at Surf City show Saturday at Chinook Winds
  • 11th annual Siletz Bay Music Festival begins 10-day run with performances in Lincoln City and Newport
  • Toledo’s annual wooden boat show launches Saturday with all types of crafts and music too
  • Lincoln City Cultural Center has opening reception for two new shows featuring paintings, basketry
  • Saturday’s Yachats River Valley Farm Tour offers locals and visitors a peek at coastal agriculture
  • Siletz tribe’s annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow returns to full schedule of events this weekend
  • Nearly 300 traditional to modern quilts will be on display this weekend during Guild’s annual show
  • Toledo’s “First Weekend” takes a moment to dedicate new mural of local artist Michael Gibbons
  • Waldport-based hiking group aims to get people together to socialize and explore the many coastal trails
  • Newport library offering a full day of activities Saturday ranging from “human” books to music to authors
  • Commander Salamander, Dixie Delish and a cast of characters return to Primaltones in Newport through August
  • Lincoln County Historical Society honors musician-philosopher Ernest Bloch with legacy project on Friday and Saturday
  • Toledo’s annual three-day Summer Festival & Logging Show begins Thursday with sidewalk chalk contest for kids
  • Fun, quirky, homemade (and big) parade highlights Dory Days Festival on Friday and Saturday in Pacific City
  • Tickets go on sale for 11th annual Siletz Bay Musical Festival, with performances in Newport and Lincoln City
  • Beach, Bacon and Brews Festival on Saturday is chance for Lincoln County nonprofits to reach the public
  • Lincoln County Fair begins its three-day run Friday promising rodeo, music, food and fun for all
  • Newport Farmer’s Market celebrates its 45th anniversary Saturday with extra attractions
  • Glastonbury Faire this weekend in Toledo brings back some of the excitement of the Renaissance era
  • Kites will be filling the skies on the beach in Lincoln City this weekend
  • Dozens of central coast artists open their studios for self-guided tours Friday through Sunday
  • Want to go sailing? Yaquina Bay Yachat Club offering rides Saturday for the curious
  • Two concerts this weekend serve as fundraisers for annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party in October
  • Toledo’s waterfront market on Thursdays has flourished for 20 years with support from visitors and locals
  • Reknown Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Lincoln County and looking for performers for June 24 shows
  • Two local groups present “Dances from the Heart” this weekend during benefit performances at Newport PAC
  • Depoe Bay honors all those lost at sea with its annual Memorial Day Festival of Flowers
  • Back in Oregon, Amelia Zirin-Brown — known as Rizo — returns to her Newport roots for weekend performances
  • Second annual “Bloom Newport” takes place Saturday at Performing Arts Center
  • Looking for a green thumb? Lincoln County Master Gardeners hold annual plant sale Saturday
  • Newport attorney portrays Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes during history performance Saturday
  • Waldport wildlife photographer will show work from Arctic trip Wednesday in Newport
  • Newport Loyalty Days and Sea Fair Festival this weekend honors military veterans and local first responders
  • Toledo’s galleries and studios open their doors for “First Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday
  • Newport Visual Arts Center opens registration for art classes in May and June
  • Musical groups from Portland and Tualatin perform Sunday at Newport church
  • Saturday is Earth Day — and that means a wide range of activities, events and cleanups
  • One-mile Yaquina Bay estuary trail gives hikers a glimpse of nature — and what estuaries might be
  • Guess what’s on the menu as Depoe Bay Crab Feed — and chowder contest — returns Saturday
  • 21 photographers exhibit their work at Yaquina Art Gallery through April 28
  • Kingston Trio makes a one-night stop in Newport to showcase their timeless music
  • Port of Newport wants to hear public’s thoughts on replacing Yaquina Bay pier
  • Beauty queen who christened B-52 bomber in 1964 flies to Tillamook to open exhibit at air museum
  • Toledo celebrates arts scene Saturday and Sunday with downtown gallery exhibits
  • One actor plays 11 characters in edgy “Sex, Drugs Rock & Roll” comedy at Newport Performing Arts Center
  • Festival of Illusions opens nine-day run at Lincoln City Cultural Center beginning Thursday
  • Road show to commemorate Women’s History Month takes the stage Saturday night in Lincoln City
  • Artist behind “Portraits in Red” exhibit will discuss the project twice next week
  • 12 accomplished writers will be all in one place Saturday, March 18 for Central Oregon Coast Author Fair
  • Works of five coastal drone photographers go on display at Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
  • Lincoln City’s Bijou Theatre gets into Oscar spirit with two weeks of short film screenings
  • Toledo’s “First Weekend” celebrates arts community with downtown gallery shows Saturday and Sunday
  • Snow and ice delays opening of 46th annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival; now planning noon Friday start
  • “Wizard of Oz” and its cast of 60 opens Friday for three-week run at Newport Performing Arts Center
  • Tiki Temptations performances at Primaltones in South Beach add to fun of Newport’s seafood festival
  • How others see us: Oregon Coast TODAY staff makes a day trip to Yachats
  • Leader of sea otter re-introduction group will speak next week at OSU Extension in Newport
  • Oregon Coast CC and Lincoln County School District hold career-tech expo Wednesday
  • 340-privately managed Yakona Nature Preserve growing with improvements, programs and in the public’s awareness
  • Pianist Milo Grammans presents concert Saturday evening at Newport Performing Arts Center
• Category: Oregon News
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek fires head of troubled state public defense agency that’s in crisis
  • Study by PSU, OSU researchers finds microplastics in salmon, shrimp and other ocean species
  • Oregon companies will suffer under Trump tariffs, consumers next, business leaders tell governor
  • Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward in Oregon Legislature
  • Oregon lawmakers move closer to prohibiting student cellphones in schools statewide
  • Bill moving through Oregon Legislature would expand water use exemptions for small farmers
  • Oregon Legislature takes up bill — against high tech objections — that would funnel millions to news organizations
  • Trump administration begins to roll out proposals to cut NOAA programs, including ocean labs and Sea Grant
  • Three major gun bills advance — along party lines — in the Oregon Legislature
  • Chair of Oregon Republican Party resigns after “deeply troubling” revelations
  • New report says Oregon voter registration errors began years earlier than DMV officials acknowledged
  • 19 international students at Oregon’s largest universities have visas revoked in federal crackdown
  • Oregon governor, education director ‘hold the line’ against Trump administration funding threats over DEI
  • Long on potential but still assembling its staff, online news outlet launches Thursday in Eugene
  • As legislators try to find money to repair roads, ODOT report shows gas tax falls more heavily on rural drivers
  • Bill that would require Oregon county election clerks to livestream voting processes sparks concerns
  • EPA withholds $85 million designed to fund environmental justice projects around Oregon
  • Thousands of Oregonians book appointments as REAL ID deadline approaches May 7
  • Oregon Democrats unveil $1.9 billion transportation funding plan that proposes higher taxes and fees
  • As expected, PacifiCorp appeals 2023 Multnomah County jury verdict that found it caused 2020 wildfires
  • Reading advocates want Oregon literacy funds directed to teacher training and “most neglected” schools
  • How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change with new bills in 2025 Legislature
  • Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt Monday to end mail ballots
  • Oregon Senate passes legislation that would make it harder to ban books in school libararies
  • Oregon public health programs hit with $117 million in surprise federal cuts; counties await word on impact
  • Eugene Emeralds’ league standing at stake due to stadium issues and likely to force move
  • University of Oregon faculty could go on strike Monday if weekend bargaining fails to reach agreement
  • Portland transgender track athlete triggers Trump administration investigation into her participation
  • Groundbreaking crisis service that patrols the streets of Eugene 24/7 is cutting back drastically
  • Amtrak pulls aging railcars from Cascades route due to safety concerns
  • Judge blocks Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s requirement for union labor on many state projects
  • Trump’s controversial logging orders: A win-win or recipe for continued conflict?
  • Supreme Court denial effectively ends federal climate lawsuit brought in part by Eugene teenagers
  • Oregon wildlife officers are cracking down on hunters using thermal imaging cameras
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants to open more state-owned, developable land for new housing
  • Legislation to give Oregon striking workers unemployment pay narrowly passes Senate on Thursday
  • Fired federal workers win their jobs back in judicial rulings, but many linger in “administrative leave” limbo
  • New Oregon Department of Forestry report says PacifiCorp wasn’t responsible for 2020 Santiam Canyon fire
  • Oregon budget writers offer up a spending framework to Legislature on Wednesday — and a lot of uncertainty
  • Oregon cities unveil a new poll as they press Legislature for stronger anti-camping laws
  • Proposed legislation that could have offered Oregon utilities protection from fire lawsuits gets fix
  • Current and former federal employees voice frustrations at Portland town hall hosted by Congressional delegation
  • Oregon school districts to get another record payout from state lands revenue
  • Appeals court rejects Trump administration’s attempt to block rehiring of fired workers at six federal agencies
  • Oregon Court of Appeals says voter-approved measure regulating firearms purchases is constitutional
  • Oregon Senate adds plastic utensils, some packaging and hotel toiletries to 2019’s plastic bag ban
  • Oregon governor unveils legislation to allow state agency to intervene in struggling schools
  • Northwest Forest Plan advisers told their committee will be disbanded soon
  • Bonneville Power Administration offers jobs back to 89 staff fired by Trump administration
  • Hundreds gather at “Stand Up for Science” demonstration at state Capital to protest federal cuts
  • Oregon once again has access to more than $450 million in federal climate funds
  • Democrats in Oregon Legislature propose major new spending as part of budget “rebalance”
  • Oregon legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit
  • Northwest energy experts say Trump “plays with fire” with cuts to Bonneville Power Administration
  • Three tribes promise to appeal judge’s second ruling allowing Medford casino
  • Oregon governor wants to see thousands more duplexes and townhomes built throughout the state
  • Spending on special education in Oregon needs a revamped formula, researchers find
  • Portland company that makes cross-laminated timbers breaks ground on big plant in Millersburg
  • Trump administration slices 30-40 percent of National Weather Service workers in Oregon
  • Proposal in 2025 Oregon Legislature would create $1 billion fund via ratepayers to pay for utility-caused fires
  • New legislative study says heavy trucks paying too much and passenger cars too little in highway support
  • Idaho timber company executive named head of the U.S. Forest Service
  • Trump’s first month in office sparks protests, packed town halls across much of Oregon
  • Proposed bill in Oregon Legislature on wildfire prevention work could give utilities immunity from lawsuits
  • Oregon resumes automatic voter registration, paused for months because of DMV errors
  • Latest Oregon economic forecast shows more money, but federal government leaves future murky
  • Trump demands plans for large-scale layoffs of more federal employees, agency reorganization
  • Oregon agencies begin to grapple with uncertainties of Trump administration’s federal funding freeze
  • Contractor coalition sues Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek over executive order requiring union labor
  • Oregon and Idaho lawmakers from both parties want to restore bill providing millions in rural school funding
  • Animal Welfare Act violations found at southern Oregon coast roadside zoo, federal authorities say
  • Gov. Kotek introduces legislation that would allow her, future governors, Senate to choose state forester
  • Key piece of Oregon governor’s housing effort launches with $75 million loan fund to local jurisdictions
  • With federal funds at risk, many spending bills face a difficult path through Oregon Legislature
  • Bonneville Power Administration reverses 30 job cuts, continues with plans to eliminate 430 positions
  • Former Oregon judge who refused to marry same-sex couples appointed to U.S. Justice Department
  • Governor, Legislature want to pause action on Oregon wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration
  • Threatening emails to public officials could lead to jail time under proposed Oregon legislation
  • With Oregon’s largest federal climate grants on hold — for now — state agencies are left at a standstill
  • Bonneville Power staff departures under President Trump raise concerns about Northwest electrical grid
  • Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces. Early childhood educators say it’s their turn.
  • Legislator from southern Oregon proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger and rumors
  • Trump administration tells states billions in EV charger money is on hold, including $52 million in Oregon
  • Oregon elections officials refer cases of possible noncitizen voting to state DOJ
  • Republicans in 2025 Legislature seek task force to study Oregon-Idaho border move
  • Oregon Republicans respond to Trump order on trans athletes by touting state legislation
  • Bill to offer unemployment pay to striking Oregon workers sets up clash in 2025 Legislature
  • Rep. Val Hoyle drops out of House DOGE caucus in protest of Musk’s actions
  • In news conference Thursday, Oregon House Republicans slam status quo but share few specific fixes
  • After registration errors came to light last year, Republicans in legislature take on Oregon Motor Voter law
  • Coos County commissioners reject proposal to allow immigration officials to use its jail
  • Hundreds rally in Salem, Portland against Trump, Musk moves on funding, against agencies
  • Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank
  • Trump nominates former acting NOAA administrator to run agency as its future is in question
  • Large crowd opposes bill that would require farms larger than 200 acres to report fertilizer use
  • Oregon businesses face uncertainty amid changing trade moves from the Trump administration
  • Oregon cities would be allowed to raise gas taxes without asking voters under proposed bill in Legislature
  • Oregon cities push for lodging tax changes, infrastructure funding, leeway to remove homeless camps
  • National assessment shows Oregon’s 4th and 8th graders falling behind in key subjects
  • Oregon joins lawsuit as state officials scramble Tuesday to respond to Trump order freezing federal funds
  • Oregon needs to build 29,500 more homes each year to get out of shortage, chief economist says
  • City leaders across Oregon asking Legislature for infrastructure help, lodging tax changes
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order on state construction work prompts outcry in Salem and beyond
  • A $6 baseball ticket that ballooned to $18 prompts Oregon legislator to make fees more transparent
  • Oregon hospitals seek more funding from 2025 Legislature to help close Medicaid reimbursement gap
  • Oregon Health Authority says Oregon Medical Group, two insurers, had unreasonably high spending
  • Eugene wood treatment company and its president agree to $1.5 million in air pollution fines
  • Oregon attorney general joins lawsuit over Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship
  • Oregon Legislature gets to work Tuesday on budget, transportation and other issues
  • Immigrants in Oregon could be significantly impacted by Trump’s second term. Here’s how
  • Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for legislators
  • Why federal wildlife officials are killing some Northwest owls to save others
  • Oregon loses its chief forester (again) at pivotal moment for environmental, timber policies in the state
  • Closure of Macy’s store in Salem will mean layoffs for its 56 employees
  • Biden administration awards $53 million to HP in Corvallis for semiconductor research
  • In first State of the State speech on Monday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism
  • New Oregon legislators sworn into office Monday in mostly ceremonial start to Jan. 21 session
  • Interior Department approves plans for tribal casino in Medford but Wyden, other tribes promise to fight it
  • Mike Korgan, producer of “Louie Louie” and with deep connections to Yachats area, dies at age 85
  • Bowing to criticism and controversy, Oregon’s state forester Cal Mukumoto will resign this month
  • With homelessness crisis continuing, Oregon governor extends state of emergency
  • Five Oregon legislators, including Rep. Gomberg, protest BLM’s plan to kill barred owls
  • Northwest Forest Plan update continues, despite termination of national old growth proposal
  • New state-required climate report says Oregon will become warmer, drier with more rain than snow
  • State finishes second attempt of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk properties
  • Three GOP Oregon lawmakers propose pause on rate hikes from utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits
  • Oregon contractors group objecting to union-backed order by Gov. Tina Kotek on state projects
  • Landslide and flooding close two popular state parks near Coos Bay
  • From safer buses to phone fixes: A rundown of new Oregon laws for 2025
  • Oregon’s homeless population is 8th largest in the nation, 2024 federal count shows
  • Efforts to ban books in Oregon libraries on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back
  • New report projects number of Oregon high school graduates will decline almost 20% by 2041
  • Three other tribes sue to stop approval of Coquille casino in Medford
  • U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bipartisan bill to help fund Oregon’s rural schools, communities
  • Oregon Attorney General-elect Rayfield picks advisers to deflect potential threats from Trump administration
  • Oregon’s new nurse staffing law draws complaints, disagreement among union and hospitals
  • Federal government sues PacifiCorp over 2020 Oregon wildfire, as the costs of fires to the company climb
  • Federal judge dismisses $33 million lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over 2020 wildfire response
  • Oregon AG releases sanctuary information for immigrants before Trump takes office
  • Financially troubled Coos Bay hospital begins talk with private equity firm to operate facility
  • Oregon regulators iron out details of recycling overhaul that launches next year
  • Increasing number of Oregon nurses not enough to ease shortages, expert warns lawmakers
  • After statewide tour, health authority director outlines plans to improve Oregon’s health care system
  • Fatal drug overdoses in Oregon reached record levels in 2023 when more than 1,800 died
  • Oregon’s high school success program results hard to measure, 8 years after voters approved it
  • Oregon lawmakers approve $218 million in wildfire funds in speedy emergency session Thursday
  • Oregon will start testing raw milk from commercial dairy processors this week for bird flu
  • Motel-to-shelter projects – including two in Lincoln County – house thousands as Oregon tries to build more homes
  • Gov. Kotek, Oregon lawmakers say state needs to keep focus on housing, education, mental health
  • Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for support to move some eastern Oregon counties to that state
  • OSU graduate workers and administration reach tentative deal, could go back to class Monday
  • Bill offering Oregon 2020 wildfire survivors relief from settlement taxes and fees finally passes Congress
  • Students, faculty say ongoing Oregon State University graduate worker strike is taking a toll on learning
  • New owners of two Oregon newspaper groups cut more jobs, put buildings up for sale
  • Strike against Bigfoot Beverages reaches 70 days; company says it no longer recognizes union
  • Albany schools reopen Tuesday as 12-day teacher’s strike ends with new contract
  • Kotek unveils budget proposal Monday, urges more spending on housing, education and mental health
  • Oregon DEQ will temporarily delay zero-emission rules for commercial trucks
  • Oregon agencies renew campaign urging people against excessive drinking
  • Kotek calls special legislature session Dec. 12 to cover Oregon’s summer firefighting costs
  • Oregon tribes prepare for upheaval after feds OK off-reservation casino in Minnesota, and likely one in Medford
  • Amazon wants nuclear reactors to power its Eastern Oregon data centers. Here’s why
  • Oregon congresswoman who lost re-election bid nominated by Trump for Labor secretary
  • Oregon’s first statewide housing report paints grim portrait of affordability
  • Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit people in serious mental health crisis
  • Forest Service releases proposal to update its 30-year-old plans for Northwest’s federal forests
  • Oregon school attendance inches up and more ninth graders on track to graduate, new data reveals
  • Oregon tribal leaders praise Gov. Tina Kotek for taking time to visit each of nine reservations
  • Benton County employees end strike, but OSU graduate assistants and Albany teachers still on picket lines
  • Oregon’s new state economic forecaster predicts $6 billion more in revenue, higher taxpayer rebate
  • Pacific Seafood halts processing at its plant in Eureka, Calif. sending product to Oregon
  • While Democrats around the country pledge to resist Trump, Oregon leaders have been quiet
  • Forest Service hiring freeze: Documents reveal the agency is quietly cutting its seasonal workforce
  • Oregon task force makes recommendations for ways to prevent patients from “boarding” in hospitals
  • Study says rural residents more likely to struggle with medical debt
  • Wildfire survivors press Oregon, Idaho senators to get them federal tax relief on any settlements
  • Oregon School districts, employees face $670 million increase in payments to public pension system
  • 300 Benton County union employees go on strike Wednesday, cutting many services
  • Teachers in Albany hit the picket line Tuesday in strike over class sizes, pay, planning time
  • Oregon State University graduate workers go on strike Tuesday for higher wages
  • More than a dozen Oregon communities vote to ban psilocybin businesses in Tuesday’s election
  • This week’s election results were a big boost nationally for Republicans — but not in Oregon, as usual
  • Voters largely reject school measures on November ballot, with some wins scattered throughout Oregon
  • Sports betting in Oregon continues to surge in popularity as residents wager millions
  • OSU graduate assistants authorize strike as soon as Nov. 12 if negotiations fail
  • Local ballot measures around Oregon ask voters to weigh in on psilocybin mushrooms, wind energy
  • New OSU facility serves to return human remains and cultural artifacts to tribes
  • Local opposition, no state mandates dooms southern Oregon coast wind energy projects — for now
  • Oregon signs agreement with developers to enter entire Elliott State Forest into carbon market
  • Oregon Dept. of Education recommends schools ‘limit or restrict’ use of cellphones in new guidance
  • Albany teachers overwhelmingly approve strike authorization as negotiations continue
  • Memo to Oregon Gov. Kotek shows first, partial statewide look at new drug deflection efforts
  • After decline of timber, Coos Bay looks to massive container shipping project as its future economic engine
  • Oregon will launch nation’s first Medicaid rental assistance program in November
  • Clatsop judge dismisses case brought by school district against state over reduced timber revenue
  • Freight rail line between Coos Bay and Eugene gets nearly $30 million for upgrades
  • Oregon DMV needs more accessible website and better security, new state audit finds
  • Oregon could be in for a cool, wet winter this year, National Weather Service says
  • Another Oregon newspaper chain sells to Mississippi-based media company
  • Progressive groups withdraw endorsements of Oregon’s ballot measure 118
  • Oregon elections officials close phone lines Thursday after a flood of Trump-related conspiracy calls
  • Democrats — including Hoyle in 4th District — vastly out raising GOP rivals in campaign contributions
  • Oregon Land Board approves ‘precedent setting’ plan to put Elliott State Forest in a carbon market
  • Washington and Clackamas counties sue Oregon Health Authority over Measure 110 funding
  • Eugene developer announces upscale hotel and housing project for downtown Corvallis
  • Oregonians have until midnight Tuesday to register to vote in Nov. 5 election
  • 4th Congressional District debate Friday draws packed, vocal crowd in Eugene
  • Government announces Social Security payments for millions of Americans will increase by 2.5 percent in 2025
  • Does your toddler need an active playmate? OSU study suggests a robot can help
  • State agency approves $40 million for North Bend affordable housing project
  • Oregon officials call for DMV audit as number of noncitizens registered to vote by agency increases
  • Oregon Department of Forestry struggles to recover more than $24 million from people responsible for wildfires
  • Springfield-based timber company plans $120 million expansion, will add 100 jobs
  • Oregon counties tell legislators they need extra $834 million annually to maintain roads, bridges
  • Oregon State Parks begin phasing in all kinds of fee increases beginning Oct. 15
  • Oregon Forestry Department receives extra $47.5 million to cover mounting wildfire costs
  • 10 improperly registered Oregon voters didn’t affect election results, state officials tell legislators Wednesday
  • ‘Oregon Rebate’ measure 118 could cost state at least $1 billion annually, legislators hear
  • Oregon legislators hear drug possession arrests increase since new misdemeanor charge took effect
  • Another review shows Oregon DMV data error registered 1,259 noncitizens to vote, nine did so
  • Surging and surprising numbers of coho salmon in upper Willamette system opens streams to fishing
  • US Forest Service puts seasonal hiring on hold, affecting hundreds of temporary Northwest jobs
  • OHSU launches center to help Oregon hospitals track empty beds, surgeries and ambulances across the state
  • Oregon public health officials urge care and vaccinations as respiratory illness season looms
  • Two deputy directors at Oregon police certification agency are fired; third supervisor resigns
  • Feds sending Oregon almost $43 million for roads damaged by winter storms, floods
  • More than a dozen Oregon cities will ask their voters Nov. 5 if they want to ban psilocybin
  • Oregon election officials say data entry error added 306 noncitizens to voter rolls, two voted
  • Federal judge approves historic Oregon child welfare settlement Thursday after emotional testimony
  • Oregon State, Washington State revive Pac-12 by luring four colleges from Mountain West Conference
  • City of Brookings will pay $400,000 to settle church’s lawsuit related to free meal program
  • Small Oregon school district slated to lose money under forest conservation plan spends big to sue state
  • Feds award Oregon $11.5 million, perhaps millions more to come, to improve literacy instruction
  • New federal report says food insecurity got worse in Oregon since the pandemic
  • Firefighters battle 25 large blazes in Oregon as record season blazes on; rain forecast Wednesday
  • California publisher formally announces plans to begin online news operation in Eugene next year
  • Millions in opioid settlement dollars to Oregon intended to fund drug treatment centers
  • Hoyle begins Eugene TV ad campaign attacking challenger DeSpain on abortion stance
  • National GOP group begins airing anti-Hoyle ads on Eugene TV stations
  • Trump won’t appear in Oregon’s voters’ pamphlet, will still be on ballot
  • Oregon county clerks raising concerns about ranked-choice voting measure on November ballot
  • The new Covid vaccine is out, but except for high-risk people you might not want to rush to get it
  • Drug possession is a crime again in Oregon. Here’s the basics of what’s happening
  • Hot, dry Labor Day weekend prompts governor and fire officials to urge caution outdoors
  • To protect spotted owls, federal agency OKs final plan to kill thousands of Northwest’s barred owls
  • Oregon may pay out $1 billion kicker in 2026 as tax revenues come in higher than expected
  • Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
  • Company that makes cross-laminated timber products details plans for closed Philomath mill it purchased
  • HP will likely receive $50 million to expand technology at its plant in Corvallis
  • Scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of snow crabs vanished from Bering Sea
  • Cleanup of seagull poop on roofs of massive Depoe Bay resort leads to $2.5 million lawsuit
  • Eight health systems want to operate Oregon’s largest coastal hospital in Coos Bay
  • Benton County says proposal to expand regional landfill at Coffin Butte needs more work
  • While brown pelican population is strong, does die-off along California coast point to bigger issue?
  • State Land Board will vote on Elliott State Forest plan to put 83,000 acres into fighting climate change
  • New covid vaccines for summer variants slated for FDA approval late this week
  • Undisclosed buyer purchases closed Philomath mill for $15 million
  • Lane County rolls out mobile crisis response program on Sunday
  • RFK Jr. is likely to appear on Oregon ballots this fall after secretary of state decision
  • Officials in Columbia gorge plan $50 million campus for mental health, addiction treatment
  • Teachers gather in Corvallis searching for solutions to close pandemic learning gaps
  • Coos County voters to weigh in whether to oppose or support offshore wind development
  • Oregon wildfires near modern record for acres burned as state enters two hottest months
  • Utility watchdog asks Oregon regulators to intervene on proposed double-digit electricity rate hikes
  • Child in Oregon state’s custody dies while living in a hotel
  • ODOT leaders say they may have to cut 1,000 jobs if legislature doesn’t find them more money
  • Calls to alter Oregon homeless camping laws after U.S. Supreme Court decision face uphill climb
  • Small nonprofit in along Umpqua River in Elkton aids regional monarch butterfly research
  • In Oregon, several tribal bids for urban casinos threatens a gambling “arms race’
  • National Republican group names DeSpain a top challenger in 4th District race against Hoyle
  • Firefighters in Oregon battle biggest blaze in country, with thousands facing evacuation orders
  • Oregon health officials approve $13 million from opioid settlement for treatment options
  • Lane County wins nearly $20 million grant to create community centers to shelter from heat, smoke
  • Oregon wildlife regulators want your help tracking … roadkill
  • Feds give Oregon, Nez Perce $200 million for solar energy, electric car rebates and building efficiency
  • EPA updates monitoring schedule from pesticide drift for farmworkers, communities
  • Oregon Democrats lead in fundraising — so far — in competitive congressional districts
  • Oregon’s new top water regulator targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws
  • Oregon governor proposing changes to school funding formula that could lead to $500 million increase
  • Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. But no one is sure what to do
  • Benton County landfill operator makes second attempt to expand regional facility
  • Seven Oregon residents file fifth lawsuit challenging new federal financial regulations
  • Ethics laws allow Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson to work in governor’s office, commission says
  • After a yearlong makeover, new Oregon wildfire hazard map will be released this month with few changes
  • Army Corps misses key deadline to report to Congress on ending Willamette hydropower to save salmon
  • Oregon’s longest serving congressman calls on Biden to withdraw; others mostly silent
  • Curry County nonprofit getting $2.36 million to open that area’s first addiction recovery center
  • Two male sea otters make rare appearance near Cannon Beach, but not likely to stay
  • Oregon is getting hotter. This week’s first Willamette Valley heat wave could break records
  • Oregon expands free Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands more people
  • Governor’s advisory group proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
  • Supreme Court’s decision on Grants Pass homeless case will have limited effect in Oregon
  • Deadlocked Oregon ethics commission won’t investigate complaints about wife against Gov. Kotek
  • Controversy erupts over OSU’s plan to cut older trees at its McDonald research forest. But are they old growth?
  • Federal appeals court stops proposed old growth logging in Elliott State Forest near Coos Bay
  • Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
  • Forest Service proposes protections for old-growth trees, but without an outright logging ban
  • Proposed Forest Service mountain biking system sparks tension in south Tillamook County
  • Northeast Oregon city bans chain stores amid dollar store backlash
  • Oregon’s minimum wage is going up again July 1
  • No longer considered predators, Oregon beavers get new protections from state July 1
  • How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy
  • Oregon kids are healthy but lag behind in education, according to new report
  • Rural Oregon addiction recovery programs will get $13 million in opioid settlement funds
  • Wyden proposes legislation to preserve rural maternal care in response to Baker City ward closure
  • PacifiCorp and many victims of 2020 Echo Mountain wildfire in Otis settle claims for $178 million
  • Federal appeals court ruling allows hospitals’ mental health lawsuit against Oregon to continue
  • Major Oregon newspaper chain lays off staff, cuts five papers and seeks potential buyer or nonprofit model
  • Oregon lawmakers will seek community feedback as they plan a transportation package
  • Senate approves controversial appointments to Oregon water department, forestry board
  • Most major Oregon counties plan to have new drug addiction programs ready by September
  • National Democratic campaign committee adds Rep. Hoyle to its list of vulnerable incumbents
  • Eugene Emeralds likely hitting the road after voters reject bond for new baseball stadium
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek moves forward with forestry board picks despite backlash
  • State experts tell legislators that Oregon’s economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain future
  • Buying a mattress in Oregon? That could soon come with a fee to help recycle them
  • Democrat, GOP legislators will square off in November for three statewide races
  • Pro-Palestinian protestors ending encampment at University of Oregon after reaching deal
  • U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Repulican challenge to Oregon’s mail voting system
  • Oregon elections officials straighten out post office issue that affected some Lincoln County ballots
  • Oregon’s got jobs, but could use workers to fill critical positions, according to new report
  • Oregon wildfire agencies prepared to respond to fire season but will need more staff in future
  • State allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention as part of $600 million in opioid settlement
  • Oregon DOJ says no criminal charges in OLCC bourbon scandal, but ethics probe proceeds
  • Leaders of Oregon’s largest school districts ask state to address “education funding crisis”
  • Legislators say Optum will let Eugene doctors who left Oregon Medical Group treat local patients
  • Warm Springs tribe asks ODFW to repeal licensing agreement with Grand Ronde over Willamette Falls issue
  • ODFW commission selects deputy director over city of Portland staffer to head agency
  • Gov. Tina Kotek abandons two nominations to Oregon forestry board after pushback
  • After two searches, Oregon governor appoints insider to lead state water department
  • Tuition at Oregon’s seven public universities increasing 3-5 percent in the fall for incoming freshmen
  • ODFW commission has choice Friday between insider and outsider to lead agency
  • Nonprofit and state agency kick off Oregon fentanyl awareness campaigns amid an overdose epidemic
  • OSU researchers using artificial intelligence to help study threatened coastal seabirds
  • Democrats vie for Oregon state treasurer nomination to face Republican state senator in November
  • Four candidates square off in May primary race for Oregon attorney general to replace Rosenblum
  • Two Republicans competing for 4th Congressional District nomination hope to unseat Hoyle
  • Demand for electricity in Northwest projected to grow 30% in decade, triple previous estimates
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek apologizes Wednesday and ends plans to expand first lady’s role after pushback
  • UO president rejects demands of students wanting school to cut ties with Israel
  • 1,000 survivors of 2020 Oregon wildfires file $30 billion “mass complaint” lawsuit against PacifiCorp
  • Man charged after allegedly using bleach to kill 18,000 juvenile salmon at Reedsport hatchery
  • Oregon Republican legislators and candidates visit Arizona-Mexico border to learn about security issues
  • Oregon governor’s top staffers were concerned about first lady’s role and security requests, records released Friday show
  • OPB may partner with California online news organization to begin operating in Eugene area
  • Southern Oregon activists claim victory after BLM changes road plans in logging area
  • Oregonians have until April 30 to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • U.S. Supreme Court justices appear to lean toward city of Grants Pass in complex homelessness case
  • New York legislators approve tax breaks to hire local journalists, a national first
  • Oregon GOP woman legislators blast OSAA policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls
  • Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality is significantly understaffed and underfunded, state auditors find
  • Oregon’s annual wolf report says population steadied at 178 animals due in part to killings
  • Police arrest 52 pro-Palestine protestors Monday who blocked I-5 in Eugene for two hours
  • Oregon agency’s study finds no link between Covid-19 vaccine and cardiac deaths
  • New study on medical pay says nurses in rural Oregon may be doing better than big city counterparts
  • U.S. District Court judge sides with city of Medford in homelessness case
  • Lane County patients turned away from Oregon Medical Group in possible corporate pinch
  • Federal agency’s proposal to kill a half-million barred owls in Northwest sparks controversy
  • Oregon ethics commission says it has to resolve complaints about Kotek’s wife before giving her advice
  • Wandering wolverine from the coast now spotted making the rounds in south Eugene
  • Activists protest in trees, file lawsuit in court to block logging on BLM land in southern Oregon
  • Gov. Kotek will seek opinion from Oregon Ethics Commission on role of first spouse
  • Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law — but says careful coordination needed
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting employees ask management to recognize their new union
  • Southern Oregon health care insurer urges state lawmakers to address homelessness crisis in rural areas
  • PeaceHealth gets state’s OK to build $72 million rehab hospital in Springfield
  • Conservation group says it plans to sue Forest Service for endangering coastal martens in dune areas
  • Small Clatsop County school district School sues state in attempt to undo forest habitat conservation plan
  • Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
  • Oregon’s First Lady gets new state-funded adviser amid departure of Kotek’s top aides
  • With addiction bill passed, now Oregon faces biggest challenge — getting counties ready to develop treatment programs
  • Infrastructure funds for housing projects gets big boost from 2024 Legislature — but governor has some questions
  • Four t ribes ask U.S. interior secretary to deny proposed Coquille tribal casino in Medford
  • UO and Eugene police investigate drugging allegations against fraternities
  • Where’s Donald Trump? Not in the Oregon voters pamphlet after declining statement
  • Phil Knight gives $2 million to political action committee trying to elect Republicans to legislature
  • Oregonians will have 2-month window this spring to apply for an electric vehicle rebate
  • State health agency approves emergency takeover of struggling Corvallis Clinic
  • Two GOP senators barred from re-election try for statewide office as Oregon’s filing day comes and goes
  • Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing legislation from just-completed session
  • In landmark vote, Oregon lawmakers Thursday approve campaign finance limits — starting in 2027
  • Plan to reduce logging, protect habitat in Oregon’s western state forests passes on split vote Thursday
  • Oregon’s legislative session will end this week without solution to wildfire funding issues
  • Oregon Legislature finishes work on Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing bill as House approves $369 million
  • Reversing parts of Measure 110, Oregon Legislature sends drug addiction proposal to Gov. Kotek
  • Oregon legislators take massive step toward recriminalizing drug possession with Thursday vote
  • Oregon Senate easily passes legislation Thursday allocating $376 million for housing, homelessness
  • In first vote, Oregon House committee passes controversial bill that would unwind Measure 110
  • In party line 17-12 vote, Oregon Senate passes school anti-book-ban bill over Republican objections
  • Campaign to open Oregon primaries to all voters suspends signature gathering
  • Major insurance companies pull back from writing new policies — or drastically raising rates — in fire-prone parts of Oregon
  • Coastal county leaders grill Oregon forestry officials Friday on harvest plans after three sawmill closures
  • Lawsuit accuses Central Oregon hospital system of sending poor patients to debt collector
  • Oregon Democratic lawmakers reach tentative deal Wednesday to address drug addiction crisis
  • U.S. Supreme Court to hear Oregon case weighing how far cities can go to clear homeless camps
  • Oregon Health Authority’s slowness to respond to drug crisis stymies expansion of care even to “shovel ready” projects
  • Blaming high costs and weak market, Interfor closes Philomath sawmill, laying off 100 workers
  • Oregon wildlife commission adds southern resident orcas to state’s endangered species list
  • “Dark money” lobbying group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
  • Eugene lawmaker hopes to cut emergency room wait times in wake of University District hospital closure
  • Fight emerging in Oregon Legislature over bill preventing private investor control of medical practices
  • Oregon Senate committee proposes pared-down version of Kotek’s $600 million housing bill
  • NOAA says rare fin whale stranded Monday near Astoria was in poor health
  • Federal agency announces size, location for wind energy projects off southern Oregon coast — and gets immediate pushback
  • UPDATE: Dialysis company says it will keep Tillamook clinic open until patients find treatment
  • Oregon Gov. Kotek pushes Senate panel to approve $500 million housing plan
  • Oregon lawmakers hear hours of passionate testimony Wednesday on proposals to recriminalize drug possession
  • Latest Oregon economic forecast shows up to $1.7 billion available for housing, addiction and more
  • Oregon legislators taking first deep plunge into proposals to address the state’s drug crisis
  • Sen. Dick Anderson expected to play key role in housing legislation during short session
  • Democrats split on charging public or timber industry for more of Oregon’s wildfire protection
  • Wet winter pushing most of Oregon out of years-long drought, but snowpack melting rapidly
  • Owners of four small dairies sue state over new rules they say could ruin their businesses
  • Oregon Supreme Court bars 10 Republican senators who participated in walkout from re-election
  • Parts of Wallowa community are fighting proposal for Dollar General store in their northeast Oregon town
  • Native American consultants helping Oregon museums change the way they display Indigenous artifacts
  • West Coast crabbers rush to aid counterparts in Ilwaco, Wash. after fire destroys thousands of pots
  • Hunger is on the rise in Oregon following downward trend before the pandemic
  • New data shows overdose deaths continue to skyrocket in Oregon
  • Eugene Weekly recovering from embezzlement loss, plans Feb. 8 print edition
  • In response to BM 110 failures, Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession, step up access to treatment
  • Massive fire in Ilwaco, Wash. destroys hundreds of crab pots just before start of Washington’s commercial season
  • Older Americans say they now feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
  • Oregon craft brewers see continued decline in draft beer sales, more closures in 2023
  • Lacking information, south Oregon coast residents and tribes guess at future of federal offshore wind proposals
  • Behind schedule, over budget, state-backed rail projects near Albany and Nyssa — and costing $70 million — sit idle
  • Ice storm severely damages, closes Cascade Raptor Center in Eugene
  • Oregon governor declares a state of emergency following storm that has knocked out power, led to 11 deaths
  • Housing plans from Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers take shape with $500 million legislative package
  • Oregon Department of Revenue will start to process electronic income tax returns Jan. 29
  • Individual property fee cut from Oregon wildfire funding proposal, but big timber could still get break
  • Supreme Court will hear Grants Pass homeless camping case, but little impact seen in Oregon
  • U.S. Supreme Court agrees to decide Oregon case involving homeless camping on public lands
  • Oregon Supreme Court will defer to U.S. Supreme Court in Trump ballot access case
  • Oregon Government Ethics Commission chooses its compliance coordinator to be next executive director
  • New national report says Oregon’s taxes favor the wealthy but less so than most other states
  • Eastern Oregon congressman endorses Trump for president
  • Oregon lawmakers floating a plan to make low-level drug possession a crime once again
  • Timber industry helped write proposal shifting Oregon’s wildfire protection costs from landowners to public
  • Oregon Gov. Kotek’s first year in office took her to 36 counties. Here’s what she learned
  • One year into four-year term, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek faces same challenges
  • As needs and people change, public libraries in rural Oregon evolve to do much more than check out books
  • Upset legislators — including Rep. Gomberg — and beverage industry push back on state’s over-drinking campaign
  • Scathing state audit faults lax agency oversight of Oregon pandemic rent relief
  • Oregon fish and wildlife director Curt Melcher retiring after 40 years with the agency
  • Oregon needs more money to fight big wildfires, but who should pay for it — timberland owners or everyone?
  • Attorneys for Donald Trump file arguments why he should be allowed on Oregon’s May primary ballot
  • With 5,000 animals killed illegally a year, poaching is a growing Oregon problem as police, hunters try to fight back
  • A new year brings new Oregon laws on housing, drugs, education and lots lots more
  • Coastal counties struggle to provide workforce housing — and compete with metro-area jurisdictions for state help
  • Eugene Weekly newspaper can’t go to print because of $100,000 embezzlement
  • Corps refilling Willamette River reservoirs after drawdowns meant to help migrating fish
  • Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips this fall funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
  • Oregon State and Washington State reach financial agreement with 10 departing Pac-12 schools
  • Oregon DHS offers record $40 million to settle lawsuit from four abused foster children
  • Tight labor market among factors hampering Oregon Measure 110, new audit finds
  • In a major shift, Northwest tribes — not power agency — will control Columbia basin salmon recovery funds
  • Oregon Court of Appeals rules state’s landmark climate change regulations invalid on a technicality
  • Changes to the U.S. Forest Service’s forest plans should protect more old-growth trees from wildfire and climate change
  • PacifiCorp to pay $250 million in timber company settlement for 2020 southern Oregon wildfire
  • Oregon Supreme Court weighs arguments from GOP senators seeking to run for re-election
  • Oregon, Washington and tribes reach “historic” deal with feds over Columbia River Basin fish and dams
  • BOLI settled racial discrimination lawsuit from second ex-employee under now-congresswoman Val Hoyle
  • Kotek, task force recommend more cops, public drug use ban, business tax breaks to help downtown Portland
  • Fiddler who headlined Yachats Celtic Festival recovers his equipment stolen in Portland
  • Idea to stash planet-heating CO2 under national forests alarming some critics
  • Habitat plan for state forests in western Oregon could cost counties $18 million a year in timber revenue
  • Fish & Wildlife Service proposing to shoot barred owls to save spotted owls in the Northwest
  • Some want repeal. Others want tweaks to Measure 110. But nobody seems to want the status quo in Oregon’s drug crisis
  • Group sues Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade to keep Trump off May primary ballot
  • PacifiCorp agrees to $299 million settlement for Southern Oregon wildfire in 2020
  • Oregon winter road maintenance will continue with $19 million promise from Kotek, legislators
  • Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade says she won’t block Trump from May’s primary ballot
  • Draft agreement on removing Snake River dams says science is clear on benefits of tearing them out
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
  • War of words heats up in Coquille Tribe’s quest to add Medford as site of second casino
  • NOAA considering OK of gray whale hunt off Washington coast by Makah Tribe
  • Group presses Oregon secretary of state to block Trump from ballot by Dec. 1
  • Harney County judge rules Tuesday that voter-approved Measure 114 gun safety law violates the Oregon constitution
  • OSU study: Forest modeling shows which harvest rotations lead to maximum carbon sequestration
  • Oregon governor Tina Kotek selects Umatilla member as her first tribal affairs director
  • Oregon Secretary of State says audit of OLCC and cannabis industry meets its standards
  • Air Force veteran Monique DeSpain will challenge Val Hoyle in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
  • Oregon State walks away from Elliot State Forest research plan, but backers say forest in good hands
  • Oregon’s first large-scale solar park and farm near Harrisburg hinges on 50-year-old land use laws
  • Oregon lawmakers get updated revenue forecast, poised to address crises with increased funds next year
  • Oregon House Republicans ask state Democratic leaders for Measure 110 changes
  • Oregon program has helped hundreds recover from 2020 Labor Day fires, but victims far from whole
  • EPA moves on petition from West Coast tribes to investigate tire toxin linked to coho salmon deaths
  • Life aboard the Essayons — the Corps’ dredge that keeps coastal harbors clear and Oregon’s economy moving
  • OSU names Southern Oregon professor its first director of tribal relations
  • Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
  • Governor names New Jersey doctor and health administrator to lead Oregon Health Authority
  • Lincoln County sheriff, other law enforcement officials tell legislators Monday they need help with drug epidemic
  • Thousands of Oregonians can now shop and enroll in individual health insurance plans through mid-January
  • Oregon governor, two senators weigh in on first strike by 3,500 Portland teachers
  • Portland mayor anounces Monday that city will begin enforcing camping ban in two weeks
  • University of Oregon launches new center to study Cascade subduction zone off the West Coast
  • Oregon agency ready to hear comments on flying drones in or near state parks and coastal beaches
  • PeaceHealth proceeding with plans to close Eugene hospital emergency department Dec. 1
  • A union wants to end Oregon’s self-serve gasoline law, months after it began
  • Acreage burned in Oregon wildfires declined this year, but homes lost and firefighting costs rose substantially
  • Oregon and Washington now directing millions into derelict vessel removal on region’s waterways
  • Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate
  • Oregon lawmakers start trying to tackle state’s addiction crisis — by hearing more about it
  • Oregon agrees to transfer 10 wolves to Colorado after other Western states decline
  • Court-ordered drawdown of Green Peter and Foster reservoirs leads to widespread kokanee die-off
  • “Kicker” will return a record 44% to Oregon taxpayers on 2022 state income tax
  • New statewide values survey says homelessness issue is Oregon’s most important
  • How Salem got its commercial flight groove back. (Hint: $$)
  • State agency seeks record $27.6 million from southern Oregon dam operators over massive lamprey kill
  • Oregon health leaders warn of bumpy start for expanded Medicaid system 
  • As number of West Coast wildfires increase, new OSU study finds poor, elderly are disproportionately affected
  • Many Oregon families face uncertain day care outlook as state spends last of federal funds
  • Gas, oil companies argue against Oregon’s emission deadlines during Court of Appeals hearing
  • Survivor, Oregon Senate GOP leader praise new sex crime law, say more needed
  • Oregon officials consider adding southern resident killer whales to state endangered species list
  • Research on whales, other marine mammals might help decide the location of wind farms off southern Oregon coast
  • Timber conference in Portland draws industry, investors, climate protestors — and some broken windows
  • Kotek will send Oregon state troopers to Portland to help crack down on fentanyl distribution
  • Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10 percent in 2024
  • State rests case in Oregon gun laws trial; judge expected to rule within 60 days but appeals are likely
  • Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against Covid, flu and RSV
  • Oregon auditors flag $35 million in questionable spending by four state agencies
  • Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum won’t run for fourth term in 2024 as state’s top law enforcement officer
  • Push to change Oregon’s Measure 110 gains momentum and money as coalition files initiatives to prohibit hard drug use in public places
  • Trial in Eastern Oregon’s Harney County begins to determine if new Oregon gun laws are constitutional
  • Drug decriminalization stumbled in Oregon with 2020 passage of Ballot Measure 110. Other states are taking note
  • Federal agency begins process of possibly ending power generation at some of 13 Willamette Valley dams
  • Oregon’s attorney general sues Fox Corp. saying its false elections claims led to retirement fund losses
  • Pressure on PeaceHealth to keep Eugene hospital open grows, but state may not be able to help
  • Oregon governor’s housing council wants to make expanding cities easier, a tough sell among legislators, environmentalists
  • With fall approaching, is it time for vaccines? Timing, cost of new ones vary by virus and insurance
  • Judge rules against PacifiCorp, sets next phase of Oregon wildfires trial to determine damages
  • Plan to protect vulnerable species in western Oregon-owned forests moves forward
  • U.S. foundations pledge $500 million over five years to address ‘crisis in local news’
  • Gov. Kotek adds Lincoln and two eastern Oregon counties to growing emergency drought list
  • A long-shot Eastern Oregon effort to join Idaho reflects the growing American divide
  • Oregon regulators set 2024 rates for health insurance plans; average rates increase 6.2%
  • As reimbursement policy ends, more Oregon employees are working from out of state
  • Athletic conference realignments continue to shake up two of Oregon’s largest universities
  • PeaceHealth’s closure of downtown Eugene hospital reflects strained finances, including facility in Florence
  • Oregon economic forecast: Taxpayers will get record credits next year from $5.6 billion kicker
  • Oregon has process to prevent gun violence but it’s not widely used, report finds
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates plant on Oregon dunes as threatened species
  • Republican senators, state attorneys seek quicker Oregon Supreme Court review of anti-walkout law
  • Plan to protect threatened and endangered species in Western Oregon’s state-owned forests could face new delay
  • Oregon Gov. Kotek begins closed-door meetings meant to come up with a plan to save Portland
  • PeaceHealth plans to close emergency, other services at University District hospital in Eugene
  • State report on 2020 Labor Day wildfires details shortcomings in response, recovery but offers ideas for improvements
  • NOAA recommends $106 million in salmon and steelhead recovery grants for five Western states
  • Oregon Secretary of State launches database with campaign finance violations
  • Amazon’s undersea cable off Tillamook County coast gets approval, but Oregon leaders want more oversight
  • Oregon employment officials prep for Monday’s launch of paid leave program, expect bumps along the way
  • Proposal for Oregon’s first large-scale solar park and farm meets opposition from Willamette Valley farmers
  • State audit of the Oregon Racing Commission finds lax oversight of industry bringing in billions
  • Last of western Oregon tribes reach agreement to hunt, fish on ancestral lands without state permit
  • As Oregon faces a mental health crisis, state leaders ask for patience as they tackle problems
  • GOP senators who walked out of 2023 Legislature are barred from re-election, secretary of state rules
  • New data breach affects 1.7 million Oregonians, mostly current or past members of the Oregon Health Plan
  • Oregon governor signs measures to increase funding for schools, including $140 million to improve literacy
  • Oregonians can start applying for paid family and medical leave from work beginning Aug. 14
  • Former OLCC director files lawsuit notice, claims governor fired him because of pot company owner
  • Oregon governor indicates Friday she will let legislation allowing self-service gasoline to become law in early August
  • Kotek celebrates new housing laws but says more work needs to be done; stays mum on self-service gas legislation
  • Forest Service OKs heavy equipment in south coast wilderness area to fight 20,000-acre wildfire
  • Oregon state Treasurer Read prepares to enter secretary of state race
  • Nearly 12,000 Oregonians who have been making student loan payments for 20 years will have debt wiped out
  • Federal audit finds financial mismanagement at Oregon boarding school for Native Americans
  • Nonprofit awards $5 million to widen abortion access in Oregon
  • Federal judge: Oregon Senate panel violated maverick legislator’s free speech rights
  • Oregon farm estate tax relief bill awaits Gov. Kotek’s signature
  • Oregon’s 988 suicide prevention hotline sees 33 percent jump in calls since service began a year ago
  • Gun store owners, two advocacy groups appeal federal judge’s ruling on Oregon’s BM 114
  • Salem lands its first commercial air service in 15 years as Avelo Airlines announces flights to Las Vegas and Burbank
  • Oregon forest officials begin work on new wildfire hazard map after ditching the one from last year
  • Facing November vote and court decision, Eugene city council tosses its natural gas ban
  • Oregon Housing Stability Council approves $100 million to build nearly 650 affordable homes
  • Oregon bias crime hotline sees 74 percent rise in reports of threats and incidents
  • Federal judge tosses lawsuit by former Alsea school superintendent over mail voting, tabulation machines
  • Oregon’s popular EV rebate program is out of money and won’t be funded until next March
  • Kotek appoints former Portland city auditor as next secretary of state
  • ‘It’s crazy out there’: The reasons behind Oregon’s deepening drug crisis. An OPB special report
  • Oregon lawmakers passed array of criminal justice bills in tumultuous session
  • 2023 session of the Oregon Legislature ends Sunday, with lots of new laws, lots of money — and lots of acrimony
  • The first — and smallest — of four Klamath River dams started coming down this week
  • Oregon lawmakers approve $40 million toward Port of Coos Bay development
  • Rep. David Gomberg’s legislation requiring more information from OHSU’s primate center heads to governor for signature
  • Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
  • After decades of no self-service gasoline, Oregon Senate passes bill Wednesday to allow drivers a choice
  • Oregon lawmakers put more than $1 billion toward last-minute budget needs — including three Lincoln County projects
  • Survey focused on rural voices shows Oregonians worry about housing and homelessness
  • For victims still recovering from Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires, millions in legal damages offer some hope
  • After work resumes Thursday, Oregon Senate quickly passes compromise abortion and firearms bills
  • Oregon Legislature gets back to work as Senate Republican walkout ends with compromises
  • Oregon DMV caught in massive data breach, likely affecting 3.5 million Oregonians with driver’s licenses
  • Oregon Democrats float proposal on quorums as Senate Republican walkout drags on — but chances of passage are slim
  • After finding PacifiCorp liable for its role in Labor Day 2020 fires, jury Wednesday slaps it with $18 million in punitive damages
  • After May vote, Clatsop County says it will begin accepting new applications for vacation rental licenses
  • Democrats in Oregon Legislature consider watering down abortion, gun safety bills to get Senate Republicans to return
  • 3,700 expected to participate in OSU’s graduation ceremony Saturday
  • Negotiations under way to end Oregon Senate impasse as Democrats say they have a list of Republican conditions
  • Jury begins deliberations in 2020 Labor Day wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp following seven weeks of testimony
  • In a turn-about on approach, Portland city council approves ban on daytime street camping and imposes other restrictions
  • Conflict over religious symbols leads Josephine County to cut funding for OSU Extension Service
  • Federal criminal investigators examining former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s dealings with a cannabis company
  • Democrats in Oregon Legislature warn of lost opportunities as Senate walkout persists; GOP says Dems need to compromise
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival board chair says new director will look at all aspects of the struggling organization
  • Federal agencies announce $2.6 billion program to help coastal communities to deal with climate change, conservation
  • Fines not deterring absent Republican senators as walkout persists in 2023 Oregon Legislature
  • Federal trial on lawsuit seeking to overturn Oregon gun control Measure 114 begins Monday
  • PacifiCorps rests its case in trial over September 2020 wildfires, defending precautions around Otis
  • Debt vote splits Oregon’s congressional delegation — and not just on party lines
  • Unofficial GOP-run oversight committee told by audience to end Republican senate walkout
  • Oregon senators joining walkout will face $325 daily fines for unexcused absences starting Monday
  • USF&WS will once again try to determine if rare coastal beetle deserves federal protection as endangered
  • Judge agrees Thursday to let youth climate activists continue their 2015 lawsuit against federal government
  • Kotek ends her attempts at negotiations as Oregon Senate GOP walkout hits fourth week
  • After more than a decade, Oregon Department of Education issues new recommendations for how reading should be taught
  • Oregon’s Project Turnkey announces new grants for Klamath tribal elders, homeless rural residents
  • U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden wetlands regulation, ruling for Idaho couple
  • Oregon secretary of state’s office says it will not allow 10 GOP senators who are unexcused from Legislature to file for re-election
  • Democrats in Oregon Legislature agree on historic school funding but bill stalled by Senate Republican walkout
  • Gov. Kotek calls Senate Republicans ‘disrespectful’ after closed-door meetings Monday in 14th day of walkout
  • Here’s what Oregon’s controversial abortion, gender-affirming care bill would do as Republican Senate walkout continues
  • Owe Oregon taxes? Better pay up by July 14 or be on publicly published list
  • Third of Oregon Senate now barred from re-election by penalties of 13-day GOP-led walkout
  • Oregon governor and legislative leaders get good news Wednesday with robust revenue forecast
  • New rules by Gov. Kotek will require Oregon’s marijuana dispensaries to prove they paid taxes
  • Curry County’s computer system ‘starting from scratch’ after ransomware attack
  • Republican-led walkout creates gridlock in Oregon Legislature as three senators hit 10 unexcused absences
  • Just south of the Oregon border, the old lumber port of Eureka preps for new life as an offshore West Coast wind hub
  • Plaintiffs in class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp blame executives for Oregon wildfire inaction
  • Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists
  • Secretary of State office leaders call agency “resilient” in Monday statement endorsing Fagan’s resignation
  • Oregon Shakespeare’s Nataki Garrett: ‘You kind of have to get out before you burn out’
  • OSU will help lead $30 million regional effort to help farmers and food-related businesses access new markets
  • Oregon Senate Republican walkout hits day 6 as one GOP senator files two workplace complaints
  • A bill allowing self-service gas anywhere in Oregon moves closer to passage in the Legislature after hearing this week
  • Oregon Senate Republicans, Independent stage walkout Wednesday as divisive bills await votes
  • Fall of a rising star: Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns Tuesday over $10,000 a month cannabis side job
  • Oregon House votes along party lines to approve ban on “ghost” guns and limit types of firearms to young people
  • After 6 hours of emotional debate, Oregon House passes bill Monday night ensuring access to abortion and gender-affirming health care
  • Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan apologizes, resigns from her $10,000 a month cannabis consulting job
  • Oregon Secretary of State’s office cannabis audit released amid questions, and now investigation, about industry consulting job
  • Oregon public universities ask state for $500 million as students pay record tuition
  • Oregon Legislature approves ban — effective in 2025 — on foam to-go food containers
  • Oregon distillers, recovery advocates clash over new spirits marketing proposal in Legislature
  • Legislature poised for conflict over gun-control legislation as Democrats back bills on waiting periods, serial numbers on guns, and minimum age for purchases
  • U.S. appeals court upholds expansion of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
  • Eugene’s climate activists and natural gas industry ready to square off this fall over gas stove ballot measure
  • Staffing issues forces PeaceHealth to close beds at two Eugene-area hospitals
  • Jurors in $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against PacifiCorp hear opening arguments about blame, cause of 2020 wildfires
  • After three years, Oregon Health Authority officials hold last regular Covid-19 briefing as virus wanes
  • Clatsop County judge will rule by end of month on legality of vacation rental ballot measure vote
  • Oregon governor says OHSU and state will stockpile a 3-year supply of abortion drug in advance of court ruling
  • Washington Legislature OKs ban on 50 gun models, opponents vow immediate court challenge
  • On 100th day in office, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Kotek presses to divert money from reserves
  • Democrats in Oregon Legislature propose constitutional protections for abortions, sex and gender identities
  • Oregon education officials advise schools district to not count on state money for summer school
  • Coos Bay’s hospital, the largest on the Oregon coast, is mired in a deep financial swamp and may need taxpayer help
  • Oregon’s top fire officials say they asked PacifiCorp to shut down power lines before Labor Day 2020 fires
  • OSU study: Native bees thrive after clearcuts in Oregon Coast Range, then decline as trees grow
  • Should rural property owners be allowed to build ADUs to help housing crunch? Proposal in Oregon Legislature says yes
  • Kotek calls for narrow research tax credits after signing $210 million Oregon semiconductor tax-break bill
  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival seeks emergency funding of $2.5 million to save this year’s season
  • Republicans in Oregon Legislature adopt parliamentary tactics to slow Democrats’ passage of bills
  • Gov. Kotek announces money allocations for seven Oregon metro areas to combat homelessness
  • It’s not just on the central Oregon coast: Why retired journalists are jumping back into the profession
  • Oregon snowpack jumps to 172% of normal, best since 2008 — which could delay wildfire season
  • Oregon Senate committee passes out gun legislation Tuesday on 3-2 vote
  • Oregon Senate passes 2025 ban of foam containers for prepared food; now goes to House
  • Kotek announces that Oregon will end travel reimbursements for remote state employees
  • Oregon starts review of 1.5 million people on Medicaid to determine who qualifies for free coverage
  • Amid a judicial crisis, Oregon lawmakers consider reshaping public defender system 
  • Dozens of speakers urge Oregon legislative committee to beef up funding for fish and wildlife agency
  • Gov. Kotek signs two emergency bills into law Wednesday to address homeless, housing issues
  • Oregon Senate passes $210 million legislation to compete for semiconductor projects
  • Oregon’s hospital association, health care unions reach compromise on proposed staffing legislation
  • Low-income Oregon families with children getting $170 million in extra food aid through May
  • Dozens testify against firearms bill in Oregon Legislature that critics say tries to circumvent the courts
  • Feds award $50 million in housing grants to Oregon organizations, most going to metro areas
  • Oregon Values and Beliefs survey: Homelessness and housing top the list of Oregon’s worries
  • Oregon settles forest lawsuit by agreeing to logging changes in Tillamook and Clatsop state forests
  • Judge in Labor Day 2020 wildfires rules that PacifiCorp can face punitive damages in class action lawsuit
  • Eugene’s ban on natural gas hookups in new homes will now go to the ballot
  • With Covid cash running out, Oregon legislative budget writers propose more spending on housing, health care while keeping state positions vacant
  • The big divide over guns and violence plays out in the Oregon Legislature on Wednesday
  • Oregon Senate passes $200 million emergency housing package which now goes to Gov. Kotek for her signature
  • Kotek targets behavioral health system crisis – and plans ahead
  • Oregon governor adds Malheur and Clatsop counties to her homeless state of emergency list
  • Oregon House passes bill to allow Oregonians to pump their own gas; now goes to Senate
  • Legislative subcommittee advances plan to aid Oregon semiconductor grants
  • Oregon lawmakers propose measures to fight gun violence, stem ‘ghost guns’
  • California crabber sues Pacific Seafood for what he alleges is price fixing on Dungeness crab harvests
  • DEQ pausing electric vehicle purchase rebates because program is running out of money
  • Oregon House passes $200 million for housing and homelessness Wednesday, calls it a start
  • NOAA recommends Wednesday that sunflower sea stars be protected under Endangered Species Act
  • No Labels Party qualifies to run candidates in Oregon elections
  • Betsy Johnson, loggers, timber owners and students blast harvest plan for 600,000 acres of state forests
  • Warmer weather, declining Covid hospitalizations are good signs for Oregon, state epidemiologist says
  • Oregon legislation targets organized retail theft that cost businesses millions of dollars a year
  • Have your Oregon tax refund yet? Find out where it is with new tracking website
  • Rape victims, Oregon GOP lawmakers seek stronger voice in how state classifies sex offenders
  • Smaller Oregon companies also seek semiconductor funding as lawmakers hear from HP and OSU about opportunities to grow
  • Changes in Oregon’s recreational liability laws likely dead for 2023 in overstuffed legislative calendar.
  • Already at capacity, Eugene Airport looks to upgrade and expand — for $272 million
  • Oregon will end mask requirement in health care settings April 3 — but facilities can adopt their own rules
  • Oregon Health Authority’s interim director James Schroeder leaving after two months
  • Speakers at wind power conference in Portland raise concerns about impacts of offshore developments on fisheries
  • Proposed legislation in Oregon Senate focuses on removing barriers to entering public education and addressing burnout 
  • Hillsboro, hub of Oregon semiconductor industry, seeks more manufacturing land as Legislature debates land-use laws
  • Nurses union and Oregon hospitals square off Tuesday in Legislature over stricter staffing standards
  • Oregon lawmakers share details of $200 million housing package, which should reach House floor in early March
  • Latest state revenue forecast: Record kicker, more available for budget
  • For the first time since pandemic, Oregon Health Authority will check to see who still qualifies for state Medicaid
  • Lawmakers, unions reach compromise on ending reimbursements for state employees living outside Oregon
  • Once again, some Oregon legislators talk about allowing self-pumping gas stations statewide
  • Oregon lawmakers weigh options to boost nursing workforce
  • Rep. Gomberg gets few answers from Oregon Racing Commission director on continued betting on greyhound races
  • Oregon Board of Forestry votes narrowly to continue with harvest habitat plan despite pushback from counties, industry
  • Sierra Pacific announces construction of new lumber mill to replace current Eugene facility
  • Idaho House passes non-binding measure calling for formal ‘Greater Idaho’ talks with Oregon
  • Chair of embattled OLCC board resigns Thursday at governor’s request following Wednesday defense of agency
  • Oregon’s recreation industry making big push in 2023 Legislature for bill to limit injury lawsuits
  • Oregon Court of Appeals rejects “Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance” by Columbia County voters
  • Two scientists from Oregon Coast Aquarium help rescue fur seal pup during Olympic Peninsula research trip
  • Some Oregon legislators again asking for statewide ban on plastic foam food containers
  • Oregon Senate passes bill Wednesday that’s expected to help expand child care options
  • OLCC chairman vehemently defends board and staff before commission appoints former prison inspector as new director
  • Oregon Legislature’s new eviction policies, home construction incentives taking shape
  • Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission director resigns amid bourbon hoarding scandal
  • Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators after reports of diverting rare whiskeys
  • Oregon lawmakers ponder grants for local news, but amended bill won’t include tax credits for donating or subscribing to news outlets
  • Oregon shifts toward normalcy after three years of Covid pandemic and public emergencies
  • Oregon Supreme Court upholds order blocking state’s new voter-approved gun laws pending hearing in Harney County
  • Oregon cities, counties say Measure 110 blew a hole in their budgets, ask legislators to divert some treatment money
  • Kotek seeks dismissals after internal investigation reveals ethical violations at Oregon Liquor commission
  • Oregon Legislature takes first step to giving tax breaks to homeowners who rent out rooms
  • Kotek proposes $13.5 billion for K-12, university education but critics say more is needed to avoid cuts, improve schools
  • Arts groups, performance venues — including two in Lincoln County — seek $50 million in state aid
  • Two Idaho legislators push for longshot discussions about moving the state’s border with Oregon
  • Nine Oregon legislators — including both from Lincoln County — form caucus to provide arts research and information
  • Proposed legislation would require remote state workers to pay own travel costs back to Oregon
  • Oregon legislators look for ways to expand sorely needed child care facilities
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget, redirecting money to housing, behavioral health and education
  • Willamette Valley butterfly once considered extinct is back in strong numbers
  • Oregon lawmakers propose bills to tamp down prescription costs and help rural independent pharmacies
  • FBI investigating three arsons against anti-abortion centers in Portland, Gresham and Keizer
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek outlines how she wants to allocate $130 million in emergency aid for homeless programs
  • Oregon mayors, city officials lobby legislators Wednesday for more money for homelessness
  • Oregon Senate Republicans describe hopes for bipartisanship but won’t stop delaying tactics
  • Portland-based vacation rental management company lays off 1,300 employees
  • Oregon’s public defense agency formulating plan on how to spend $10 million to improve legal representation
  • Oregon Department of Justice, law firms open free legal advice hotline about abortions
  • How a Lincoln City startup took advantage of Oregon DEQ program with lax oversight to net $1.8 million
  • Oregon based newspaper group plans to open newsroom in Medford, following Mail Tribune’s shutdown
  • Lincoln County lawmaker introduces legislation to address concerns about conditions at OHSU’s primate center
  • New state audit calls on Oregon Health Authority to fix problems with BM 110 addiction program rollout
  • Oregon nurses union, hospital association gear up for fight over proposed legislation on staffing levels
  • Housing, semiconductors, budget take center stage as Oregon legislators hope for bipartisan session
  • 2023 Oregon Legislature began work Tuesday with five months to pass a budget and finish policy work
  • Experts believe dead sperm whale that washed ashore near Astoria likely killed by ship strike
  • State’s lawyers ask Oregon Supreme Court to dissolve preliminary injunction blocking gun laws
  • Decades after lobbying for Oregon Farm Bureau, new executive director returns to lead it
  • As climate warms, drier air likely to be more stressful than less rainfall for Douglas fir trees, according to new OSU study
  • New audit says Oregon’s broadband office not prepared for federal infrastructure grants
  • Medford Mail Tribune news operation abruptly announces its closure effective Friday
  • As financial troubles linger, Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces layoffs, furloughs, and departure of executive director
  • New Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares homelessness state of emergency, signs housing executive orders
  • A new era starts in the Oregon Legislature as lawmakers re-elect House speaker, choose a new Senate president and welcome legislators
  • Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek sworn into office Tuesday with a promise to ‘make things better’
  • Watch your mail box! Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds
  • Oregon faces sustained and novel risks and opportunities as climate changes, new assessment shows
  • Oregon Supreme Court rules that hundreds of people convicted by non-unanimous juries deserve new trials
  • Housing will be Oregon Legislature’s top focus in 2023, Democratic leader says
  • Harney County judge’s order Tuesday will allow gun sales without completed background checks after 3 days
  • Federal probe into Cowlitz tribe casino gives insights into Grand Ronde and Siletz tensions over Salem location
  • Backers of commercial air service out of Salem Airport push city leaders to help resume flights by June
  • As Oregon’s population declines for first time in 30 years, state economist warns of revenue loss
  • 32-year-old raptor rehabilitation center in Eugene taking off again after pandemic setbacks
  • Oregon Gov-elect Kotek hears about housing, health, education needs on first statewide tour stop in Yamhill County
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown forgives $1.8 million in uncollected traffic fines to allow 7,000 drivers to get licenses back
  • New audit says commission in charge of Oregon’s 17 community colleges needs to improve student achievement and access
  • Oregon commission votes Monday to prohibit sale of new, gasoline-powered cars by 2035
  • Harney County judge issues temporary injunction Thursday blocking implementation of BM 114 on Oregon gun rules
  • Monsanto and Oregon agree to $698 million settlement to end lawsuit over chemical pollution
  • Elliott State Forest, Oregon’s oldest state forest, will no longer be logged to provide funding for schools
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences — including Waldport killer — and ends death row
  • Oregon judge upholds temporary restraining order on Measure 114 permits, will rule on rest of issues by Friday
  • Oregon reaches $173 million settlement with pharmacy companies in opioid lawsuit
  • Governor-elect names Health Share CEO as interim director of Oregon Health Authority
  • Oregon prepares for the launch of a new paid leave program for employees
  • Kotek announces 36-county listening tour, framework for first year as governor starting with Yamhill and Douglas counties
  • Performance venues, arts groups ask Oregon lawmakers for more COVID recovery funds
  • Oregon’s Legislative Emergency Board approves $10 million for public defender crisis, six other requests
  • Oregon’s top election official seeks more money to combat election misinformation, investigate complaints
  • Health officials warn three viruses are hammering Oregon hospitals with sick patients, especially the very young and old
  • Oregon hospitals face ‘dire’ situation with sick children and adults; state allocates $25 million for more nurses
  • BM 114 gun restrictions didn’t take effect Thursday as Oregon Supreme Court allows Harney County judge’s temporary hold
  • Gun deaths in Oregon have been increasing, but nonfatal injuries rising more dramatically, new research says
  • Federal government launches first offshore wind energy leases for central and northern California; Oregon next
  • Federal agency that manages 13 Willamette Valley dams and reservoirs considering big changes
  • Federal judge says she will decide early next week whether to temporarily halt Measure 114 from going into effect Dec. 8
  • Some Oregon gun shops selling weapons to customers who might fail a background check
  • Despite this week’s storms, precipitation lags across much of Oregon as drought lingers
  • Portland records its 93rd homicide in 2022, a new all-time high as city struggles with search for possible solutions
  • New state law allows Oregon cities to designate speed limits on their streets
  • Food banks across Oregon forced to tighten belts as hunger swells and prices rise across the state
  • Firearms group, sheriff and gun store owner file suit to stop implementation of Oregon’s new gun-control measure
  • Oregon governor issues pardons for 45,000 people convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana before 2016
  • Oregon Health Authority director Patrick Allen announces he will step down Jan. 9 as new governor takes office
  • Federal agency removes last regulatory hurdle to demolishing four dams on Klamath River
  • Oregon economists expect a ‘mild’ recession beginning in 2023, but taxpayers getting record “kicker” in 2024
  • Some Oregon colleges, universities recover lost enrollment but others see continued decline
  • Residents of 25 counties and 112 cities in Oregon vote to block or ban the start of psilocybin treatment centers
  • Linn County sheriff says she will not enforce part of Measure 114 if approved by Oregon voters
  • After more ballots counted from around the state Thursday, Kotek wins three-way race to become Oregon’s next governor
  • Shares in Portland-based vacation rental management company Vacasa drop 20% after poor business report
  • Backers of new, tighter Oregon gun regulation measure claim narrow victory Wednesday
  • Democrat Val Hoyle will be representing Lincoln County and the 4th Congressional District in January
  • In many parts of rural Oregon, psilocybin treatment is on the Nov. 8 ballot – but what it entails is still a mystery
  • Mayors from Oregon cities big and small say they will press 2023 Legislature for more help to fight homelessness
  • Still unsure about 4 Oregon measures on Nov. 8 ballot? Here’s a rundown of what they would do — or not do
  • New statewide survey shows Oregonians growing more concerned about where economy is headed
  • Weyerhaeuser union members narrowly vote to accept new contract, end six-week strike at mills in Oregon and Washington
  • In novel tactic, labor unions target Coos Bay hospital’s board for recall after years of issues and turmoil
  • Oregon Measure 114 is not the first proposal to trigger gun debate, but is first on a statewide ballot in more than 20 years
  • Protesters in Eugene clash Sunday outside Old Nick’s Pub show over 11-year-old drag queen performer
  • Oregon school performance craters relative to national averages, elementary and middle school math scores rank 6th worst in U.S.
  • Oregon student attendance, graduation rates down since pandemic, new state analysis finds
  • In a close race for Oregon governor, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin flies in to lead rally for GOP nominee Christine Drazan
  • Oregon survey says most believe some type of homeless shelter should be guaranteed – but not how to do it
  • The Oregon governor’s race: What the three candidates say they would do to help state’s economy
  • GOP nominee Alek Skarlatos has money edge in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district, but some polls still favoring Val Hoyle
  • Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters announces her retirement at year’s end
  • The Oregon governor’s race: What do three candidates say they will do to help solve statewide housing crisis
  • Oregon mayor’s group say state needs to step up with more money to help battle homeless issues
  • The Oregon governor’s race: Next governor will shape education for a generation of students who have fallen behind
  • OSU announces $200 million technology research center launched by $100 million in donations
  • Lincoln County joins 4th Congressional District just in time for a choice between two widely different candidates
  • Politicians on Oregon’s Nov. 8 ballot seek to be first, longest-serving, oldest and more
  • Oregon health officials urge people to get booster vaccines to ward off expected winter surge of coronavirus
  • We knew this, right? A good “parenting style” for dogs makes them more social and secure, OSU study finds
  • Social Security payments for 70 million people will go up by 8.7 percent in January
  • As voting elsewhere comes under attack from partisans, Oregon’s election officials say decades-old mail system has many checks and balances
  • Alaska fishery officials cancel Bristol Bay king and snow crab harvests this winter
  • Nike’s Phil Knight begins to hedge his gubernatorial bets — giving $1 million this week to GOP nominee Drazen
  • Oregon DEQ sets virtual public hearings for comments on proposed ban of new gas-powered cars
  • Voters in Clatsop County will get a chance to weigh in on vacation rental issues next May
  • Feds giving Oregon $1.1 billion to guarantee Medicaid coverage for children under 6 and provide housing and food support as part of the Oregon Health Plan
  • Bipedal robot developed at Oregon State University establishes Guinness World Record for 100 meter run
  • Price of gas in Oregon skyrockets again as refinery issues lead to shortages
  • Oregon governor candidates spar over education, housing, abortion during college debate Tuesday in Bend
  • Legislators told that Oregon needs thousands of construction, government workers to close housing gap
  • Oregon health officials, nurses ambulance companies tell legislators that lack of staff in hospitals is harming some patients
  • Oregon’s novel approach to drug and mental health treatment hits milestone with funding of county-based service networks
  • Director of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality abruptly resigns three months before scheduled retirement
  • Three governor candidates will hold live, televised debate Tuesday in Bend
  • Experts tell Oregon lawmakers the state’s novel approach to drug addiction has holes, needs stronger law enforcement element
  • Declining attendance prompts Oregon Shakespeare Festival to revamp 2023 plans with fewer plays in a shorter season
  • Two renown OSU marine biologists inducted into prestigious academies
  • Lincoln County and others lose again — Oregon Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of $1 billion timber verdict
  • Biden administration announces plans to develop floating wind platforms in the Atlantic and off Oregon and California coasts
  • Oregon’s unemployment rate increases slightly in August, but statewide jobs recovery is complete — except in hospitality industry
  • Rent increases capped at 14.6% for most Oregonians next year, the highest since limits passed
  • Oregon’s public defenders office requests $6 million as lawmakers consider major overhaul of imploding system
  • Oregon State University’s new president officially begins her work, interested in growing online programs, student success
  • Shortly before embarking on political career, Oregon congressional candidate Alek Skarlatos joked about choking women
  • Oregon’s unaffiliated voters are more partisan than you think and might not shift the outcomes of November’s elections
  • Oregon hospital executives who expected rebound from COVID this year say they’re stunned by financial losses instead
  • With cases falling, Oregon Health Authority shifts attention away from Covid-19, reducing frequency it publishes Covid data
  • House Speaker Pelosi comes to Oregon to help fundraise for three Democrats seeking open House seats
  • Maryland’s Republican governor comes to Oregon to stump for GOP nominee Christine Drazan
  • Two years after 10 Labor Day fires burned Oregon communities and forests, investigations of causes remain unfinished
  • Oregon Education Department recommends big changes to high school graduation requirements
  • Oregon’s latest economic forecast predicts a record $3.4 billion kicker to taxpayers in 2024
  • Oregon attorney general’s office joins western states in opposing more natural gas from Canadian pipeline
  • Survey: Majority of Oregonians say they’ll back candidates who support more gun control
  • As Astoria booms, the city considers first system development charges to help pay for infrastructure
  • Oregon attorney general Ellen Rosenblum nearly falls for bank scam, warns others to beware
  • State agencies seek nearly $40 million for staff in hospitals, long-term care facilities
  • Residents of Oregon 57 cities and 26 counties will vote Nov. 8 to ban or delay psilocybin treatment centers
  • Oregon joins states offering free and reduced college tuition for Native American students this year
  • Following California’s lead, Oregon is exploring ban on sale of gas-powered vehicles after 2035
  • Patients from Idaho, Texas and elsewhere are now seeking abortion care in Oregon
  • Unaffiliated Oregon gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson officially qualifies for Nov. 8 ballot
  • Oregon Geographic Names Board hears proposal to change name of Swastika Mountain in Lane County
  • Two top $199,000-a-year Oregon Lottery officials now work remotely from states with no income tax
  • Renown OSU marine biologist Jane Lubchenco sanctioned by scientific organization for errors in fisheries paper
  • Commission overseeing Oregon’s public defense agency fires — as expected — its director Thursday
  • Latest monkeypox case in Oregon involves a child, but officials downplay risks at schools, child care
  • A ballot measure that would open streets to ATVs in a small Oregon coast town is causing a ruckus
  • Poll by Oregon research group indicates 72 percent of residents support abortion rights
  • Unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson hands in signatures Tuesday to qualify for ballot
  • Oregon’s chief justice plans to remove all members of the Public Defense Services Commission this week
  • Insurance rates will not rise due to new Oregon wildfire risk map, state regulators now say
  • With many Oregon hospitals in crisis, state will seek ‘significant’ funds for stopgap measures
  • Unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson spent $200,000 to help gather signatures for Oregon governor race
  • Covid-caused staff shortages led some Oregon school districts to turn to new state-authorized emergency teaching licenses
  • Congress’ $700 billion “Inflation Reduction Act” seen as a big win for Oregon energy projects, emission reductions
  • Feds allocate more than $20 million to 11 Oregon airports for renovations to accommodate more traffic, lure commercial carriers
  • Oregon state forester rescinds new wildfire risk map in response to public, political outcry
  • Eugene Airport adding twice-weekly direct flights to Palm Springs
  • Oregon has a housing crisis. Can the next governor help solve it? Three candidates give their views
  • Analysis: First debate by three Oregon governor candidates delivers telling first impressions
  • Gun regulations on November ballot could increase costs to county governments for processing permits
  • As coast stays cool, heat wave in rest of Oregon sparks dozens of worker complaints; 14 suspected deaths
  • Kristof returning to the New York Times after failed run for Oregon governor
  • New Oregon meat inspection program will combat supply chain delays, lower prices
  • Team of scientists, including one from OSU, says breaching Lower Snake River dams would aid salmon recovery
  • New state audit outlines myriad problems of Oregon Employment Department before and during pandemic
  • Mystery group — likely from Georgia — sending anti-Democrat mailers to Oregon voters but hasn’t filed state reports
  • Oregon’s electric utilities submit final plans to prevent wildfires, shutoffs as season ramps up
  • Unusual three-way race for Oregon governor is already generating a pile of campaign cash
  • Oregon Employment Department believes impact will be small when it transitions to new computer system in September
  • Drazan, Johnson, Kotek spar over guns, abortion, homelessness in first Oregon governor debate Friday
  • To make the November ballot as nonaffiliated candidate, Betsy Johnson barnstorms the state with a sales pitch for every crowd.
  • Covid-19 sickening thousands of Oregonians a week, while monkeypox causes several dozen cases
  • Long Covid continues to keep Oregonians out of workforce as state rebounds from job losses
  • New state report says health care in Oregon becoming increasingly expensive
  • Measure to ban large capacity gun magazines and require licenses will appear on Oregon ballots in November
  • Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader again bucks Democratic party to endorse Betsy Johnson for governor
  • Survey finds most Oregonians favor stricter gun control laws at state and federal level
  • Just dial 9-8-8. New statewide mental health crisis hotline begins 24/7 operation Saturday in Oregon
  • Three candidates for Oregon governor staking out different positions on abortion rights following Supreme Court ruling
  • The 2022 Legislature allocated millions for cooling, heating, clean air — but programs and units have yet to reach Oregonians
  • Lincoln County joins seven others to administer $10 million in state grants to property owners damaged by 2020 wildfires
  • Lawsuit over Oregon’s management of forestland moves to state Supreme Court as 13 counties say they’re owed $1.1 billion
  • Head of Oregon Department of Corrections picked to lead federal Bureau of Prisons
  • One of North America’s most destructive bugs arrives in Oregon, but mostly seen as a threat to ash trees in Willamette Valley
  • All of Oregon now officially in wildfire season as dry weather takes hold across the state
  • Head of Oregon Supreme Court calls for immediate fix to ongoing lack of public defenders
  • Rural Oregon counties are lining up against state’s psilocybin launch
  • Oregon has committed almost all of its $389 million for emergency rental aid
  • Oregon National Guard bars unvaccinated soldiers from drilling with units
  • New state fire risks map leaves property owners with insurance concerns; some cities challenge data
  • Oregon voters may decide new firearms requirements as deadline for initiative signature approaches
  • Oregon’s new land conservation and development director tries to see the ‘big picture’
  • OSU researchers will work with Yurok Tribe to measure the effects of dam removal on the Klamath River
  • New audit says Oregon regulators failed to enact majority of recommendations aimed to stem opioid misuse
  • Native Americans, middle-aged Oregonians and the unvaccinated most affected by long Covid, UO researchers find
  • Independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson creates a stir by calling Portland the ‘City of Roaches’
  • Oregon Values and Beliefs Center Survey: Majority of Oregonians support stricter gun laws
  • Supreme Court’s ruling on abortions will have little immediate impact in Oregon, except to create influx of patients
  • Northwest electric utilities — including Central Lincoln — begin to push back on Snake River dam removal ideas
  • Oregon health officials now rely on wastewater testing to get a better picture of Covid spread
  • Oregon tribe and ODFW agree to historic management agreement to help save salmon in Coquille River watershed
  • Planned Parenthood of Oregon says it will increase staffing in eastern Oregon clinics following Supreme Court ruling
  • After Supreme Court ruling Friday, governors of Oregon, Washington and California pledge to maintain access to abortions
  • Oregon starts sending $600 checks to 136,000 low-income taxpayers
  • Many health insurers are not following Oregon law requiring free reproductive health care, new state audit says
  • Oregon’s nursing board faces backlog of applications amid shortage and thousands of expiring licenses
  • For the first time, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Oregon and observed Monday, June 20    
  • Timbers from famed but mysterious Beeswax shipwreck recovered from near Manzanita on the north Oregon Coast
  • Three Oregon gubernatorial candidates make rare rural pitch Friday at economic summit in Hermiston
  • Faced with lots of job openings, Florence casino raises minimum wage to $14 an hour
  • Beleaguered mental health and addiction treatment providers getting $500 million from Oregon Health Authority
  • Five Oregon men – including one from Lincoln City – awaiting trials for involvement in Jan. 6 attack at U.S. Capitol
  • Oregon’s prison director Colette Peters a finalist to lead federal prison system
  • Two former Bi-Mart pharmacists open their own store in Veneta, soon in Junction City
  • Oregon secretary of state orders extensive post-election audit in Clackamas County
  • State school leader warns districts about short-changing students with disabilities on summer learning, classroom hours
  • New OSU president is known for national work in engineering education, research and advancing inclusion
  • Oregon utility builds nation’s first large-scale wind, solar and battery facility
  • Oregon’s rental assistance program expects to run out of money by end of June
  • Oregon Legislative Emergency board releases money for indigent defense, mental health
  • Coos Bay hospital announces closure of all its 13 beds for adult psychiatric patients
  • Uncertainty looms over first open Oregon governor’s race in two decades
  • Gov. Kate Brown makes lasting impact in Oregon with 100 judges appointed
  • Oregon Health Authority ‘back on track’ in creating network of addiction treatment, prevention services, audit says
  • Oregon lets schools ban guns on campus, but few have made that choice; Lincoln County School District banned them in February
  • After rate decrease in 2021, Pacific Power now asking for increases ranging from 6.8 to 14 percent
  • With a 3-year $750,000 grant, OHSU researcher will create a Portland-based research center on gun violence
  • With Schrader’s defeat, Oregon race for 5th Congressional district splits Cascades as well as partisan divide
  • After Texas killings, Democrats in Oregon’s congressional delegation call for federal gun control legislation
  • Oregon “advisory report” on public school spending aims to head off future money problems
  • Oregon health care insurers file individual rate increase proposals with the state
  • Two finalists to become OSU’s president visit community to talk to students, staff and board
  • After Election Day defeats, ‘Greater Idaho’ backers done trying to reach Oregon coast
  • Oregon lawmakers set up group to safeguard abortion rights should U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v Wade
  • Oregon utility regulators will allow power companies to decide when to shut down lines, but must inform public agencies
  • Oregon grocery industry decides not to challenge state’s liquor sales rules
  • Betsy Johnson ready to go ‘full-court press’ in insurgent independent campaign for Oregon governor
  • UCLA and Texas administrators are finalists for OSU president’s job, will interview Monday and Tuesday
  • Drazan says she can unite Oregon Republicans after winning GOP’s governor nomination with a quarter of primary votes
  • Oregon health officials warn about rising Covid cases, but don’t anticipate mark mandates or restrictions
  • Schrader in jeopardy of losing congressional seat, but Clackamas ballot mess will determine results next week; 4th District race now set
  • Oregon still collecting more tax revenue than economists anticipated, increasing kicker and money for state
  • Slow vote counting in Clackamas County could delay Congressional results until next week; county clerk under fire
  • Oregon primary election: Progressive women win big, Republican races remain tight, Schrader could be on his way out
  • With no primary opponents, dozens of Oregon legislative candidates breeze to victory Tuesday
  • Most voters in Oregon — those registered as “unaffiliated” — will not be heard in primary, but their votes will resonate in November
  • Western U.S. mega-drought has Oregon leaders worried about another record fire season
  • Lots of interesting local measures on ballots around Oregon, including “joining” Idaho, gun law enforcement, property inspections
  • Oregon Secretary of State: Election results can be trusted, might take longer
  • State and local candidates, advisers have to reset passwords to Oregon campaign finance system after hack
  • Feds threaten to pull certification from Oregon State Hospital’s Junction City campus because of repeated issues
  • State of Oregon agrees it cannot enforce real estate “love letters” law, pays Bend firm $60,000
  • With federal investment, seven Oregon highways — including U.S. 101 and 20 — to get charging stations every 50 miles
  • Oregon Health Authority approves seven more counties — including Lincoln — for drug treatment programs
  • Regardless of potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling, abortion rights are protected in Oregon
  • New poll shows Drazan leading crowded Republican field for Oregon governor
  • Survey of Asian Oregonians shows more than half have experienced racism to them or their families
  • Condors from Oregon and Idaho released in northern California’s Redwood National Park
  • Mother in orca’s endangered southern resident K pod gives birth off Oregon coast
  • “Circles in the Sand” events in Bandon begin this week and go into August
  • OPB survey of Oregonians shows deep worries about the condition of the state’s economy
  • Oregon photographer travels to Ukraine to help document the tragedy of war
  • New OHA study says health care spending accounts for one-quarter of household expenditures in Oregon
  • Candidates for Oregon governor address key state issues in unique presentation by media organizations
  • OSU study: Bird population declines in eastern Canada due to timber harvests, management
  • Counties say they will appeal Wednesday ruling overturning $1.1 billion verdict against state over management of forests
  • Wide open primary race for congressional seat in Oregon’s Fourth District now includes Lincoln County
  • Interior Department announces it is looking at sites off Coos Bay and Brookings for wind farms
  • Despite enrollment losses, inflation, Oregon ‘s community colleges propose little to no tuition increases — including OCCC
  • Oregonians willing to spend tax dollars on family services, new statewide survey finds
  • Oregon governor, legislature and courts launch new effort to address chronic public defender shortage
  • Oregon Republicans gather at long-running Dorchester Conference in preparation for upcoming elections
  • Medical providers in rural Oregon are being forced to rely on diminishing number of out-of-state nurses, study finds
  • Oregon lawmakers form special committee to review gambling in Oregon, including tribal casinos
  • Oregon’s wildfire risk map is due soon. But first, the public has a chance to weigh in
  • Oregon journalists are experimenting with new way to report on May 17 primary race for governor
  • Dozens of companies that defied Covid mandates are fighting nearly $1 million in fines from Oregon OSHA
  • Oregon Parks Commission delays rules on drones, will seek increased penalties for assaulting rangers
  • Resignations of two chiefs and Idanha-Detroit fire board force Marion County commissioners to step in
  • Tuition will be increasing at nearly all Oregon public universities this fall
  • New poll indicates there’s no clear frontrunner in GOP primary for Oregon governor
  • Oregon officials strive to rebuild trust in elections as 1 in 5 don’t believe 2020 results, as they adjust to tweaks in voting laws
  • State officials praise official, final transfer of Elliott State Forest to OSU to manage, conduct research
  • Nation’s largest private landowner from California jumps into Oregon political campaigns
  • Despite more money than ever for summer school, Oregon educators say teacher shortages limit possibilities
  • PGE goes to court to sort out legal access to Willamette Falls site, revealing more splits within tribal communities
  • During 11-way appearance, Republicans vow to restore timber industry, protect ag if they win Oregon governor’s race
  • Academic study says Oregon officials failed farmworkers during Covid; OSHA denies findings
  • Eastern Oregon county had highest Covid-19 death rate on West Coast, despite Oregon’s overall low fatalities
  • Rise in nonaffiliated voters — now largest bloc in the state — spurs push to open Oregon primaries
  • Thousands gather in Keizer on Friday and Saturday for Reawaken America rally, protests
  • Legislative tweak to community college scholarship program designs to help more low-income students
  • Oregon conservation organizations now adding to state police fund for reporting poachers
  • Oregon Transportation Commission approves outline of how it will spend $412 million in “flexible” federal funds
  • Auditors: Oregon ranks high for domestic terrorism, Legislature should do more
  • Oregon allocates $4.5 million to set up 29 more cameras for growing statewide wildfire alert system
  • Oregon has plenty of vaccine to give second boosters to elderly, immunocompromised, health officials say
  • Alsea Elementary School principal sues district for $3.7 million, alleging harassment by former superintendent
  • Are modular apartment buildings a partial solution for workforce housing? Medford project may be a test case
  • Oregon will no longer require people to be residents to use assisted suicide law
  • New Oregon Covid-19 forecast expects infections to increase as new version of omicron spreads
  • Award-winning “Hamilton” will make its Eugene debut for two weeks in September
  • State agency takes next steps on plan to protect threatened species in western Oregon forests
  • ODFW enacts new rule prohibiting starfish harvest, but allows more invasive green crabs to be caught
  • Oregon issues bird flu alert to chicken owners and commercial farmers
  • Oregon Supreme Court won’t clear way for voters to consider campaign finance limits
  • State of Oregon hires its first prosecutor to focus solely on wildlife poaching
  • Citing project “gridlock”, Grand Ronde tribe pulls out of partnership to redevelop Willamette Falls area near Portland
  • Audit: Mortgage tax break costs Oregon $500 million annually, mostly helps wealthy white homeowners
  • Moderate Democrats — including two former coastal legislators — form group to counteract liberal lawmakers
  • Because of changes in mail ballot rules, Oregon county election offices will get help paying for postmark scanners, other equipment
  • Oregon OSHA says decision to violate state masks mandate will cost Alsea School District $43,000
  • $3.5 billion health modernization plan for Oregon veterans designed to improve health care, shorten travel times
  • Governor’s office says Oregon not considering a “holiday” on 38 cent state gasoline tax — for now
  • Oregon will use $4.5 million federal grant to try to improve access to jobless benefits
  • Oregon primary elections for governor, Congress, other races are set as nearly 400 file to run for state offices in May 17 primary
  • Rural areas are one of the focuses of $12 million in energy grants from state of Oregon
  • Federal judge blocks Oregon’s ban on real estate ‘love letters’ until case can be decided
  • Oregon Legislature ended 2022 session with big spending, policy changes, little political rancor
  • Oregon’s COVID-19 cases dropping even faster that forecast ahead of governor’s mask timeline next week
  • Budget plan by key Oregon legislative committee includes projects for Lincoln County and helps Oregonians with housing, child care, job training
  • Oregon Senate follows House in voting to end overtime exemption for farmworkers; bill goes to governor for signature
  • Oregon Senate overwhelmingly approves compromise agreement for managing private forestlands
  • Oregon schools get new guidance Wednesday for Covid-19 tracing and testing as mask mandate nears end
  • Divisive farmworker overtime bill passes Oregon House on 37-23 party-line vote Tuesday
  • Price tag for increasing Oregon legislator salaries grows bigger, according to new state analysis
  • After party-line vote in committee, Oregon agriculture worker overtime bill now heads for House, Senate floor votes
  • Oregon accelerates the dropping of its indoor mask mandate to March 12, one week earlier than announced just last Thursday
  • Oregon legislators pitch plans to build more homes, help with down payments as part of a $400 million affordable housing and homelessness package
  • Oregon Senate Democrats vote Thursday to remove Republican who won’t wear mask as protestors gathered outside Capitol
  • Alsea School District superintendent resigns Tuesday to focus on run for governor
  • Controversial bill on farmworker overtime in Oregon Legislature heads to special committee to sort out
  • $1 billion timber case that pits Oregon counties versus the state is heard by the Court of Appeals
  • State meteorologist predicts wet March, April but Oregon is still in third year of drought
  • Latest Oregon Covid-19 forecast says it may be possible to end governor’s mask mandate by March 20
  • Oregon Supreme Court upholds decision to keep former NYT columnist Nick Kristof from running for governor
  • Harassing county and state election officials could mean prison time under proposal in Oregon Legislature
  • Despite focus on wildfires in public forests, new OSU study says majority of fires start on private lands
  • Republican legislators serving large portions of Oregon have tough time advancing their agenda in 2022 session
  • Proposal to pay farmworkers overtime overcomes first hurdle in Oregon Legislature
  • Proposal in Oregon House would give mental health facilities nearly $200 million for staffing
  • Legislators in current session are considering steps to tackle Oregon’s shortage of teachers
  • Oregon has used up nearly all of its federal rental assistance, so agency says new payments will draw from $100 million added by state lawmakers
  • OHSU forecaster said Thursday that Covid-19 cases are dropping rapidly but Oregonians shouldn’t get ahead of the curve
  • Oregon’s auditors will take a look at state’s rental assistant plan and its racing commission
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Feb. 9: Steep decline in weekly cases, hospitalizations way up
  • Oregon’s latest economic forecast: More money for lawmakers to spend, tax credits likely in two years
  • Proposed legislation to pay overtime to 86,000 Oregon’s farmworkers faces strong industry opposition
  • Is self-service gasoline on its way to more of Oregon? Bill in 2022 Legislature may open doors to it
  • Remember conservative activist Bill Sizemore? The convicted tax evader says he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Oregon governor
  • In sudden about-face Monday, Oregon Health Authority says it will drop indoor mask mandate by end of March
  • Oregon legislators propose big boost in their pay – and they have some support from minority and business organizations
  • Addiction to drugs, alcohol deepens in Oregon, according to new, federal report
  • The 2022 legislative session may finally yield a solution for Elliott State Forest in Douglas and Coos counties
  • It’s just February and already Oregon crab fishermen have the highest-grossing season on record
  • Nike co-founder Phil Knight raises stakes with $250,000 contribution to independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson
  • Strong earnings growth in 2021 boosts status of Oregon public pensions
  • Oregon legislator floats idea of luxury sales tax to help low-income parents, former foster youth
  • In final State of the State address, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown touts victories, pushes spending plan
  • “Mystery” bill during first days of Oregon legislative session fuels guessing game on Wyden’s future
  • Oregon lawmakers began 35-day legislative session Tuesday with optimistic speeches, mask protests
  • OSU report: Post-2020 wildfires, Santiam Canyon residents burned out by trauma, red tape
  • One of the Oregon GOP frontrunners for governor embraces claims of 2020 election fraud
  • Oregon 2022 legislative preview: What’s ahead that could affect your life as lawmakers gather Tuesday for 35 days
  • Whether Nick Kristoff can run for governor of Oregon is now in hands of state Supreme Court
  • Oregon health officials say hospital surge will continue for 1-2 weeks, agency will extend mask mandates
  • Most money, media attention flows to few candidates, but many are running for governor
  • Oregon withholds federal funds and fines Alsea School District for dropping required mask mandate for students and staff
  • ODOT wants to hear from Oregon residents about use of $400 million in “flexible” federal funds
  • Gov. Kate Brown and Democrats outline spending plans while GOP calls for limited action in short session that begins Tuesday
  • Second round of hearings on Oregon’s indoor mask mandate brings complaints from parents, school board members
  • Energy consultant picked to lead USDA’s rural development office in Oregon
  • GOP Rep. Christine Drazan of Canby will resign from Oregon House to run for governor
  • Oregon soon could be on the mend from the pandemic with a forecasted drop in cases, officials said Friday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Jan. 20: 10,034 new cases in state, 169 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon hospital association president says facilities heading toward ‘breaking point’ with Covid-19 patients
  • Oregon Justice Department lawyers urge state Supreme Court to keep Kristof off ballot
  • It was mostly smaller Oregon school districts who used ‘emergency’ teachers to help fill staff shortages, state data shows
  • Oregon gets a new Supreme Court justice, the first from outside the Willamette Valley
  • Far-right rally scheduled in April moves from Redmond to Salem amid pandemic rule controversy
  • News organizations, nonprofit and UO journalism group team up for voter “listening sessions” to hear attitudes on Oregon governor’s race
  • New audit recommends that Oregon State Police change how it determines staffing needs
  • DeFazio endorses Oregon labor commissioner Hoyle to succeed him in 4th congressional district
  • Oregon Capitol to start bag searches, use of metal detectors
  • In 54-page legal brief Friday, would-be gubernatorial candidate Kristof defends residency to Oregon Supreme Court
  • New recommendations limit contact tracing in Oregon schools to exposure in cafeterias, band, sports
  • Key lawmakers say the Oregon Legislature is unlikely to make major housing production reforms this year
  • Oregon announces Thursday it will add nearly 2,000 new contract professionals to help ease overburdened hospitals
  • With omicron cases surging, Oregon Health Authority takes different approach to tracking cases
  • Organizations representing school administrators and boards asking Legislature to protect superintendents
  • Oregon Supreme Court announces it will take up issue of Kristof residency in run for governorship
  • Oregon will now deploy 1,200 National Guard to help overwhelmed hospitals
  • Oregon Secretary of State and attorney general agree that Supreme Court should immediately consider Kristof eligibility issue
  • Political drama heats up as special session of the Oregon Legislature begins with leadership changes on the horizon
  • Some Oregon school districts pause, ignore, or lack enough supplies to implement state’s test-to-stay protocol
  • Tested by one round, Oregon National Guard gets ready to deploy for a second tour in hospitals
  • Oregon governor appoints policy adviser as infrastructure czar to oversee $5 billion in infrastructure spending
  • Oregon reaches dire stage in pandemic Friday as state issues guidelines for rationing care as it announces 10,000 more cases
  • One day after election rejection, Kristof appeals residency decision to Oregon Supreme Court
  • Oregon elections officials announce Thursday that Nick Kristof is ineligible to run for governor
  • Trio at top of state politics departing as others launch 2022 campaigns; Kristof residency decision looms this week
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 5: a record 6,203 new cases, 52 in Lincoln County
  • New year brings host of new marijuana rules to Oregon and OLCC
  • “We’re definitely into the omicron wave,” Oregon’s top health care official says Tuesday
  • In reply to Oregon election officials, Kristof attorneys argue that Yamhill County has always been home for the gubernatorial candidate
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 3: 9,701 cases for Dec. 30-Jan. 2, including highest daily total of pandemic; 96 in Lincoln County
  • Colt Gill, Oregon’s state education director a quiet, collaborative force in the turbulence of pandemic
  • New task force will begin to tackle issues — and confusion — with Oregon recycling to comply with new law
  • Slowing effects of climate change among priorities for Oregon’s new watersheds director
  • Oregon food innovation program aims to grow the businesses of women chefs and farmers from around the state
  • Latest Covid forecast from OHSU predicts higher than expected hospitalizations from omicron variant
  • COVID-19 infections rising in Oregon as pandemic moves into its third year
  • Proposed federal legislation could restore fishing, hunting rights on land owned by Siletz, Grand Ronde tribes
  • OSU announces plans for in-person instruction Jan. 3, requiring Covid-19 booster shots by students and employees at all locations
  • Omicron variant begins pushing COVID-19 numbers up in Oregon but not as fast as in other parts of the U.S.
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 27: 3,585 cases for Dec. 23-26; 32 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon schools have few limits on how to use millions in unexpected federal money and state still has $1 billion for aid
  • OHSU revises its Oregon omicron forecast downward, but still expects strain on hospitals
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 23: 1,350 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon election officials want Kristof to prove residency before he’s certified to run for governor
  • Oregon faces short staffing and not enough customers to inject 1 million booster shots as Oregon Health Authority works to tie pieces together to guard against omicron
  • Oregon is on the verge of finally signing agreement in national, $26 billion opioid settlement
  • League of Oregon Cities leader forced out after profane messages to Beaverton mayor
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown extends pandemic emergency declaration to prepare for surge in omicron variant
  • Oregon’s fourth case of the Covid-19 omicron variant is found in Lane County, health officials announce Monday
  • In race to succeed DeFazio in Congress, Airbnb executive in, Oregon legislators out
  • Governor, health experts brace Oregonians for a serious impact from Omicron by February
  • Union grocery workers at Fred Meyer stores across Oregon go on one-week strike over unfair labor practice complaint
  • Oregon agency adopts new carbon emission caps on fuel suppliers, major polluters 
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 16: Breakthrough cases hit 30 percent, 909 new cases, 19 deaths
  • Record employment posted in Oregon sectors, but recovery remains uneven, according to state agency report
  • Betsy Johnson will resign her northwest Oregon senate seat to focus on run for governor
  • In one-day special session Monday, Oregon legislators extend eviction protection, approve $400 million for landlords, farmers
  • First three cases of omicron varient of COVID-19 virus reported Monday in Oregon, health officials announce
  • Oregon State University Board selects search firm to help it find next president
  • A lack of affordable housing, child care is holding Oregon back, state business development agency says
  • Oregon governor, legislative leaders announces goals for special session that begins Monday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 9: Wastewater testing begins for Omicron; cases, hospitalizations and deaths increase
  • FBI agents arrest Lincoln City man Wednesday on accusations stemming from U.S. Capitol insurrection last January
  • Oregon airports big and small ready to improve with millions coming from infrastructure package
  • Oregon Health Authority director: ‘We know almost nothing about Omicron’
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calls for $200 million in workforce spending in 2022 legislative session, but offers few details
  • Investments needed in higher ed, job training to recover from pandemic, Oregon leaders say during annual business summit
  • State audit: Oregon law enforcement regulators don’t adequately investigate police misconduct
  • Oregonians can bid for lower taxes while funding scholarships through state auction this week
  • Omicron variant is a question mark in Oregon’s latest COVID-19 forecast showing decline in cases, hospitalizations
  • Canadian energy company abandons its controversial plan for Jordan Cove natural gas terminal in Coos County
  • Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio will retire next year, creating an open seat in newly formed district that now includes Lincoln County
  • 480 health care providers in Oregon, including Samaritan Health Services, getting $120 million in covid relief money
  • Oregon plans to offer voluntary digital vaccine card in the spring
  • Oregon’s new congressional map is now final, as GOP officials don’t appeal boundaries
  • Oregon governor calls special legislative session Dec. 13 on rental aid, protection for tenants
  • New COVID-19 variant raises concerns — but mostly questions from Oregon health officials — as delta spike fades
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Nov 29: 2,598 cases over five days; 35 in Lincoln County; 27 new deaths
  • Kristof’s “red-letter” givers fuel his early bid in outsider run for Oregon governor
  • Amid staff shortages, some Oregon students with disabilities may be getting short shrift
  • Despite tragedy of wife’s death a year ago, Republican Bud Pierce of Salem presses to be Oregon governor
  • Bend real estate group goes to federal court over Oregon Legislature’s ‘love letter’ ban
  • Oregon is losing female school superintendents — and new study highlights why
  • Panel of judges upholds Oregon congressional maps, dismisses gerrymandering claims
  • Republican legislator from Canby announces her run for Oregon governor
  • Oregon Health Authority drops outdoor mask mandate and announces COVID-19 tests for public schools
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 23: 869 new cases statewide, 11 in Lincoln County
  • Scramble is on for Oregon legislative positions following Supreme Court OK of district maps
  • State hospital annex in Junction City has added 24 patient beds with 24 more on the way
  • State senator who plans to seek governorship as an independent, reports $2.2 million in campaign contributions
  • Oregon communities devastated by September 2020 wildfires to get $422 million from feds for rebuilding
  • Oregon’s education director says public schools should have COVID-19 tests for students by end of November
  • Oregon economic forecast: Higher wages drive state revenue, but workers feel inflation
  • State’s environment commission issues historic mandate for cleaner trucks on Oregon roads, but manufacturer sees issues
  • During hearing Tuesday, congressional redistricting judges appear to favor Oregon Democrats
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 15: 1,935 cases since Friday, 18 in Lincoln County
  • Lawsuit over sacred tribal site on Mount Hood will be heard in Ninth Circuit on Tuesday
  • Oregon renters who need help urged to get applications in for state aid before Dec. 1 cutoff
  • OSU study predicts climate change will destroy familiar environments, create new ones and undermine efforts to protect sea life
  • COVID-19 recovery slows in Oregon as cases plateau, but forecast sees no sign of a new spike
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Nov. 10: 1,033 new cases statewide, 17 in Lincoln County
  • Under two federal programs Oregon will be flush in money to dramatically expand broadband – but that’s not happening soon
  • OSU announces record fall enrollment across all of its campuses, and its online program
  • Oregon’s nine tribes are rebuffed so far in stopping gambling resort in Grants Pass by Dutch Bros founder
  • No more police mugshots? New Oregon law prohibits their release except in cases of emergencies
  • Former NY Times columnist now running for Oregon governor reports $1 million in donations
  • A year after the 2020 election, some Oregon county clerks still fighting back fraud allegations
  • Oregon transportation officials already at work planning to spend new billions coming from Biden’s new infrastructure plan
  • The dash for campaign cash is on for 23 candidates for Oregon’s governorship
  • Oregon study finds widespread support for school mask mandates, especially in more urban areas
  • New rules for drone use along Oregon coast and state parks in the works for summer of 2022
  • Democrats in Oregon delegation applaud infrastructure passage, lone Republican silent
  • Oregon gives the go-ahead for medical providers to begin vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds against COVID-19
  • After nearly a year of negotiations, Oregon timber companies and conservation groups reach new rules for how forestry will proceed
  • Oregon and Lincoln County coronavirus report for Monday, Nov 1: 2,569 new cases, 23 in Lincoln County since Friday
  • Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader likely to face another challenge from the left
  • Council in southern Oregon coast city of Brookings limits number of meals churches can feed homeless
  • Racist slurs shuts down Oct. 21 meeting of Oregon advisory committee on historic preservation
  • Oregon Board of Forestry names Calvin Mukumoto of Coos Bay as new state forest leader
  • White House: Oregon’s new single-family zoning law could be model for nation
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 28: 1,116 new cases overall, 15 in Lincoln County; vaccinations at 80 percent
  • Oregon health officials already gearing up for first round of vaccinations for children, age 5-11
  • Former NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof, now living in Yamhill County, launches campaign for Oregon governor
  • Merkley and Wyden ask feds to investigate student achievement, finances at Chemawa Indian School in Salem
  • Two new lawsuits challenge Oregon’s new legislative boundaries, asking Supreme Court to get rid of Legislature’s plan
  • Oregon Ethics Commission votes 3-2 Friday to dismiss complaint against former OSU president F. King Alexander
  • Oregon National Guard member accused of sexual harassment while deployed at OHSU
  • New COVID-19 forecast indicates that Oregon is struggling again to recover from spike in cases
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Oct. 22: Oregon OKs more booster shots for those eligible
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Oc. 21: 1,407 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; weekly cases decline
  • Oregon says “drop, cover and hold on” in an earthquake. A prominent OSU earthquake specialist disagrees
  • Auditors find that Oregon state agency handled wildfire cleanup well despite complaints
  • Study by Pacific University historians documents 270 Native student deaths at two Oregon boarding schools
  • Precipitation outlook for the winter shows Oregon should be getting more rain and snow
  • Oregon funds ‘historic’ $500 million for mental health services using state, federal and some one-time money
  • Urban hospitals lose employees to vaccine mandate, while more rural operations accept exemptions to keep operating
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 18: 3,276 new cases since Friday, 28 in Lincoln County; 24 more deaths
  • Oregon study: Workers value a job they can be proud of, has flexible hours … and insurance
  • New Oregon COVID-19 forecast suggests spike in cases that started in July should end by Christmas
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Oct. 15: 1,218 new cases, 16 in Lincoln County; 20 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 14: 1,237 new cases, 11 in Lincoln County; 24 more deaths
  • In Oregon agriculture, 2020 was a banner year for nurseries but the value of wine grapes plummeted
  • Facing threats, some Oregon school superintendents boards turn to legislature, law enforcement 
  • NY Times columnist and Yamhill County farmer forms campaign committee to seek governorship in 2022
  • Former Republican office holders file suit to stop Oregon’s new congressional redistricting plan
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10: 2,895 new cases and 20 more deaths, including Lincoln County woman
  • State police troopers refusing to get vaccinated lose first attempt to block governor’s mandate
  • 9 Native American tribes in Oregon want bigger role in state water planning policy
  • Oregon nurses union calls on hospital groups to improve conditions for nurses, end reliance on traveling workers
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 7: 1,453 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; 59 more deaths
  • Despite return to in-person classes, many Oregon families who chose homeschooling during pandemic are staying home
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 5: 1,650 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County, 44 more deaths
  • New survey indicates that Oregonians are split on whether state is on ‘right track’
  • Rural Oregon counties are on their own if medical personnel quit as mid-October vaccine deadline approaches
  • New Oregon laws try to address housing shortages, changing codes in fire-damaged areas and projects by nonprofits
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 4: 3,286 new cases since Friday, 28 in Lincoln County
  • New OHSU COVID-19 forecasts predicts Oregon won’t return to pre-spike levels until near year end 
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 28: 1,658 new cases, 11 in Lincoln County; 41 more deaths
  • COVID-19 spike in Umatilla County from Pendleton Round-up has Oregon governor ‘gravely concerned’
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 27: 3,606 new cases since Friday, 35 in Lincoln County
  • State Treasurer Tobias Read enters 2022 Democratic primary race for Oregon governor
  • New Oregon poll indicates that 66 percent of residents feel there’s little chance of stopping climate change
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 22: 2,312 new cases, 28 in Lincoln County; 26 more deaths
  • Oregon rent hikes capped at ‘relatively tame’ 9.9 percent in 2022
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 21: 1,707 new cases, 19 in Lincoln County
  • COVID-19 cases in the Oregon Legislature on Tuesday pauses House work on redistricting; walkout by GOP possible
  • Oregon lawmakers begin special session Monday to try to draw new political boundaries
  • Oregon governor calls special session of the Legislature for Monday to discuss House and Senate redistricting
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 16: 2,069 new cases, 34 in Lincoln County; 46 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 13: 4,700 new cases over the weekend, 56 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 9: 2,437 new cases, 18 in Lincoln County as numbers level off
  • Window to run for Oregon elective offices in 2022 opens, but few jump in on first day of official filings
  • Public begins weighing in on Oregon’s legislative and congressional redistricting — but will it matter?
  • The 2022 general election may be more than a year away in Oregon, but jockeying for position — and money — has started
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown suggests that curtailing some school activities to speed drop in COVID-19 cases
  • OSU, UO announce weekly testing for staff, students with vaccine exemptions
  • State has online open house Thursday for Highway 18 improvements near Spirit Mountain casino
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Sept. 3: 2,379 new cases, 37 in Lincoln County and one more local death
  • Two partisan plans by Ds and Rs for redistricting in Oregon make consensus a long shot
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 2: 2,449 new cases, 51 in Lincoln County and 27 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 31: 2,414 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 43 more deaths
  • Oregon Legislature’s redistricting “road show” hearings will be held virtually because of COVID-19
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 30: 5,545 new cases over three days; 110 in Lincoln County; 40 more deaths — all but 3 in southern or eastern Oregon counties
  • Southwest Airlines begins service out of Eugene airport, adding direct flights to Oakland and Las Vegas
  • As deaths from COVID-19 rise, Tillamook and Josephine counties request refrigerated trucks to hold bodies
  • Oregon climate experts tell water commission that state is less resilient to drought conditions
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 26: 2,057 new cases, 24 more in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 25: 2,777 new cases statewide, 37 more in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 24: 2,804 new cases, 72 in Lincoln County; hospitalizations reach 1,000
  • Oregon governor issues new mask mandate for large, outside public gatherings effective Friday
  • Coronavirus numbers keep piling up in rural Oregon, with little relief in sight for weeks and straining hospitals
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 23: 4,701 new cases over the weekend; 41 in Lincoln County including a local death
  • Interesting in political map-making? Try your hand at re-drawing Oregon’s House and Senate districts
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Aug. 20: 2,187 new cases, 32 in Lincoln County and state surpasses 3,000 deaths
  • Oregon State, University of Oregon announce vaccine or negative COVID-19 test results for all events beginning Monday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 19: 2,971 news cases, 57 more in Lincoln County
  • Teachers and health care workers in Oregon will be required to get COVID-19 vaccination, governor orders Thursday as COVID-19 skyrockets
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 18: Cases up 53 percent in last week; 2,139 new cases Wednesday, 38 in Lincoln County
  • Surge of cases in Lane County has hospitals worried they won’t be able to keep up with ill patients
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 17: state has record 2,941 new cases, 42 more in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown extends foreclosure moratorium one more time — through Dec. 31
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 16: 4,396 new cases reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 35 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 12: 2,387 new cases, 34 in Lincoln County
  • Governor orders masks for indoor, public places, making Oregon the third to do so during Delta varient surge
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 11: 1,991 new cases, 24 in Lincoln County; governor announces mask mandate
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 10: 2,912 new cases, 34 in Lincoln County; hospitalizations hit record high
  • Oregon’s sharpest COVID-19 spike on track to leave state 500 hospital beds short; governor prepares to order masks indoors
  • Oregon Legislature begins 46-day race to redistricting of House, Senate and congressional districts on Thursday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 9: 3,229 new cases for Aug. 6-8, including 17 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Aug. 6: 970 new cases, 13 in Lincoln County; hospitalizations near 500
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 5: 1,382 new cases, 22 cases and one death in Lincoln County
  • U.S. Agriculture secretary visits Oregon, says feds need to do more for national forests
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Aug. 4: 1,213 new cases, 19 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Aug. 3: 1,575 new cases in Oregon, 11 more in Lincoln County
  • WorkSource Oregon offices reopen to help job seekers, including two in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 2: 2,056 new cases from the 3-day weekend, 17 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, July 30: 1,076 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; new case forecast
  • Gov. Brown mandates masks in state buildings as Oregon braces for nearly 1,200 COVID-19 cases per day
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, July 29: governor orders masks for schools, 1,026 new cases, 4 in Lincoln Couny
  • Oregon governor, utilities and lawmakers celebrate new clean energy legislation
  • Oregon may be facing a fifth wave of coronavirus infections as feds, state issues contradictory recommendations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, July 28: 804 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority is now recommending mask use in all indoor, public settings
  • Oregon rental aid payments are approved, but big backlog persists
  • New COVID-19 wave straining hospitals in many parts of unvaccinated Eastern Oregon
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 27: “Sharp rise” to 1,032 new Oregon cases, 13 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, July 26: OHA reports 993 new cases for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Rapidly replicating delta variant’s impact not equal across Oregon, state health officials say Thursday
  • Oregon employment official says agency will turn focus on getting people jobs as end of benefits nears
  • Keeping it’s acronym, OLCC to become Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission, will begin testing hemp fields
  • New OHA data reveals how health are professionals are embracing — or not — getting vaccinated
  • Long-term study of spotted owls on West Coast finds removal of barred owls helps their survival
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, July 19: 777 new cases over three days; 9 more deaths
  • Schrader, DeFazio upset with Oregon House Speaker for congressional redistricting deal
  • New statewide poll indicates Oregonians evenly split on the Black Lives Matter movement
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 13: 340 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 3 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, July 12: 506 new cases in last three days, 5 more deaths
  • Oregon Capitol open to the public for first time in 16 months
  • Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission extends protections – but makes them voluntary – for coastal marbled murrelet
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, July 9: 265 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 2 more deaths, 6,920 vaccinations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, July 6: 463 new cases over four days; 1 death, 1,707 vaccinations
  • Oregon legislators OK’d more than $700 million for housing needs, going beyond immediate crises of evictions and foreclosures
  • Oregon’s usually quiet summer political season won’t quite be the same this unusually warm season
  • Here we go again. Oregon grocers trying for third time to put hard liquor sales on the ballot
  • Statewide opinion poll shows Oregonians don’t think sending seven Oregon counties to Idaho is going to happen
  • The 2021 Oregon Legislature passed more than a dozen police reform bills. Here’s what they do
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 30: 196 new cases, 4 more deaths, state officially “reopens”
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 29: 230 new cases, 7 more deaths, 5,545 vaccinations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, June 26: 227 new cases, including six in Lincoln County, 12,748 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon Legislature approves bill allowing ballots to be accepted if mailed on election day
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, June 25: Governor to lift all restrictions by Wednesday, June 30
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces that all coronavirus pandemic restrictions will end by next Wednesday
  • Key committee in Oregon Legislature approves $446 million in building projects for state colleges
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 24: 232 new cases, 1 additional death; 35.290 vaccinations to reach 70% mark
  • Oregon Legislature sends bill creating new class of dental therapists to governor for signature
  • Oregon Legislature passes bill to lessen increases in business unemployment payroll taxes
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she’s confident state will reach 70% benchmark for vaccinations next week
  • Legislature fast-tracks special bill to address affordable housing issue in Bend area
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, June 21: Oregon needs less than 50,000 vaccinations to reach goal
  • Suspect in three southern Oregon coast homicides surrenders to police in Wisconsin on Sunday
  • Rare cooperation on tax and housing speed Oregon Legislature closer to end of the 2021 session
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 17: 300 new cases, 1 more death; 55,697 vaccinations to reach 70% goal
  • Oregon coronavirus report: 247 new cases, 7 more deaths; 60,625 vaccinations to go before 70% mark
  • Oregon on Tuesday is 65,000 shots shy of lifting statewide COVID-19 limits
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 15: 314 new cases, 7 more deaths; 65,000 short of vaccination goal
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, June 14: 127 new cases, no new deaths, 11,430 vaccinations
  • Rent, wildfires, taxes and energy vie for votes as 2021 Oregon Legislature nears quitting time
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, June 13: 167 new vases, 1 more death; 15,381 vaccinations
  • Oregon House expels Rep. Nearman for role in Capitol breach, first time in 162 years that legislator has been kicked out
  • Brown: ‘Normalcy’ in sight as state approaches vaccination goal, but gaps remain
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, June 11: 308 new cases, no deaths, 87,702 vaccinations to hit 70% mark
  • Oregon House empowers panel to proceed investigating Republican lawmaker’s role in Dec. 21 Capitol breach
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 8: 307 new cases, six more deaths; 17,285 vaccinations, 106,455 more to reach 70 percent
  • OSU has in-person graduation celebration on Friday and virtual graduation Saturday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, June 7: New vaccination “countdown” page; 125 new cases, 14,268 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown says almost all coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in late June — if Oregon reaches 70 percent vaccination rate
  • Oregon Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate, now goes to governor for signature
  • Oregon fire officials warn of an especially bad summer — but also say they’re better prepared
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 3: 267 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 20,401 new vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 2: 356 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 14,457 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon Legislature has 25 more days left — but that’s not stopping last-minute bills and a possibility of gun referendum
  • Oregon Senate unanimously approves June 19 as an official holiday; returns to House for OK of amendments
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 1: 177 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 4,361 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 30: 257 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 17,982 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, May 27: 433 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 29,611 vaccinations, 21 new deaths
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown gets pushback from Republicans and business groups over plan to require showing vaccination cards
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 26: 399 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 27,555 vaccinations, 11 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 25: 424 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 25,851 vaccinations, 4 more deaths
  • Oregon governor OKs plan Monday to allow “vaccinated” sections at sports areas, theaters, churches and other businesses
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 24: 284 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 21,156 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon House approves bill allowing ballots to be counted if postmarked on election day
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 23: 334 more cases, none in Lincoln County; 29,464 vaccinations, 4 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, May 21: 504 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 48,028 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • State of Oregon will resume work search requirements for most of those receiving jobless benefits
  • Voters will get to decide in November 2022 whether health care is a right in Oregon
  • Latest Oregon revenue forecast this week shows surging state coffers and ‘kicker’ credits
  • New opinion poll shows majority of Oregonians see threat of wildfires affecting their lives
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 19: 394 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 24,280 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Legislation reinstating moratorium on Oregon residential foreclosures goes to Gov. Brown
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 18: OHA explains mask guidance; 484 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 26,637 vaccinations, 4 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 17: 310 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 23,929 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, May 15: 751 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 42,051 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon businesses will need to verify worker and customer vaccine status before taking off masks, state says
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, May 14: 713 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 37,164 vaccinations, 10 new deaths; state to release new mask guidance soon for businesses
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, May 13: Governor announces no masks for fully the vaccinated; 733 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 30,037 vaccinations, 14 new deaths, including elderly Lincoln County woman
  • Oregon’s only Republican congressman supports ouster of Liz Cheney from House GOP leadership role
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 12: 616 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 34,415 vaccinations, 9 more deaths
  • Oregon Senate committee approves bill allowing affordable housing outside city UGBs
  • Oregon House finishes work on extending grace period for past-due rent, sends bill to governor
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 11: 660 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 34,415 vaccinations, 16 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 10: 388 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 28,659 vaccinations, 3 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 9: 610 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 37,726 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, May 8: 833 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 63,868 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, May 7: 844 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 54,747 vaccinations, 8 new deaths
  • Both Biden and Brown are shifting national and Oregon supply of vaccines to areas who want and need them
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, May 6: 763 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 36,259 vaccinations, 5 new deaths
  • Oregon Senate votes 17-7 Wednesday to send major gun legislation to Gov. Kate Brown
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 5: 808 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 30,994 vaccinations, 1 more death
  • Oregon legislation approved Monday speeds siting of emergency shelters, temporary housing by counties and cities
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 4: 748 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 32,503 vaccinations, 6 more deaths
  • Homeowners, businesses burned out by September’s wildfires get more time to rebuild
  • An Oregon state representative from Willamette Valley faces two criminal charges in Capitol breach
  • Oregon Capitol Roundup: After 100 days, time crush looms larger in the Legislature
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 3: 540 cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 17,897 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, May 1: 794 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 40,318 vaccinations, 3 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 30: 990 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 49,029 vaccinations, 4 new deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown defends powers to shut down counties in virus crisis as Oregon tops nation in COVID-19 rate
  • Oregon House OKs gun storage bill Thursday combined with partial ban on public places; measure now returns to Senate
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 29: 928 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 39,560 vaccinations, 1 more death
  • Legislation passes Oregon House to loosen restrictions on purchasing some cold medications
  • Starting Monday, Oregonians will be able to renew their driver’s licenses online
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 28: 888 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 40,769 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 27: 740 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 28,212 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, April 26: 630 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 27,077 vaccinations, 1 more death
  • New Census numbers announced Monday say Oregon will get 6th congressional district – but where?
  • Oregon House passes 5 bills and 4 related measures intended to change policing practices
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, April 25: 780 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 33,721 vaccinations, one new death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, April 24: 830 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 53,765 vaccinations, 8 new deaths
  • Oregon Health Authority gives OK to resume using J&J vaccine — with information on risks, benefits
  • Oregon’s governor and health officials say at least 12 counties likely heading back to extreme risk and business closures as COVID-19 spikes
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 23: 1,020 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 49,104 vaccinations, 9 more deaths
  • Biden administration taps OSU scientist to become new NOAA administrator
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 22: 993 new cases, 7 in Lincoln County; 48,387 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Lawmakers on Oregon House committee ponder linking firearms storage, narrower ban
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 21: 989 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 39,882 vaccinations, 6 new deaths
  • Another COVID-19 case shuts down Oregon House for a third time Tuesday
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 20: 580 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 26,051 vaccinations, one more death
  • COVID-19 infections rise across Oregon but not all county risk levels are going up Friday
  • Oregonians get health help and locals-only RV rates in state Senate action
  • Oregon’s state song — “Oregon, My Oregon” — is likely getting an official makeover after House vote
  • Lloyd’s of London could once again pay for some Oregon wildfire costs if they go over $50 million
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, April 19: 473 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 25,474 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • As COVID-19 cases increase across Oregon, state health officials seek to eliminate vaccine disparities
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, April 18: 628 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 32,287 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Compromise in Oregon House breaks logjam over redistricting and movement of bills
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 15: 733 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 44,971 vaccinations, 6 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 14: 816 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 39,326 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon Senate votes 27-1 to create crime of intimidation for display of a noose, now goes to House
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 13: 567 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; 29,935 vaccinations, 5 new deaths
  • Following CDC warnings, Oregon pauses using Johnson & Johnson vaccines Tuesday
  • State budget hearings start this week. Here’s how to participate
  • Oregon Legislature is half way through session and dysfunction and deadlines are looming
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, April 12: 294 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 27,503 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • New rules to help prevent whale entanglements with crab pots off Oregon coast begin in May
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, April 11: 499 new cases, 7 in Lincoln County; 33,381 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon House votes 53-0 to make June 19 a state holiday; bill now goes to the Senate
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, April 10: 761 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 54,790 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 9: 560 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; 53,121 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Oregon Supreme Court gives state lawmakers the first crack at redrawing legislative boundaries
  • New $2,000 to $3,600 federal child tax credit expected to lift 40,000 Oregonians above poverty line
  • State senate passes civics requirement for high school graduation in Oregon
  • Oregon Senate sends three budget bills to governor for education, wildfire recovery and local governments
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 8: 678 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 50,429 vaccinations, 5 deaths
  • Oregon Health official: Feeling we’re at pandemic ‘finish line’ driving increase in COVID-19 cases
  • Not unexpected — applicants for help outpace Oregon commercial rent relief by $15 million
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 7: 481 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 36,104 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 6: 544 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 32,955 vaccinations, 33 more deaths
  • Governor announces that all Oregonians will be eligible for vaccine April 19 as coronavirus cases increase
  • Oregon Senate votes 27-1 and 26-2 on two bills expanding list of who should report child abuse, human trafficking
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, April 5: 248 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 22,131 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, April 3: 476 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 44,782 vaccinations, 6 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, April 2: 499 new cases, 10 in Lincoln County; 46,154 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown: Fourth wave of COVID-19 hits Oregon “and we are back on alert”
  • Unemployment tax relief bill gets warm reception, but some groups want legislators to go further on a hammered-out compromise
  • Gun storage requirement heads for vote in Oregon House after party-line vote in committee
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 1: 521 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 46,587 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon’s billion-dollar marijuana economy faces new challenges of increased taxes, slowing sales after pandemic
  • Pay college athletes? Oregon lawmakers are taking up the issue again
  • Oregon House votes 41-12 Wednesday to ease conversion of motels for low-cost housing, now goes to Senate
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, March 31: 441 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County, 38,373 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 30: 415 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 31,616 vaccinations, 6 more deaths
  • Republicans in Oregon House promise to not delay budget bills
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 29: 217 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 18,191 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, March 28: 253 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 28,722 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, March 27: 426 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 34,508 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, March 26: 505 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 41,716 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon tourism agency offering $2.3 million in grants to help hospitality industry recover from coronavirus pandemic
  • After 3 hours of heated debate, Oregon Senate passes legislation Thursday banning guns from state buildings
  • Oregon state budget for 2021-23 begins to take shape without major cuts and lots of federal help
  • Oregon coronavirus for Thursday, March 25: 422 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 36,915 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • OHA director says virus variants and vaccine deliveries are challenging Oregon fight against COVID-19
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, March 24: 379 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 28,655 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Struggling movie theaters throughout Oregon see potential state grants as the right ticket
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 23: 316 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 18,241 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon State University president resigns Tuesday as tenure, controversy at LSU overwhelm ability to do job in Corvallis
  • Oregon schools can now provide — if they want — 3 feet of distance between students in classrooms
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 22: 178 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 21,629 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon House will shut down up to two weeks after COVID-19 case, but committee work continues online
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, March 21: 224 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 22,232 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, March 20: 339 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 35,608 vaccinations, 5 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, March 19: 381 new cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 39,348 vaccinations, 4 new deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown says OSU trustees should fire college president if new review upholding findings at LSU
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, March 18: 393 new cases, 7 in Lincoln County; 49,166 vaccinations, 4 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, March 17: 239 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 15,289 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon State University trustees vote 12-2 to put college president on probation as it looks deeper into LSU allegations
  • Oregon health officials say all state adults will be eligible for vaccines after May 1, after binding agreement with Biden administration
  • New polling organization says a growing number of Oregonians — but split along party lines — are pessimistic on state’s future
  • More than 1 million Oregonians will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in late March and early May, state officials say
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 16: 267 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County, 22 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 15: 178 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 24,077 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon Legislature speeds up this week as many proposed bills face Friday deadline or will expire
  • Oregon State University trustees will meet Wednesday to discuss new president’s role in LSU sexual misconduct scandal
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, March 14: 234 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 20,045 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon governor, health officials say COVID-19 vaccines will have to double to meet President’s May 1 goal
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, March 12: 402 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 34,613 vaccinations, 3 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, March 11: 367 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 30,653 vaccinations, 11 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, March 10: 306 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 24,924 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • As COVID-19 case drop across Oregon, more counties will be able to loosen business, social activities Friday
  • Oregon lawmakers begin redistricting hearings despite no maps, no data and uncertain future
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 9: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 15,945 vaccinations, 5 more deaths
  • Oregon House Speaker wants fast track for foreclosure moratorium
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 8: 234 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 21,793 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, March 6: 202 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 33,847 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, March 5: 251 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 38,632 vaccinations, 9 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, March 4: 392 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 24,014 vaccinations, 32 more deaths
  • Governor gives Oregon counties that might fall back into “extreme risk” category a 2-week grace period
  • Fight over vacation rental management breaks out as Meredith Lodging sues Vacasa over “smear campaign”
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, March 3: 276 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 22,346 vaccinations, 27 more deaths
  • Oregon health officials begin shipping new Johnson & Johnson vaccine out to every county
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, March 2: 269 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 10,911 vaccinations, 13 more deaths
  • Oregon grocery and other front-line workers blast governor for making them wait until May for vaccines
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, March 1: 197 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 13,794 vaccinations, 4 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Feb. 28: 455 new cases; 2 in Lincoln County; 32,288 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 26: 455 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 32,288 vaccinations, 2 new deaths
  • Oregon governor’s changing patchwork of COVID-19 rules creates ethical “lifeboat” issues on vaccine eligibility
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 26: 336 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 30,594 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown and health officials say all Oregonians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by July 1
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Feb. 25: 553 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 22,841 vaccinations, 10 more deaths
  • Oregon’s state economists predict better than expected tax collections, despite pandemic
  • Republicans in Oregon Senate walk out again — this time in protest of COVID-19 restrictions
  • Proposal in Oregon Legislature would give tax-credit boost to state’s film industry
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Feb. 24: 427 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 22,406 vaccinations, 32 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Feb. 23: 528 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 14,917 vaccinations, 8 more deaths
  • Oregon Legislature wants its day in court for redistricting
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Feb. 22: 324 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 18,907 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 20: 536 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 25,602 vaccinations, five new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 19: 492 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 25,866 vaccinations, no deaths
  • Acting director of Oregon Employment Department says agency is gearing up to fight fraudulent claims
  • New statewide poll: Oregonians eager for self-service gas, grocery liquor sales
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Feb. 18: 466 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 22,663 vaccinations, six more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Feb. 17: 473 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 15,790 vaccinations, 5 new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Feb. 16: 411 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 7,568 vaccinations, one additional death
  • Oregonians without health insurance can now sign up under re-opened federal health marketplace
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Feb. 15: 184 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 6,693 vaccinations, no deaths
  • Portland lawmaker sues Oregon Legislature, alleging that his expulsion is not legal, seeks $1 million in damages
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Feb. 14: 254 new cases, just 1 in Lincoln County; 7,206 vaccinations, no new deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 13: 474 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 20,386 vaccinations; 43 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 12: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 25,772 vaccinations, 38 more deaths
  • Director of Oregon’s employment department says extension of jobless benefits easiest to manage
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Feb. 11: 621 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 19,695 vaccinations, 12 new deaths
  • New report from Portland State says more than a third of Oregon renters could face eviction, landlords at risk too
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Feb. 10: 555 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 16,427 vaccinations, 13 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Feb. 9: 529 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 16,340 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Feb. 8: 305 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 18,255 vaccinations, one more death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Feb. 7: 393 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 21,694 vaccinations, 4 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 6: 624 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 22,871 vaccinations, 17 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday. Feb. 5: News conference announcements; 846 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; 22,724 vaccinations, 5 more deaths
  • Oregon health officials Friday say they will speed up vaccine timeline as they grow more confident of federal supply
  • Oregon Health Authority director tells legislators that more vaccine chaos will come as clinics open to senior citizens next week
  • Debate over Timber Unity leaders and possible connections to extremist groups draws big crowd to Toledo City Council meeting
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Feb. 4: 730 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 15,173 vaccinations, 7 more deaths
  • Oregon lawmakers and Secretary of State may be heading to showdown over who will control redrawing legislative and congressional boundaries
  • Oregon OSHA seeks to make COVID-19 workplace rules permanent
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Feb. 3: 649 more COVID-19 cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 17,720 vaccinations, 10 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Feb. 2: 619 COVID-19 cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 23 deaths, 15,967 vaccinations
  • Declining unemployment rate in Oregon means shift of some laid-off workers to different federal program
  • Oregon lawmakers meeting in Salem see a familiar ZIP code atop Oregon’s COVID-19 list
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Feb. 1: 964 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 14,693 vaccinations, 1 new death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Jan. 30: 707 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 25,500 vaccinations, 19 deaths
  • Republicans in the Oregon House disown state GOP resolution claiming Capitol riot was a “false flag
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Jan. 29: 976 new cases, 11 in Lincoln County; 23,004 vaccinations; 8 more deaths
  • Gov. Kate Brown orders vaccines redirected to Portland from other parts of Oregon to inoculate health care workers there
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 27: 731 new COVID-19 cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 14,896 vaccinations, 20 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Jan. 26: 796 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 17,422 vaccinations and 22 deaths
  • Oregon governor loosens slightly restrictions on gyms in “extreme risk” counties
  • Declining COVID-19 rates across most of Oregon will mean a gradual loosening of restrictions, OHA director tells legislators
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 25: 435 new COVID-19 cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 7,390 more vaccinations, 2 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Jan. 24: 582 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 14,755 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Jan. 23: Second case of new virus; 775 new COVID-19 cases, 8 in Lincoln County; 15,461 vaccinations, 13 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Jan. 22: 877 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 16,763 vaccinations, 22 more deaths
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown defends moving educators ahead in the line to get COVID-19 vaccinations
  • With the help of four others Thursday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown delivers unusual state of the state speech
  • Oregon Legislature begins short 2022 session Thursday with quick floor business and longer committee work
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Jan. 21: 849 new cases, 11 in Lincoln County; 14,951 vaccinations, 11 more deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 20: 704 new cases statewide, 4 in Lincoln County; 13,694 vaccinations, 24 deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Jan. 19: 637 new cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 8,141 vaccinations, five deaths
  • Capital Chatter: Oregon Capitol shut down for two days this week, delaying Legislature’s start, because of possible protests
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 18: 666 new cases statewide, 5 in Lincoln County; 11,951 vaccinations, three deaths
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, Jan. 17: 799 new cases statewide, 6 in Lincoln County; 15,784 vaccinations, one more death
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Jan. 16: 1,173 new cases in Oregon, 12 in Lincoln County; 41 deaths and 16,117 vaccinations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Jan. 15: COVID variant found in Multnomah County; 1,037 news cases, 5 in Lincoln County; 21 deaths, 26,936 vaccinations
  • Oregon governor and health officials blame outgoing Trump Administration for having to suddenly scramble order of COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Jan. 14: 1,152 new COVID-19 cases, Lincoln County has 2; 16,355 vaccinations and 29 new deaths
  • Oregon’s sole Republican congressman votes no on impeachment of President Trump
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 13: state has 1,346 new cases, Lincoln County 3; 41 deaths and 14,722 vaccinations
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, Jan. 12: 1,203 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; a record 54 Oregon deaths and 10,465 vaccinations
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 11; state has 939 new cases, Lincoln County 8
  • 90 Oregon legislators sworn in Monday as they elect leaders, adopt rules and await session start next week
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 11; state has 939 new cases, Lincoln County 8
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Jan. 10; state has 1,225 new cases, Lincoln County 4
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Jan. 9: state has 1,643 new cases, Lincoln County 13
  • Rep. Kurt Schrader draws backlash, then apologizes for calling possible Trump impeachment a “lynching”
  • Oregon decides to roll out the National Guard to speed vaccine rollout, and faces flood of vaccine supply to get to communities
  • Oregon’s vaccine advisory committee gets off to a slow start, then hears conflicting guidance on its role
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Jan. 7: state has 1,755 new cases, Lincoln County 5
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Jan. 7; state has 867 new cases, Lincoln County 7
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Jan. 6; state has 764 new cases, Lincoln County 3
  • Oregon’s only Republican congressman — newly sworn in — explains why he objected Wednesday to election results from Pennsylvania
  • Right-wing demonstrators fight with counter-protesters Wednesday in downtown Salem following Capital rally
  • Oregon’s 6-member congressional delegation reacts, condemns chaos in Capitol on Wednesday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Jan. 5: state has 1,059 new cases, Lincoln County 6
  • Under pressure from governor, Oregon Health Authority broadens groups of people who can get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
  • OSU issues two-year Oregon climate report Tuesday, saying temperatures are rising and storm intensity increasing
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Jan. 4; state has 728 new cases, Lincoln County 4
  • Oregon’s newest and only Republican congressman joins calls for 2020 presidential investigation election
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Jan. 3; state has 1,421 new cases, Lincoln County 1
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Jan. 2; state has 1,492 new cases, Lincoln County 16
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Jan. 1: state has 1,446 new cases, Lincoln County 10
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 30; state has 1,052 new cases, Lincoln County has 2
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 29; state has 713 new cases, Lincoln County 12
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 28; state adds 865 new cases, Lincoln County 2
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Dec. 27; state has 1,416 new cases, Lincoln County has 16
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 26; state has 612 new cases, Lincoln County none
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 25; state has 908 new cases, Lincoln County 5
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 24: Oregon has 871 new vases, Lincoln County a spike of 16
  • In abrupt about-face Wednesday, Oregon governor will let local schools and districts decide when to re-open for classroom instruction
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 23; state has 1,000 new cases; Lincoln County 5 new cases and 1 death
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 22; Oregon has 1,382 new cases, Lincoln County 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 21: Nursing homes start getting vaccines; state reports 846 new cases, Lincoln County 4
  • Monday’s third special session of the Oregon Legislature began with protests and arrests, ends with $800 million in COVID, wildfire aid
  • Capital Chatter: Oregon Legislature meets in person Monday to keep working to address state’s disasters
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 19; state has 1,542 new cases, Lincoln County 2
  • Oregon Health Authority: here’s the latest Friday on state’s supply and distribution of vaccines
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 18; Oregon surpasses 100,000 cases; Lincoln County adds 7
  • State’s chief epidemiologist says goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of Oregon’s population by summer
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 16; Oregon has 1,562 new cases, Lincoln County 5
  • First COVID-19 vaccines for Oregon are administered Wednesday in Portland and Ontario; more vaccines on the way
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 15; state sets daily record for deaths, Lincoln County has 3 new cases
  • Oregon Legislature will hold special one-day session Monday about — and amid — COVID-19 pandemic
  • Oregon governor orders small tax breaks for businesses hit by COVID-19 restrictions, issues
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 14; Oregon has 1,180 new cases, 7 in Lincoln County
  • First of Oregon’s initial shipment of 35,100 vaccine doses arrived Monday, being sent to hospitals and nursing homes first
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Dec. 13; state has 1,048 new cases, Lincoln County 12
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 12; 1,440 new cases in Oregon, 6 in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 11; state has 1,610 new cases, Lincoln County 11
  • Oregon health experts say thousands more will die of COVID-19 before the majority of state’s residents can be vaccinated
  • Oregon Employment Department’s computer modernization project back on track
  • More than $10 million for three Lincoln County projects are included in Oregon governor’s proposed 2021-23 budget
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 10; state has 1,586 new cases, Lincoln County 7
  • Medical director resignation (pdf files)
  • Court Document: Sigler (pdf file)
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 9, state has 1,243 more cases, Lincoln County 14
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 8; Oregon has record number of deaths; Lincoln County another 10 new cases
  • Oregon high school sports programs pushed back another two months because of coronavirus pandemic
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Dec. 7; state has 1,331 new cases, 17 more in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Dec. 6; state has 1,290 new cases, Lincoln County 6
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Dec. 5; state reports 1,847 new cases, Lincoln County 11 more
  • Even with vaccines on the way late this month, Oregon governor and health officials say COVID-19 cases threaten to fill hospitals
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Dec. 4; Oregon records 2,176 new cases, Lincoln County has 11 and 1 more death
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 3; state has 1,151 more new cases, 9 in Lincoln County
  • While Oregon adopts county-by-county four-stage “risk level” restrictions Thursday, most are in “extreme” category
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Dec. 2; state reports 1,244 new cases, Lincoln County has 19
  • Oregon governor’s state budget proposal for 2021-23 relies on a lot of help from Congress
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Dec. 1; Oregon adds 1,233 cases, Lincoln County has 21 more
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 30; state has 1,314 news cases, Lincoln County 3 more
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Nov. 29; 1,599 new cases across Oregon, 6 more in Lincoln County
  • Newly revamped website at OregonFlora makes database of 4,700 wild Oregon plants available to all
  • Three rural counties in far eastern Oregon have the highest COVID-19 rates in the state
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Nov. 28; state has record number of cases; Lincoln County adds 3
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Nov. 26; Lincoln County has 10 new cases and 1 additional death
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Nov. 25; Oregon has 1,189 new cases; Lincoln County adds 12 and new death
  • Oregon health officials report a record 21 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, making November the deadliest month so far this year
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 24; state sets one-day record for deaths, Lincoln County cases spike by 23
  • Demand for pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 tests overwhelms Portland-area’s drive-through testing sites
  • Pandemic pushes many Oregonians from biggest private health insurers onto Oregon Health Plan, new filings show
  • Oregon lawmakers scramble to head off end of rent moratorium on Dec. 31, but special session unlikely
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 23; 1,174 new cases statewide, 3 more in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Nov. 22; state sets another record, Lincoln County has just 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Nov. 21; state hits new daily record; Lincoln County has 4 new cases
  • Oregon health officials say COVID-19 spike could overwhelm hospitals, but newspaper’s survey indicates up to 2,000 beds available
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Nov. 20; state sets new record; Lincoln County has 7 new cases
  • Missing deadline, Oregon pulls back $1.15 million from group that helps with rent, energy assistance in Lincoln, Linn and Benton counties
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Nov. 19; state sets daily record for deaths and new cases, Lincoln County adds just 1.
  • OSU teams up with Oregon Health Authority to test smartphone system to notify people of possible COVID-19 exposure
  • In giving revenue forecast Wednesday, state’s economists say winter will be “most challenging” for Oregon businesses
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Nov. 18; Lincoln County has 5 new cases
  • Restaurant, business groups say $55 million in “freeze” relief is only a good first step
  • Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday lays out more details of two-week “freeze” that begins Wednesday, including enforcement
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 17; Lincoln County adds 2 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 16; state adds 781 cases but none in Lincoln County
  • Business groups across Oregon react to new coronavirus restrictions, asking for help — or a change in rules
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Nov. 15; 868 new cases statewide, Lincoln County adds 2 cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Nov. 14; Lincoln County has 10 new cases
  • Oregon governor orders “Two Week Freeze” starting Wednesday to combat rising COVID-19 cases, including takeout only from restaurants and bars
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Nov. 13; state has 1,076 new cases, Lincoln County adds just 2
  • CAPITAL CHATTER: It was a weird election week — and following week — stating with some votes and then firing by text message of state elections direcor
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Nov. 12; Oregon hits record 1,122 new daily cases; Lincoln County has just one
  • Two Democratic legislators from Portland area will fight it out to be Oregon Speaker of the House
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Nov. 11; 876 new cases statewide, none in Lincoln County
  • New audit suggests state of Oregon should go after $30 million in unclaimed bottle and can deposits to help shore up budget
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield — including 4 partners in the Northwest — agrees to $2.67 billion antitrust settlement
  • As coronavris cases surge across Oregon, hospitals link programs to monitor bed capacity and cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 10; 771 new COVID-19 cases, three in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 9; 723 new cases in Oregon, but none in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Nov. 8; Oregon has 874 new cases; none in Lincoln County
  • Capital Chatter: Nov. 3 election has few surprises but shows Oregon dominated by Democrats, divided on some issues
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Nov. 7; state hits highest daily count yet at 988; Lincoln County has no new cases
  • Oregon governor puts “social pause” restrictions on five counties beginning Wednesday after major COVID spike
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Nov. 5; state has record number of daily cases; Lincoln County adds just 1
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Nov. 4
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Nov. 3
  • Oregon voters saying ‘yes’ to ballot measures on campaign finance, tobacco taxes, psilocybin and decriminalizing some hard drugs
  • Democrats — Fagan, Read and Rosenblum — are sweeping all three of Oregon’s statewide races
  • Longtime Republican legislator from Ontario wins race to replace Greg Walden in Oregon’s 2nd congressional district
  • As election day arrives tensions and questions arise across Oregon as two of three ballots are already cast
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Nov. 2; Lincoln County adds 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Nov. 1; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Oct. 31; 555 new cases but none in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority releases new school metrics, daily COVID report for Friday, Oct. 30; Lincoln County has 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 29; state hits new daily high but no new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 28; Lincoln County adds 1 case
  • Open enrollment in Oregon’s health insurance medical marketplace begins Nov. 1
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 27
  • With deadline approaching, Oregon governor extends emergency declaration until January
  • Oregon congressional roundup: DeFazio has strong challenger for first time in decades; there will be a new face east of the Cascades
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 26
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Oct. 25; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Capital Chatter: Oregon voters turning out in record numbers to cast ballots early
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Oct. 23; state hits highest daily case count; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon Geographic Names Board will wrestle with two race-based name changes when it meets Saturday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 22
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 21
  • Oregon’s Medicaid enrollment hits record high as workers who lost jobs enroll in state health plan
  • With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Oregon expands requirements on face coverings
  • Health care industry contributing heavily to Oregon ballot measure that would support Medicaid
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 20
  • Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccine plan reserves first doses for health care, essential workers; state changes face covering guidelines
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 19; proposes vaccine distribution plan; revises face covering guidelines
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Oct. 18; 1 new case in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Oct. 17; no new cases in Lincoln County
  • Oregon health officials say fatigue, willful ignorance leading to current increase in COVID-19 cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Oct. 16; no new cases in Lincoln County
  • OSU study says threatened marbled murrelet along Oregon coast would benefit by both forest and ocean conservation efforts
  • It’s no scam — Oregon sending out letters to some residents saying they have money coming
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 15; Lincoln County has 5 new cases again
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 14; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 13; Lincoln County has 5 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 12
  • Two candidates for Oregon secretary of state couldn’t be more different — and highlighted that in joint appearance Monday
  • In Democratic-leaning district, Congressman Kurt Schrader faces only two long shots Nov. 3 in bid for a seventh term
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Oct. 11; Lincoln County has 1 new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Oct. 10; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon relaxes rules for cleanup of properties damaged in September wildfires
  • Big coronavirus outbreaks at Pacific Seafood’s plants on Oregon coast illustrate difficulty in dealing with food processors
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 8; Lincoln County has 3 new cases
  • OHA survey finds most Oregonians wear masks in public, but are frequently gathering socially
  • University of Oregon struggles with student behavior as COVID-19 cases spike and threaten Lane County reopening process
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 7; Lincoln County adds one case
  • Fifth round of OSU’s coronavirus sampling in Corvallis indicates 3 in 1,000 residents have COVID-19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Oct. 6; Lincoln County adds 3 new cases
  • Oregon announces it will get 80,000 “rapid” COVID-19 tests per week which will double the state’s testing capacity
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Oct. 5
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Oct. 4; Lincoln County has 1 more case
  • Oregon health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Oct. 3; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 1
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 1
  • OSU testing dorm and apartment residents after wastewater samples shows presence of coronavirus
  • Oregon Employment Department’s search for new computer system hits another snag
  • Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 30
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 28
  • Oregon’s Legislative Emergency Board approves money for wildfire costs, rebuilding efforts, processing jobless claims and COVID testing
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Sept. 27; Lincoln County adds 1 case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Sept. 26; Lincoln County has 3 new cases
  • Big outbreak at Pacific Seafood plant in Warrenton pushes Oregon to a record number of COVID-19 cases Friday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Friday, Sept. 25; Lincoln County adds 2 cases
  • New state report confirms Oregon hospitals were hit hard by coronavirus restrictions in first quarter of 2020
  • 77 workers at Pacific Seafood processing plant in Warrenton test positive for COVID-19
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 24
  • Forecast for Oregon tax revenue is surprisingly good, economists tell state legislators Wednesday
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Sept. 23; Lincoln County has 1 new case
  • Oregon and national psychiatric associations come out in opposition to Measure 109 on Nov. 3 ballot
  • Oregon Health Authority faces hazy COVID-19 outlook after last week’s wildfires 
  • A tale of two coronavirus studies: $6 million OHSU study falls apart; $1.2 million goes to OSU for wastewater tracing
  • Hospitals and health organizations pour millions into Oregon ballot measure to raise cigarette, vaping taxes
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Tuesday, Sept. 22; Lincoln County has one new case
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Sept. 21; 1 new case in Lincoln County
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Sept. 20
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Sept. 19; Lincoln County has 2 new cases
  • Oregon’s one-of-a-kind fire insurance policy could help it receive up to $25 million
  • Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Sept. 17
  • Brown, Wyden call for help and long-term action for Oregon to recover from massive wildfires
  • Oregon’s dry summer — and drought for several years — contributed to September’s forest infernos
  • Oregon voters — and Portlanders — taking dim view of protests and related violence in Portland, according to new poll
  • Oregon fire officials say Friday there could be many killed in fires consuming 1 million acres of forestland and homes
  • Oregon’s deadly wildfires top 900,000 acres burned as of Thursday, up to 500,000 people evacuated across the state
  • Gov. Kate Brown says fires ravaging Oregon could be most destructive in state history; at least five towns “substantially destroyed”
  • For the Blue River community along the McKenzie River in Lane County “everything’s gone”
  • COVID + Influenza: This Is a Good Year to Get a Flu Shot, Experts Advise
  • Oregon hospital groups continue to get millions in federal, state emergency aid, including Samaritan Health Systems
  • Oregon Health Authority takes aggressive budget approach to meet coronavirus challenges, including raising “sin” taxes
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium’s elderly “Max” the sea lion gets special exam at OSU’s veterinary clinic in Corvallis
  • Federal court says no Oregon vote in November to allow independent commission to redraw Oregon political boundaries
  • Oregon governor extends state of emergency declaration until Nov. 3; Lincoln County follows suit
  • Oregon GOP falls short Monday in petition drive to try to recall Gov. Kate Brown
  • Terri Davie will become the first woman to lead the Oregon State Police as superintendent
  • Capitol Chatter: Some county officials in rural Oregon not thrilled about governor’s coronavirus remarks
  • Oregon health officials Thursday say COVID-19 cases are declining but worry about Labor Day increase
  • Oregon’s $500 emergency relief check program runs through $35 million in 3 days
  • In-person school classes could be seven months away if coronavirus efforts don’t improve, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday
  • Oregon runs through half of $500 relief checks for people not receiving unemployment benefits
  • Oregon legislative leaders OK COVID-19 relief funds over objections of half of state’s lawmakers
  • State issues new guidelines for coronavirus protection at Oregon child care facilities
  • Testing delays and unwillingness of some to cooperate with tracers is hurting Oregon’s COVID-19 response
  • State dials back restrictions on school reopening guidelines in small, rural counties
  • The scene Monday from the Oregon Legislature’s special session: Good feelings to start, acrimonious finish
  • On first day of special session, Oregon lawmakers move ahead with votes on budget rebalancing, unemployment claims and chokehold restrictions
  • State agencies, financial institutions prepare to roll out $500 checks for people still waiting for unemployment benefits
  • Oregon governor plans to issue order soon to require all workers indoor to wear face coverings
  • Oregon Employment Department director says tens of thousands still await benefits because of complexities of new program
  • Oregon Supreme Court upholds 2019 PERS changes, siding with Legislature and against the unions who challenged new law
  • Oregon legislative emergency board OKs $94 million for testing, tracing but not on whether to buy more personal equipment
  • Oregon will likely hit 20,000 COVID-19 cases this week; governor continues to explore travel restrictions
  • Brown says a huge coronavirus spike and political stalemate led to Umatilla County rollback, restrictions
  • Oregon governor calls legislators into special session Aug. 10 to deal with big budget issues
  • Oregon poll: Majority say the state not going “in the right direction,” needs police reform
  • As COVID-19 cases increase, there are both hopeful and worrisome signs in Oregon and across the nation
  • Oregon governor releases tough, new COVID-19 standards in order for kids to return to classrooms this fall
  • With fewer events or activities, more and more people are heading outdoors — which is both good and bad
  • More than 130,000 Oregonians at risk of losing $600 per week federal unemployment benefits on Friday
  • On Oregon’s worst day for COVID-19 deaths, state health officials offer a glimmer of hope
  • Local government groups in Oregon say state is short-changing them on federal coronavirus relief funds
  • COVID-19 cases beginning to overwhelm parts of eastern Oregon
  • Oregon governor orders smaller crowds, more facemasks and is considering restrictions on visitors from “hotspot” states
  • All Oregon school students and staff will be required to wear face coverings if they return to class in the fall
  • OLCC committee hears from business and public health groups over proposal to allow off-site alcohol sales
  • Siletz tribe pushing forward with effort to build a second casino along Interstate 5 in Salem
  • Merkeley pessimistic about U.S. Senate extending $600 federal unemployment benefits
  • Oregon Legislature’s budget writers propose protecting school funding, cutting $400 million elsewhere; hearings begin next week
  • Oregon governor tightens limits on face coverings and social gatherings effective Wednesday as COVID-19 cases spike
  • Oregon lawmakers OK fund for $500 checks for 70,000 people waiting for unemployment help
  • Oregon health officials Friday warn of “exponential growth” of COVID-19 cases if current trends continue
  • Steep drop in Oregon Lottery funds kills off $273 million in projects, including three in Lincoln County
  • Health insurance companies seek only small increases in premiums for 2021, according to state filings
  • Oregon will have just three initiatives — drugs, taxes and money — on November ballot
  • Gov. Kate Brown says second special session will come in mid to late July
  • Gov. Kate Brown says she is ‘committed to’ keeping state’s education funding stable, but needs federal help
  • As first special legislative session ends, Gov. Kate Brown says second will come in late July or early August
  • Oregon lawmakers reach consensus on police reform bills during special session
  • Age, crowding and colleagues without masks challenge Oregon Legislature’s special session during pandemic
  • Oregon lawmakers will meet in special session starting Wednesday to consider issues related to police and coronavirus
  • Oregon legislators begin special session Wednesday; here’s a Q-and-A what to expect
  • Oregon Democrats look to build on supermajorities in Legislature while GOP hopes voter discontent focuses on Salem
  • State of Oregon still has 70,000 unemployment claims to process
  • Oregon Health Authority says it does not recommend mandatory COVID-19 testing for seafood workers
  • Union County commissioners want to return to Phase 1 coronavirus guidelines, will consider mask requirement
  • Oregon Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on challenges to legislature’s changes to PERS laws
  • Oregon health officials say a Union County church that held services in April and May is center of massive COVID-19 outbreak
  • Governor’s office says Union County shutdown ‘on the table’ if COVID-19 cases rise because of massive outbreak at church
  • Wide gap over lifting pandemic Oregon’s restrictions in Oregon: Democrats say go slow, GOP says speed up
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calls special legislative session next week with police accountability proposals at top of agenda
  • Oregon legislators begin budget meetings this week to review governor’s proposed cuts
  • Oregon colleges will look very different in the fall, according to new state guidelines released Friday
  • Eastern Oregon county representatives meet to express frustration with governor’s COVID-19 reopening plan
  • Customers wearing masks in Oregon businesses is still a personal — and business — preference
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown explains Friday why she halted state’s reopening plans for a week
  • Oregon Supreme Court backs governor’s powers during a pandemic; overrules Baker County judge Friday
  • Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issues one-week pause in state’s reopening plans because of COVID spike
  • Oregon’s minority legislators pledge to seek new laws to tighten accountability on police
  • State releases guidelines Wednesday for re-opening K-12 schools in fall
  • Oregon’s nonprofit hospitals with big cash reserves but with big COVID losses rake in CARES money
  • Newport and Lincoln City hospitals get almost $13 million in federal CARES funds
  • Oregon DMV detours around phone logjam, gets more time for Real ID licenses
  • Lower traffic in Oregon because of coronavirus also means drop in state fuel taxes
  • Oregon Health Authority experts cautioned Gov. Brown about reopening in mid-May, wanted later restart
  • Interim Employment Department director hears ‘clear message’ to end mounting backlog
  • Oregon set to lift more covid-19 restrictions Friday — bigger gatherings, more sports, and work in offices would be allowed under “Phase 2” reopening to be announced Thursday
  • ‘Back to school’ still a big question mark in Oregon; K-12 start date coming within two weeks
  • Businesses, foresters, parks and outdoor leaders tell legislators about coronavirus impact
  • Oregon legislators will get a second chance Saturday to quiz state employment officials
  • Oregon officials expected to release fall public school plans in early June
  • Hospitals finding patients reluctant to return for elective procedures, face some tough choices
  • Health care workers and hospitals disagree on supplies of personal protective equipment
  • Oregon legislators hear warnings from medical community that reopening the state will create issues
  • State economists say regional “anchor” employers are key to healthy communities
  • State economists say Oregon budget has a $3 billion gap, Brown wants federal aid coupled with cuts
  • Oregon Supreme Court steps in late Monday to halt Baker County judge’s ruling on reopening the state
  • Closure orders remain in effect after Oregon Supreme Court steps in Monday night to halt Baker County judge’s decision
  • Special session of Oregon Legislature in June could mean unusual protocols inside the Capitol
  • Unpublished Oregon report says relaxing social distancing could result in five-fold increase in daily hospitalizations
  • Oregon State Police could close stations, lay off troopers under state’s coronavirus budget plan
  • Oregon governor hopes some federal aid will soften blow of looming state budget cuts
  • Members of governor’s economic advisory council Friday express confusion over Oregon re-opening plans
  • Survey of 5,000 Oregon businesses shows depth of issues due to coronavirus restrictions
  • Oregon governor’s office releases draft guidelines for hair salons, revises some suggestions for restaurants
  • Number of registered Democratic Party voters in Oregon tops 1 million for first time
  • Three Democrats vying in May primary election for secretary of state nomination
  • Oregon restaurants accept some, reject other elements of governor’s plan to reopen the economy
  • Special Oregon House committee says there were no harassment issues in comments last fall by Rep. Gomberg
  • Oregon governor’s office unveils draft guidelines for how businesses might reopen
  • Many counties in rural Oregon are clamoring to reopen but stuck waiting for a signal from the governor
  • Governor announces some relief for Oregon’s new corporate activity tax
  • Oregon needs medical swabs to test for the coronavirus, but global supply chain problems and a federal ‘runaround’ are frustrating that plan
  • Oregon governor tells state agencies to start preparing for big budget cuts
  • Oregon emergency board balks at $50 million loan program for rural hospitals, approves other relief programs
  • Oregon governor not backing off on state collection of new tax to support additional school programs
  • Public opinion survey in Oregon finds strong support for governor’s stay-at-home orders
  • Oregon governor begins to share state’s re-opening plan with local officials
  • Oregon governor could have “firm plan” for re-opening parts of rural counties in two weeks
  • Politicians, economists say Oregon’s budget is due for a drubbing because of coronavirus pandemic
  • Oregon governor outlines cautious reopening plan Tuesday; rural areas could come first
  • Oregon announces it will work with Washington and California on when and how to reopen economies
  • Governor extends restrictions on bars and restaurants, appoints coronavirus advisory group
  • Oregon’s new strategy for managing massive PERS system is getting its first test in market downturn
  • Capital Chatter: A special session of the Oregon Legislature is not imminent
  • Survey on coronavirus concerns show younger Oregonians more worried than older folks
  • Employees tell of working without coronavirus protections; state emergency manager says long ways to go
  • Coronavirus effects on gas stations leads Oregon to allow self-service for two weeks
  • Oregon governor says it’s OK to go outside for exercise — but just be smart about it
  • Oregon officials vow to release more complete coronavirus information
  • Special legislative committee starts work Monday on coronavirus response
  • Oregon governor orders most people to stay home; tightens restrictions on businesses, social contact
  • Oregon governor reluctant to order statewide “stay home” but new directions could come Monday
  • Oregon official says state is quickly running through protective equipment for hospital workers
  • Hospital group urges “stay in place” order; governor says she’s not ready to do that
  • Oregon lawmakers hear first reports on impact of coronavirus — and it’s not good
  • New group of government and corporate leaders exploring ways to help Oregon workers, businesses
  • Oregon Health Authority sets up temporary, emergency hospital at state fairgrounds in Salem
  • Hundreds of bills died when Oregon Legislature ended Sunday; here’s a look at what didn’t get done
  • Legislative emergency board allocates money for flood relief, coronavirus help
  • Wednesday coronavirus update: Six more cases bring total to 21 statewide
  • Oregon Democrats call abrupt end Thursday to gridlocked legislative session
  • Gov. Kate Brown worries that rural areas might not be able to handle coronavirus outbreak
  • With Republicans still gone, a very quiet Legislature has six days remaining
  • House Democrats will see if subpoenas can bring GOP lawmakers back to Capitol
  • Oregon House Republicans walk out Tuesday, joining GOP senators to bring Legislature to a halt
  • Oregon Republican senators walk out of Legislature on Monday in cap-and-trade dispute
  • Republicans in Oregon House walk out Tuesday night in protest of procedures, bills
  • Oregon legislators push ahead with climate bill without knowing its economic impact
  • Legislation to put more Oregon State Police on the road getting support — for now
  • More than 1,000 rally Tuesday at Oregon Capitol in support of climate change legislation
  • Oregon timber companies, environmentalists sign break-through agreement of cooperation
  • Timber Unity protest Thursday in Salem brings out more issues than cap-and-trade proposal
  • Initiative to limit grocery store self-checkout moves to signature gathering
  • Oregonians line up to tell lawmakers what they really think of cap-and-trade legislation
  • Oregon and U.S. officials offer reassurance on election security
  • Oregon Legislature starts quietly Monday, but tensions simmer just below surface
  • Some big businesses throwing support to Oregon cap-and-trade legislation
  • Oregon lawmakers hope to improve rural dental care with new legislation
• Category: Other Yachats Community News
  • Coast tourist organization offers to help pick up cost of trolley, so Yachats council jumps aboard
  • The number of new jobless claims slow in Lincoln County, but totals remain at historic level
  • Yachats council OKs $100,000 loan program for struggling businesses, rejects direct aid to church relief
  • Oregon’s rural hospitals, including Samaritan facilities in Newport and Lincoln City, beg for financial relief from the state
  • One of three Lincoln County district attorney candidates suspends his May primary campaign
  • YachatsNews seeks ideas for community and personal stories during coronavirus outbreak
  • Political hopefuls line up for May 19 primary races in Lincoln County and Oregon legislature
  • Second member of Lincoln County district attorney’s staff files to seek top position
  • Sheriff’s deputies arrest California felon after burglary report of Yachats River yurt
  • Police close Cape Perpertua center Thursday to take Army deserter into custody
  • Yachats-area representative, rural legislators unload on state’s lack of attention to rural Oregon
  • Yachats Fire District staff makes move Thursday, begins settling into new, $8 million station
  • Oregon nursing board says letter being distributed by Yachats Fire Board member is fake
  • Coastal visitor spending and hospitality jobs continue to increase, state says
  • Shifting sands near Big Creek unveil old vehicle buried for decades
  • Yachats firefighters ask state to decertify year-old union as talks drag out
  • That big bill arrived in the mail this week — Lincoln County property tax statements
  • Inaugural Yachats Octoberfest celebration is Saturday, organizers hope it grows into larger event
  • Yachats council hopes to finish up vacation rental ordinances on Wednesday
  • Melee outside Yachats market leads to chase and arrest of Vancouver man east of Florence
  • Lincoln County district attorney and judgeship openings draw seven candidates
  • State agency investigating newly elected Yachats Fire Board member for improper claims in May voters pamphlet
  • Contractors finish up reconstruction of two Yachats streets
  • A Yachats gallery and a souvenir shop are on the move
  • Unusual state hearing allows Tenmile residents to make case to join college district
  • Lincoln County commissioners enact some new rules on vacation rentals, will study other issues soon
  • Student from Waldport and five others set sail on OSU research ship
  • Two-day conference by ‘Coastal Caucus’ legislators is testament to group’s growing influence
  • Feds award $12.5 million to continue building earthquake warning system, including Oregon coast
  • Lincoln County moves deeper into vacation rental issues, including possibility of a license limit
  • Farm tour on Saturday is an opportunity to view a different side of Yachats
  • Three ‘Coastal Caucus’ legislators schedule Yachats meeting Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Taylor family returns – again – with plans to turn vacant Yachats restaurant into special place
  • Central Lincoln has to pay $1.6 million after six years of bad readings from faulty BPA meter
  • Yachats Fire District starts process for rezoning and selling downtown station
  • Parent-led study of Crestview Heights School in Waldport finds no current air quality issues
  • Sheriff and fire marshal issue warnings about July 4 fireworks
  • Oregon Ethics Commission investigating Yachats fire chief after allegations over land deal
  • It’s big, it’s bright — and if Yachats doesn’t want it might it be yours?
  • Lincoln County will test emergency notification system on Monday
  • Yachats Fire committee approves 2019-20 budget, accounting for sale of old station
  • Lincoln County patches parts of Ocean View Drive so it can be repaved this month
  • Experience those lowest tides this week? They don’t return now until July 3
  • New Yachats fire station may be finished three months ahead of schedule
  • Yachats Fire loses two firefighters, hires one – for now
  • Lincoln County takes up tighter – and possibly new – restrictions on vacation rentals
  • Trump Administration proposes closing 9 Job Corps centers; Angell center near Yachats escapes ax but will get new operator
  • Yachats Pride Festival scheduled May 31 to June 2 at Commons
  • Public art group bringing example, participation pitch Thursday to Yachats
  • Yachats fire district asking voters to approve 5-year operating levy
  • State replaces steps to popular Yachats River beach
  • Two Yachats Fire Board races draw five candidates, one board member unopposed
  • OSHA tests find no current toxic issues at Waldport elementary school
  • Crews reinstall steps Thursday at the north end of the 804 Trail
  • Waldport school closed Thursday and Friday for tests of building issues
  • YachatsNews.com now accepting advertising
  • Organizers seek artists for annual Yachats banner project
  • Report shows increase in Oregon commercial fishing harvest for 2018
  • Six candidates file for three Yachats Fire Board seats
  • Yachats Fire Board openings draw only one candidate – so far
  • February rain was second most in past 10 years
  • Yachats Fire Board adds back storage building to new station
  • There’s no quick fix for Yachats Bay beach stair repairs
  • OSU studies risks to coastline from more frequent, bigger storms
  • OSU study says Oregon’s resident gray whales actually move quite a bit
  • Yachats fire board to begin contract talks with firefighters
  • Yachats Fire District asks voters to renew levy in May
  • Valentine Day vow renewal offered twice this year
  • Whale-watching license plates go on sale Friday
  • Friends, families gather at Yachats Lions Club annual crab feed
  • Yachats looks to raise its lodging tax to 10 percent
  • Federal shutdown affecting hundreds in Lincoln County
  • Graduation rates skyrocket at Waldport High School
  • Yachats gets its first marijuana dispensary
  • Wave energy expert describes project to Yachats audience
  • Commons floor replacement hits snag
  • Burglars steal peace of mind for Yachats business owners
  • 2019 calendar benefits Yachats kids
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• Category: Photographs
  • Big crowds make Agate Festival a success
  • Little Log Church in 1927 – or was it 1929 or 1930?
  • Eugene performer charms kids at Yachats Library
  • Volunteers help scientists study marine debris
• Category: Police/Fire News
  • Lincoln City police news release on April 9 burglary arrest
  • News release: Newport school locked down Friday during menacing incident
  • News release: Newport police arrest man after drug bust Thursday
  • News release: Lincoln City police arrest beach driver on DUII charges
  • News Release: Lincoln County grand jury finds 3 Lincoln City officers justified in Oct. 19 shooting
  • News release: Grand jury finds four officers justified using deadly force Sept. 5 in Lincoln City
  • Lincoln City bicyclist killed in collision with vehicle Tuesday
  • Coast Guard recovers body of man from near Depoe Bay harbor Sunday
  • Lincoln City police news release on assault of an officer
  • Lincoln City police news release on arrest of retail theft subjects
  • Lincoln City police news release on narcotics detective hire
  • Newport police news release on arrest of Newport man on drug, theft and other charges
  • LCSO news release on man with air rifle walking home in Siletz
  • Lincoln City and Oregon State Police news releases on fatal SWAT shooting
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office now using state-of-the-art drug testing device
  • Lincoln City police arrest Corvette driver for DUII after crash
  • Lincoln City police announce child sex abuse arrest from July
  • Lincoln City police arrest transient on robbery, weapons and menacing charges
  • Sheriff’s deputies arrest Depoe Bay man on robbery, assault charges
  • Lincoln City police will remove its drug take-back kiosk Aug. 1
  • Oregon State Police log for June 27-29, 2024
  • Newport police arrest burglary suspect
  • Sheriff’s deputies arrest Siletz man Sunday on variety of charges
  • Lincoln City police arrest business owner on sex abuse charges
  • Myrtle Creek woman killed in Highway 126 crash east of Florence
  • Lincoln City police arrest transient for murder Tuesday after assault near motel
  • Sheriff’s deputies, Newport police arrest man after report of stolen vehicle, chase
  • Lincoln County deputies arrest Vancouver man after two-county high speed chase Saturday
  • Lincoln City police ongoing child luring sting operations led to arrest of two men
  • Five years later, Coast Guard completes investigation into 2019 Yaquina bar casualties
  • Coast Guard decommissions the cutter Orcas in Coos Bay on Tuesday
  • Newport police arrest man after Walmart parking lot incident
  • Hiker finds body of dead person Saturday near Newport campsite
  • Newport police arrest Keizer man after high-speed chase Monday
  • Casino fight, crash and chase lead to arrest of two Lincoln City women
  • Lincoln City police arrest Salem man for organized retail theft from outlet mall
  • Lincoln City police dog helps locate missing driver on Highway 20
  • Lincoln County police agencies to conduct “active shooter” training at Newport, Taft high schools
  • Sheriff’s detectives investigating suspected homicide in Siletz
  • Newport police arrest two March 3 on charges of selling fentanyl
  • Police arrest two men for organized theft at Lincoln City Outlet stores
  • Newport police investigate possible abduction attempt of student
  • Police arrest 52-year-old man after armed fight outside Newport pawn shop
  • Thompson Sanitary in Newport accepting wood storm debris at no charge
  • Newport man looking for somewhere to stay ends up in jail
  • Lincoln City police announce arrest in June credit union robbery
  • Lincoln City police seeking potential victims in gas station credit card fraud
  • Newport police arrest man on burglary, criminal mischief charges
  • Florence man dies in Highway 36 wreck on Sunday
  • Lincoln City police announce arrest of two men in another child luring sting
  • State police seek information on shot elk left to waste near Alsea
  • Five hour standoff in Lincoln City ends peacefully Wednesday
  • Oregon State Police reminds hunters to have appropriate tags on hand
  • Former Pelican Brewing employee arrested in stolen deposit case
  • Lincoln City police arrest Otis, Myrtle Point men in recent child luring stings
  • Lincoln County fire agencies lift outdoor burn ban
  • Sheriff’s office warns public about about fake warrant scams and request for money
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announces signups for annual “citizens academy”
  • News release Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 about fire at Georgia Pacific mill in Toledo
  • Man shot on Newport bridge had been arrested in June for threatening workers
  • DUII-related crash closes Yaquina Bay Bridge Thursday morning
  • Lincoln County issues emergency notice for heat, weather through Thursday
  • Lincoln County emergency, fire officials release new safety announcements
  • Lincoln County sheriff drops fundraising affiliation with trafficking group
  • Lincoln City police arrest two men in child luring investigations in June and July
  • Lincoln County emergency management schedules countywide tests for June 9
  • Lincoln City police arrest Otis man during child luring sting
  • Siletz woman and son fined and sentenced for killing two bear cubs last October
  • Lincoln City residents help police catch and subdue graffiti vandals Monday
  • Medical emergency likely cause of car that drove into Lincoln City pizza shop
  • Lincoln City police arrest former gas station employee on burglary, theft charges
  • LCSO deputy and police dog capture wanted subject in Lincoln City
  • Lincoln County sheriff announces 4 arrests after March 31 home invasion in Otis
  • Lincoln County deputies look for missing Siletz man
  • Skeleton found by citizen determined to be that of missing Toledo man
  • Lincoln City police arrest two men in child luring investigations
  • Lincoln City police arrest Clackamas County man for burglaries of 5 stores
  • Interagency training exercise planned April 1 for Lincoln County emergency responders
  • California man dies when he falls into ocean at Cape Kiwanda
  • High speed and DUII arrest late Thursday night in Newport
  • Newport police arrest Corvallis woman after sinking car into reservoir
  • Police arrest Lincoln City man for crimes against minors
  • Coast Guard rescues 3 surfers Sunday, Feb. 12 near Agate Beach
  • Lincoln City recover stolen vehicle, seize drugs, weapon Feb. 1
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 14-20
  • Lincoln City police news release: Intoxicated driver collides with police vehicle working DUII enhanced patrol
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Aug. 23-28
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Aug. 18-22
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Aug. 10-16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report Aug. 9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 28-Aug. 4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 20-26
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 15-19
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s news release on capture of Toledo man after break-in, Taser, swim and dog bite
  • Coast Guard rescues ill crewman from freighter 57 miles west of Newport
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report July 6-14
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office news release on firearm arrest
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 29-July 4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 24-27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 17-23
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 13-17
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 8-11
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 2-7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 31-June 1
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 17-29
  • Lincoln County emergency management schedules countywide test June 9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 3-16
  • Lincoln City police arrest driver after hit and run, crash and chase
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log April 21-May 2
  • Lincoln City police identify man found dead on beach April 7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 14-19
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 8-12
  • LCSO news release on Toledo man found dead in Yaquina River after accident
  • LCSO news release on high and low-speed chase of women with mental health issues
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 30 to April 8
  • Beachcomber finds body partially buried in sand in Lincoln City
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 23-29
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 18-19
  • Lincoln County deputies arrest Siletz man Saturday after shooting spree
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 16-17
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report March 2-7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 23-27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 19-21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Feb. 11-17
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9-10
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 7-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 27-30
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 25-26
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 18-20
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 14-17
  • OSP news release on fatal Highway 22 crash
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 5-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 27-28
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 21-26
  • Oregon State Police seek public help to identify driver in Depoe Bay road rage incident
  • State police arrest log truck driver in September crash that killed Florence paramedic
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 13-15
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 2-12
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 23-28
  • Coast Guard members in Newport and North Bend are honored for heroism
  • Lincoln City police arrest Newport man for arson
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 19-20
  • National Weather Service gives outlook for winter weather in northeast Oregon
  • Coast Guard rescues five people 20 miles off Umpqua River after fishing vessel sinks
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 10-11
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 30-31
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 25-28
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report Oct. 22-
  • OREGON STATE POLICE RELEASES INFORMATION RELATED TO EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-29
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 13-17
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 7-10
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 4-6
  • Florence woman dies in auto accident east of Eugene
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Sept. 29 – Oct. 3
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Sept. 27-28
  • Lincoln City Police Department news release on felony arrest
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 23
  • State Police seek public’s help in Currry County shooting
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 17-20
  • OSP news release on fatal crash Sept. 20 on Oregon 126 east of Florence
  • Lincoln City police arrest Oregon City man Monday with two missing children
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 3-9
  • Fatal crash on Highway 101 eight miles north of Florence
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 31-Sept. 1
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 25
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 18-21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 12-13
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Aug. 9-10
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 3-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for July 29
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 23-25
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 20-21
  • Coast Guard evacuates 70-year-old man from fishing vessel Monday off Newport
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 15-17
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s news release on missing Dundee man found dead near Toledo
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 7-9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 1-6
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 25-27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 23-24
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 16-18
  • Coast Guard rescues 6 from disabled sailboat west of Crescent City, Calif.
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for June 14-15
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for June 10-12
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for June 4-6
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 2-3
  • U.S. Coast Guard for much of Oregon gets new commander
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 25-30
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 21-22
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 14-18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 6-13
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 5
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log from April 22 to May 3
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 19
  • Police arrest Clackamas County couple after theft spree in Lincoln City area
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 15-18
  • Seven local volunteer firefighters complete training at Central Oregon Coast academy
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 6
  • Lincoln County sheriff issues 2020 annual report for all department activities
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for April 2-4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 29-31
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for March 24-29
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s office issues statement on “shots fired” incident Friday in Depoe Bay
  • Coos Bay woman dies after falling from top of vehicle on beach
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for March 19-20
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 17-18
  • Lincoln City police, sheriff’s deputies arrest Otis man on theft and other charges
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 12-15
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log March 8-9
  • Oregon Tate Police/Newport activity report for March 5-7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 3
  • Lincoln County man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after meth distribution conviction
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies make two arrests in Siletz homicide
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 24-26
  • Oregon State Police news release on U.S. 101 fatal accident in Coos County
  • Lincoln County Sheriff updates Siletz shooting death investigation
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log, Feb. 19-21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Feb. 12-17
  • Oregon State Police news release on fatal crash at Ecola State Park
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 5-7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 2-4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 27-Feb. 1
  • Lincoln County sheriff suspends search for man missing in Drift Creek Falls area
  • Sheriff’s office seeking information on missing man hiking in Drift Creek Falls area
  • Coast Guard warns Oregon crabbers about turning off automated identification devices
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 15-18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 13
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 12
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 8-10
  • Oregon State Police issues an update in its investigation of girl’s death east of Lincoln City
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 7
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 4-6
  • Oregon State Police news release: Lincoln City man arrested at Oregon Capitol protest
  • State police seeking information on theft of interpretive signs at four state parks in Lincoln County
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 31 to Jan. 2
  • State police release sketch of girl found dead east of Lincoln City last month
  • New Year’s Eve crash east of Lincoln City kills Mill City woman
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Dec. 18-20
  • Oregon State Police investigating death at state park in the Van Duzer corridor of Highway 18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 7-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 4-5
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 28-Dec. 3
  • Oregon State Police news release on Nov. 30 fatal crash on Oregon Highway 18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 23-28
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 20-22
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Monday, Nov. 16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 10-11
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 30-Nov. 4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 19-25
  • Lincoln County sheriff deputies arrest Otis man for making threats against officers, county courthouse
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 16-17
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Oct. 14-15
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Oct. 9-11
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 8
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon after 57-day narcotics patrol in eastern Pacific
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 5-6
  • Sheriff’s deputies arrest Gleneden Beach man for setting his own house on fire Monday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 2-5
  • Coast Guard rescues man from ocean off Depoe Bay
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Oct. 1
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 25-26
  • Seaside man dies after falling 100 feet into the ocean while trying for photograph
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Sept. 23-24
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies arrest South Dakota man on attempted murder charges
  • Lincoln City man accidentally shoots himself in the groin Sunday while in grocery checkout line
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 18-19
  • Lincoln City police arrest transient after he breaks into grocery store to drink beer and listen to music
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Sept. 2-8
  • Coast Guard crews from Newport rescue fisherman from surf at South Beach State Park
  • Highway 101 bicyclist killed Sunday near North Bend
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Waldport man Friday night on trespass and firearms charges
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 29-30
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 26-27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Aug. 21-22
  • State police looking for two Florence men in weekend kidnapping, assault east of Mapleton
  • Coast Guard, Manzanita firefighters rescue three surfers Saturday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for Aug. 18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 13-16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 11-12
  • Lincoln County deputies arrest Otis man after big fight with his elderly grandfather
  • Police task force arrest four Lincoln City residents on accusations of drug dealing near elementary school
  • Coast Guard rescues injured tuna fisherman Tuesday 150 miles west of Newport
  • Oregon State Police seeking more information on man and truck who may have hit 26 vehicles Saturday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log for July 28
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log for July 24-27
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 22-23
  • Lincoln City police arrest California man on accusations of surf shop burglary
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 17-19
  • Lincoln City police arrest woman Friday after long, erratic chase
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for July 15-16
  • Lincoln County street crimes team recovers stolen firearms from recent burglaries
  • West Linn man drowns Wednesday after small boat capsizes while crabbing near mouth of Nestucca Bay
  • Coast Guard will honor two south coast fire departments for January boat rescue
  • Lincoln City man charged with manslaughter in Saturday fatal crash
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 7-12
  • Lincoln City police arrest armed felon Sunday after attempted identity theft, fight in hotel parking lot
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 2-4
  • Lincoln City police arrest 7 Washington men for riot, harassing Black family during July 4 fireworks incident
  • Newport man sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 30
  • Lincoln City police, sheriff’s deputies arrest Otis man on drug charges
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 27-28
  • Coast Guard rescues three fishermen (without life jackets) off Chetco River on south Oregon coast
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for June 22-23
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 19-21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log June 15-16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 12-14
  • North Bend man dies in Highway 101 crash Saturday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 10-11
  • Coast Guard rescues mother and son from Cape Arago cliffs near Coos Bay
  • Lincoln City police, sheriff’s office and other agencies arrest three in long drug investigation
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 8-9
  • Lincoln County Jail will resume accepting more arrested people after COVID-19 testing
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for June 4-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report for June 1-2
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 29-31
  • Coast Guard rescues seven people from cliff near Agate Beach on Friday
  • Lincoln County grand jury indicts three Otis men on attempted murder, robbery charges
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 24
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log May 20-21
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Otis man on variety of drug charges
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 18-19
  • Oregon State Police seize wildlife evidence from three men, including one from Alsea, for possible wildlife prosecutions
  • Lincoln County announces $850,000 insurance settlement in 2018 jail suicide
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 11-13
  • Truck driver dies Wednesday in Highway 20 crash near Elk City Road
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log May 7-10
  • Lincoln County’s sheriff news release on Depoe Bay incident
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 28 to May 3
  • Lincoln County district attorney says police justified in deadly shooting; issues statement and videos
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for April 27
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns to Oregon after 65-day narcotic patrol
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log April 16-19
  • Lincoln County couple finds old hand grenade; sheriff calls in bomb squad
  • Florence women dies Friday in two-car collision near Mapleton
  • Oregon State Police, Douglas County sheriff investigating fatal fire in Reedsport
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log, April 15
  • Coast Guard rescues disabled 61-foot fishing vessel off of Coos Bay
  • Oregon State Police release name of victim, officers in April 2 Lincoln City shooting
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies capture fourth suspect in suspected carjacking
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log April 1-6
  • Lincoln City police involved in fatal shooting Thursday night
  • Police look for remaining suspect in Otis armed robbery
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 20-23
  • Lincoln County emergency managers issue information bulletin, advice, online links
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 9-15
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 6-10
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log March 2-4
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log Feb. 28 – March 1
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log Feb. 21-24
  • Lincoln County emergency services seeks volunteers for “medical reserve corps”
  • Sheriff’s office arrests two Portland men after golf course trespassing, attempted robbery
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity report Feb. 18-20
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log for Feb. 14-16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log for Feb. 12-13
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log Feb. 10-11
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity report Feb. 6-8
  • Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log for Jan. 23 to Feb. 3
  • State police investigating pedestrian killed by vehicle in Coos County
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 21-22
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 17-21
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 16
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 10-14
  • Police release name of father who lost two children to ocean at Falcon Cove
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 8-9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log, Jan. 3-5
  • Small Coast Guard vessel capsizes in Astoria; four crew members are OK
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Dec. 30-Jan. 1
  • Grand jury indicts Newport man for October death of his girlfriend
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report Dec. 23-30
  • Missing Coos Bay man dies in truck accident on Highway 101 Monday
  • Coos Bay man killed while crossing Highway 101
  • Coast Guard resues four from capsized vessel in Coos Bay
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Dec. 20-22
  • Lincoln City police arrest four on drug and theft charges after months-long investigation
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies arrest 2 Depoe Bay men on drug charges
  • Lincoln County Sheriff tip of the week: New Year’s Eve safety
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log: Dec. 18
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 17
  • Lincoln County emergency services sends alert, warning of 3-day downpour hitting coast
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s tip of the week: travel planning
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log: Dec. 11-15
  • Police on the lookout for suspect after attempted robbery in Lincoln City Safeway parking lot
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 9-10
  • Lincoln County alerts public to forest slash burns on Wednesday
  • Lincoln County sheriff resumes service at temporary animal shelter in Newport
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Dec. 6-7
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s tip of the week: Holiday shopping safety
  • Lincoln County emergency management looking for administrative volunteers
  • Lincoln County deputies arrest Otis man after incident at Rose Lodge market
  • Oregon State Police, Newport/Activity log Nov. 20-29
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s tip of the week: Driving in the rain
  • Newport man arrested for murder Wednesday
  • Newport police arrest driver shortly after wreck on Yaquina Bay bridge
  • Coast Guard helps rescue woman Monday from Yaquina Bay’s south jetty
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s tip of the week: protecting pets during the winter
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Nov. 1-2
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity report Oct. 31
  • Lincoln County sheriff offers tips to prevent, deal with ‘cyberbullying’
  • Lincoln County Sheriff offers 12-week citizens academy in January
  • Oregon State Police release details of Wednesday’s Highway 18 double fatality
  • Newport police release name of victim in suspicious death
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 25-27
  • Elmira woman dies Saturday in Highway 126 crash near Walton
  • Lincoln County sheriff offers tips for Halloween safety
  • Astoria-based Coast Guard cutter returns after 65-day drug patrol in eastern Pacific
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 21-22
  • Lincoln County sheriff’s office issues advice on pets in cars
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 10-21
  • Central Coast Fire responds to fully involved car fire
  • Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailboat 20 miles west of Newport on Wednesday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 7-9
  • Coast Guard airlifts ill man off cruise ship west of Coos Bay
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 4-6
  • Coast Guard rescues man, dog after 36-foot boat gets stuck in Yaquina River
  • Lincoln County urges residents to participate in Oct. 17 “shakeout” event
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 2-3
  • Lincoln County sheriff nabs burglars inside Lincoln City area vacation rental
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 30-Oct. 1
  • State police say juvenile boy admits Bandon school fire
  • Lincoln County Sheriff’s tip of the week: discarded syringes
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 27-29
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 23-25
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 19-22
  • Lincoln County sheriff asks public to “See something, say something”
  • Tillamook County man dies in Friday collision on U.S. 101
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 19-20
  • Sheriff issues update Friday on death of missing Otis man
  • Lincoln County sheriff finds remains of missing Otis man Tuesday
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 16-17
  • Newport woman dies Tuesday in Highway 20 crash
  • North coast crash involving Army National Guard may have involved impaired bus driver
  • Coos Bay woman dies Monday in U.S. Highway 101 wreck
  • Lincoln County sheriff arrests transient in Sunday’s Gleneden Beach church fire
  • Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Sept. 13-15
  • Sheriff’s office offers hunting safety tips
  • Oregon State Police/Newport incident log Sept. 11-12
  • Oregon State Police/Newport log, Sept. 9
  • Oregon State Police/Newport log for Sept. 7-8
  • Lincoln County “readiness fair” set for Sept. 21 in Newport
  • Lincoln County sheriff seeking man last seen near Otis area
  • Minutes from Aug. 12 meeting of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board
  • Rockaway man dies in Sept. 5 Highway 101 crash
  • Lincoln County sheriff reminds drivers of school bus safety rules
  • OSP arrests driver in fatal Saturday accident
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