Oregon Coast Community College has been approved to offer its own four-year degree in nursing at a time when demand for nurses in rural areas is high. The approval for […]
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Bandon police arrest West Coast Game Park owner after finding meth, guns and $1.6 million cash
By JUSTIN HIGGINBOTTOM/Jefferson Public Radio Bandon police arrested Brian Tenney, owner of West Coast Game Park Safari, on Tuesday after officers found drugs, weapons and large amounts of cash at his […]
Oregon lawmakers vote to expand state’s plastic bag ban to stores, restaurants by 2027
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Oregon’s ban on plastic grocery bags will kick up a notch under a bill headed to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek. Beginning […]
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
By MELANIE HENSHAW/Investigate West SALEM — A tribally backed bill that could simplify the jurisdictional patchwork in Oregon was signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on May 22 after sailing through […]
Citing legal expenses and desire to move on, Waldport council votes to reinstate Lambert as mayor
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT – The Waldport city council voted unanimously Tuesday to return mayor Heide Lambert to office and dismiss charges that she violated the city charter […]