News Notes

By the office of Sen. Ron Wyden Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden refiled legislation to undo Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, he announced today. Since Trump exploited an emergency law – that is nearly half a century old – to launch a trade war with Canada, U.S. distilled spirits declined about 62 percent, while tourism from Canada to the U.S. fell by nearly 34 percent. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act […]

By Lincoln Co. District Attorney's Office Lincoln County is celebrating a milestone in its Deflection Program, which launched December 30, 2024, as part of a state-wide effort to reduce recidivism and provide supportive alternatives to prosecution for low-level, non-violent offenses. In the program’s first nine months, 36 individuals voluntarily entered, with 20 of those being identified internally by the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office. Having the deflection coordinator imbedding in […]

By The U.S. Coast Guard ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard rescued a whale watching vessel with 49 passengers aboard after it became disabled in the coastal bar near Newport, Wednesday. The captain of the 62-foot Discovery sent out a ‘mayday’ call to the Coast Guard after the vessel began producing excessive smoke and lost propulsion while in between the Yaquina Bay jetties at approximately 12:45 p.m. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector […]

By Oregon Health Authority PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Nye Beach, located in Lincoln County on September 12, 2025. The health authority issued the advisory Sept. 11, after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters. Results from follow-up tests taken by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) showed lower bacteria levels. Contact with the ocean water […]

By Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, is excited to announce the Oregon 250 Grant Program, supporting projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This grant program helps organizations create inclusive, community-focused projects that highlight Oregon’s diverse histories, traditions, and cultures. Eligible organizations — including nonprofits, local governments, public schools, universities, colleges, and federally recognized […]

By the office of Sen. Ron Wyden U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today led their Senate colleagues in calling on Senate leadership to make sure no government spending bill re-criminalizes hemp products, and instead work together to consider legislation that would fully regulate these products and improve consumer safety.  In 2018, Wyden and Merkley worked closely with then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul to secure […]

By the Office of Rep. Val Hoyle WASHINGTON, D.C.  – This week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against unchecked military spending by voting ‘No’ on House Republicans’ partisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “As I have said before: I support funding that keeps Americans safe and ensures our troops are fairly paid for their sacrifices. I also support many parts […]

By Indivisible Waves On Sunday, September 21, 2025, there will be a wave energy presentation sponsored by the Indivisible Waves Climate Change Team. 1-4 p.m. at the Waldport Public Library, 460 NW Hemlock Street in Waldport. Speakers will include Sara Swett, Oregon Sea Grant Extension agent in marine renewable energy and communities; and Dan Hellin, Director of PacWave Energy Test Facility. For more information: IndivisibleWaves.org

By ODFW ODFW's recent legislatively adopted budget did not include funding to continue the operation of Salmon River Hatchery, one of more than 30 hatcheries that ODFW maintains in the State. The cost of operating and maintaining the hatchery exceeded available revenue, but funding is just one of the issues facing the State's hatchery system. Impacts from wildfire, decreasing stream-flows, rising stream temperatures, and a large deferred maintenance backlog are […]