e EditionSUNNY 68 • 56 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 | theworldlink.com Follow us online: facebook.com/theworldnewspaper twitter.com/TheWorldLink instagram.com/theworldlink Jordan Cove approval not a ‘greenlight’ JILLIAN WARD Ray Zaccaro, from Merkley’s The World office, went on to write that the Monday announcement “fails COOS COUNTY — On Mon- that test.” day, the Trump administration “Climate chaos is already approved the Jordan Cove liquid wreaking havoc on our fisheries natural gas terminal. and burning up our forests, and But this does not mean the adding more fossil fuel pollution project has the green light to for decades to come will only move forward, at least not until make things worse,” Zaccaro it gets permits from the state of wrote. “Senator Merkley will Oregon. continue to fight for jobs and Energy Secretary Dan Brouil- an economy that helps working lette signed an order for the proj- Oregonians while combating the ect, which would send its LNG climate crisis and protecting our exports to Asia from Coos Bay, resources and health.” and stated that the Jordan Cove Allie Rosenbluth, campaign Energy Project “encapsulates director with community activist what the Trump administration organization Rogue Climate, said has been working hard on for that the approval from the federal the past three years — providing administration did not come as a reliable, affordable, and clean- surprise. er-burning natural gas to our “It’s just another rubber stamp Courtesy of Jordan Cove Energy Project allies around the world.” … giving the façade that the Jordan Cove LNG terminal conceptual drawing - what the plant could look like, view from the northeast of the corridor, including However, U.S. Senator Jeff project is moving forward,” processing facility and the marine slip. Merkley’s office clapped back, Rosenbluth said. “However, stating in an email to The World (federal approval) has no impact that “We need real infrastructure on whether or not Jordan Cove is tribes, affected land owners and the nation, starting with the said. “And then yesterday, the plans that will create real jobs, moving forward. The project still community groups like Rogue Atlantic Coast Pipeline which Dakota Access Pipeline was or- boost our economy and spur cannot build because it lacks per- Climate.” was canceled after five years of dered by a federal court to drain exports, without undermining our mits from the state … Its federal Rosenbluth pointed out that delays. the oil from the pipeline in the economic future, environment, and local permits are (also) being Monday held victories for groups “… The energy company saw next 30 days and shut down the and public health.” challenged by the state, local standing against pipelines across it wasn’t a viable project,” she Please see LNG, Page A2 Bandon Marina and the full moon Elk Creek Road closing for repairs The World NORTH BEND — Elk Creek Road (28-11-29.0), east of Myrtle Point, is closed for up to three months beginning July 7 as the Bureau of Land Management completes road repairs. The BLM will replace four culverts between milepost 0.4 and 2.8. While through traffic is prohib- ited, users can access the area via a detour on Big Creek Road (29-11- 28.0) off Highway 42 near Bridge. Once on Big Creek Road, travel 1.64 miles and veer to left onto Elk Creek Extension (28-10-31.0). Af- ter 3.5 miles, Elk Creek Extension ends and turns into Elk Creek Road (28-11-29.0). A map of the detour is available at https://www.blm. gov/office/coos-bay-district-office. Active haul is occurring in the area and drivers should watch for log trucks on these roads. Once complete, the culvert replacements will improve public Amy Moss Strong, The World access and enhance fish habitat in The full moon shines over the Bandon Marina on the Fourth of July. the area, according to a BLM press release. The culverts are in danger of failing and are being replaced through the BLM’s deferred main- tenance program. Three of the four culverts cross fish bearing streams and replacing the aging pipes will McConnell eyes virus aid as provide fish access to an additional 1.2 miles of high-quality stream habitat. evictions, benefits cuts loom Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — An or less. He wants the liability and pain for millions of fami- For example, Republicans eviction moratorium is lifting. shield to run for five years, retro- lies who are still reeling from mostly oppose the $600 weekly pushes for Extra unemployment benefits are active to December 2019. the public health and economic boost to unemployment benefits, ending. Parents are being called “Liability reform, kids in crises.” arguing it’s a disincentive to to work, but schools are strug- school, jobs and health care,” he Schumer said, “Senator work because some employees schools to gling to reopen for fall as the said. “That’s where the focus, it McConnell ought to be working earn more by staying home than COVID-19 crisis shows no signs seems to me, ought to be.” across the aisle to prevent mass they would on the job. Demo- of easing. Democrats have proposed a evictions, a new hunger crisis, crats say it’s a lifeline for strug- reopen With Congress bracing for the far more ambitious aid approach and the layoff of more essen- gling Americans trying to make next coronavirus aid package, in the $3 trillion House-passed tial state and local government ends meet. (AP) - President Donald Senate Majority Leader Mitch coronavirus rescue package, employees — all things that will Democrats also provide more Trump launched an all-out effort McConnell is outlining Republi- setting the outlines of a robust happen if Republicans continue money in their bill to prevent pressing state and local officials can priorities as earlier programs debate over how best to help to delay action or act stingily.” evictions: $100 billion in rental to reopen schools this fall, argu- designed to ease Americans Americans as COVID-19 cases The earlier rounds of aid, assistance and $75 billion for ing that some are keeping schools through the pandemic and eco- surge in hot spots nationwide, including the sweeping $2 homeowners paying mortgages. closed not because of the risks nomic fallout begin to expire. He threatening public health and trillion coronavirus aid package The $2 trillion coronavirus aid from the coronavirus pandemic is eyeing $1 trillion in new aid. economic livelihoods. approved in March, were the big- package’s 120-day federal evic- but for political reasons. “This is not over,” McCon- Congress is away for a two- gest in U.S. history. And while tion moratorium on certain rent- “They think it’s going to be nell said during a visit to a food week recess, but the contours aid was approved almost unan- als expires at the end of July. The good for them politically, so they pantry Monday in Louisville, of the debate are taking shape imously, it is now dividing the Democrats’ bill would extend it keep the schools closed,” Trump Kentucky. before lawmakers resume ses- parties. Many Republicans view through March 2021. said Tuesday at a White House The GOP leader’s next virus sion July 20. Deadlines for many the outlay as excessive, and they Democrats are wary of the lia- discussion on school plans for aid package is centered on lia- programs expire by the end of want to avoid another round of bility protections being proposed the fall. “No way. We’re very bility protections, a top priority the month. big-ticket spending. Democrats by Republicans. Instead, their much going to put pressure on for Republicans seeking to shield McConnell’s earlier decision argue that more aid is needed, bill includes other priorities, governors and everybody else to doctors, schools, businesses and to hit “pause” on new relief has and their bill includes new work- such as funding to shore up the open the schools.” others from coronavirus-relat- infuriated Democrats, especially er health and safety protocols to struggling U.S. Postal Service, The White House’s roundtable ed lawsuits brought by patrons as state and local governments ensure a safe reopening. which they see as another lifeline gathered health and education claiming injuries during reopen- clamor for aid to prevent worker While the two sides share for Americans, and to provide leaders from across the nation ings. layoffs. many common goals in boosting $50 monthly stipends toward who said schools and colleges McConnell is also considering Senate Democratic leader public health research toward broadband services for house- are ready to open this fall and a fresh round of direct payments, Chuck Schumer said in a state- treatments and a vaccine, the holds with laid-off or furloughed can do so safely. They argued noting they are especially helpful ment Tuesday that McConnell difference in the economic aid to workers to stay connected that the risks of keeping students for those earning $40,000 a year “has created needless uncertainty Americans is stark. online. Please see Schools, Page A2 eEdition High levels of bacteria, fecal 218 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 5 coliform at treatment plant new deaths in Oregon The World The World Oregon’s 218th COVID-19 death is a COOS BAY — High PORTLAND — 56-year-old woman in levels of bacteria and fecal COVID-19 has claimed Linn County who tested coliform were identified in five more lives in Oregon, positive on May 27 and wastewater effluent at the raising the state’s death died on July 5 at Good Empire Treatment Plant on toll to 220, the Oregon Samaritan Regional Monday.