October rainfall amount was second-lowest in past 10 years

November 1, 2019

Yes, the weeks-long stretch of clear, sunny weather on the central Oregon coast meant for a very dry October. There were 2.42 inches of rain measured at the Yachats wastewater treatment plant in October, making it the second-lowest October amount in the past 10 years. Only October 2013 with 1.67 inches was lower. October’s rainfall brought Yachats’ total for the

Yachats Celtic Music Festival recovers from struggles to attract performers from across North America

October 31, 2019

By KATHERINE LJUNGQVIST/YachatsNews.com When the four-member traditional Scottish-Irish music group Beolach takes the stage next Saturday night to headline the 2019 Yachats Celtic Music Festival, it’s not an accident that they traveled the continent from Nova Scotia. It’s because festival music director Stephen Farish of Waldport spends months researching artists, making connections and trying to coax well-known Celtic performers

Central Lincoln PUD sells out shares of its first community solar system in just two days

October 31, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com On the cloudy Oregon coast, the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District just discovered that well-priced solar power can still be popular. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the utility offered customers a chance to purchase panels in its first community solar system. It expected the 215 solar panels atop its office and shop in Florence to take weeks

Coastal visitor spending and hospitality jobs continue to increase, state says

October 31, 2019

A new report by a Newport-based state economist says visitor spending on the Oregon coast and Benton County increased to $1.56 billion in 2018 and that leisure and hospitality jobs – a sign of visitor spending — continue to increase this year. Erik Knoder, a regional economist for the Oregon Employment Department, said that visitor spending for the region has

Lincoln County Sheriff offers 12-week citizens academy in January

October 31, 2019

Coming in January – the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy ! This renewed, refreshed and interactive course will run Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 12 consecutive weeks beginning on January 7th, 2020. Learn about all the services that your Sheriff’s Office provides to Lincoln County. Sessions are packed with exciting content on Patrol, Tactical Response, Major Crime Team, K-9,

Oregon State Police release details of Wednesday’s Highway 18 double fatality

October 31, 2019

Downloadable file: Hwy_18_mp_35.jpg On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at approximately 7:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 18 near milepost 35. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black 1994 Honda Accord, operated by Kyra Loucks (32) of Sheridan, was eastbound on Hwy18 when a westbound white 1995 Honda Civic, operated by Evan

Shifting sands near Big Creek unveil old vehicle buried for decades

October 31, 2019

It’s always a wonder what can be found on an Oregon beach. On Tuesday, beach walkers found an old vehicle – possibly a truck – that had been swallowed by the ocean near the mouth of Big Creek between Yachats and Waldport. Shifting sand finally exposed the rust bucket, laying on its back, wheels up. Speculation by nearby residents

Yachats firefighters ask state to decertify year-old union as talks drag out

October 30, 2019

Yachats firefighters are asking a state agency to hold an election to decertify its 14-month-old membership in the International Association of Fire Fighters. Yachats firefighters voted in August 2018 to join the Newport chapter of the IAFF. It was their first attempt at joining the union to bargain over pay and working conditions with the Yachats Rural Fire Protection

Newport police release name of victim in suspicious death

October 29, 2019

**Update – Suspicious Death – Name Released** The victim is identified as 34-year-old Newport resident Alexandra Prezioso. Prezioso was reported as missing on October 27, 2019 by a family member. Officers responded to the original complaint, and learned that a family member arrived at home to find her home had been ransacked. While officers were on scene Prezioso was located

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 25-27

October 29, 2019

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP19379809 10/25/2019 09:40 Officer #31615 THOMPSON, TODD FW – Hunting Location Narrative Summary Subject attempted to check in bear at ODFW South Beach. Subject had struck the bear with his vehicle then put a Fall Black Bear tag on it. Bear was seized and subject warned for Unlawful Possession Bear. Involved Parties Citation/warning issued to; Suspect CORSON,