February rain total for Yachats is an inch below average

March 2, 2020

Yachats received 7.29 inches of rain in February, about an inch less than average for the month but still above average for the first two months of the year. The average for February over the past 10 years is 8.19 inches; and is 16.24 inches of rainfall for the first two months of the year. But because of a very

Yachats-based Sweet Homes Rentals buys second building in downtown Waldport

February 27, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Sweet Home Rentals, the Yachats-based vacation rental company, is continuing its expansion into Waldport with the purchase of a downtown building containing three businesses and three apartments. The purchase includes the area’s only public laundromat, which Sweet Homes will manage during the day and use at night to do laundry for its vacation rentals. Sweet Homes

Best Bets Feb. 28 to March 18

February 27, 2020

Newport: Tree Seedling Sale The Lincoln County Small Woodlands Association and the Lincoln County Extension Service are hosting their annual native tree seedling sale Saturday, Feb. 29. The event is designed to keep local residents informed about land stewardship and conservation awareness while providing them with affordable native seedlings. Some of the seedlings available include local fir types such as

House Democrats will see if subpoenas can bring GOP lawmakers back to Capitol

February 27, 2020

By CLAIRE WITHYCOMBE/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Democrats in the Oregon House moved Thursday to force Republicans back to the Capitol Thursday, issuing subpoenas to 21 state representatives that could compel them to explain their disappearing act from Salem. A process server has been hired to track down the missing Republicans and deliver their subpoenas. If they obeyed, the representatives

Former Yachats finance director named city manager in Toledo

February 27, 2020

Former city of Yachats finance director Judy Richter of Yachats has been named the city manager in Toledo, where she had been working as finance manager for the past year. The seven-member Toledo City Council made the appointment Wednesday night. The city of Toledo, population 3,600, has 44 employees including police and fire departments and a $19 million yearly budget.

Lincoln County launches website to deal with local coronavirus concerns and prevention

February 27, 2020

Lincoln County launched a special website Thursday to share local, state and national information on the emerging threat and public concern over the coronavirus, or COVID-19 and suggestions on how to possibly avoid it. The website was set up in coordination with the Oregon Health Authority, Lincoln County public health department and a wide range of local health and

Yachats fire board appoints Tracy to vacant board position

February 27, 2020

Drew Tracy of Yachats, a former Maryland police official, was appointed Thursday to fill a vacant position on the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District Board. Tracy fills the seat left vacant when A’lyce Ruberg resigned last fall after it was revealed she lied about her qualifications in the May 2019 Lincoln County voters pamphlet statement. Tracy had finished second to

2 of 3 Lincoln County commissioners say they’re interested in capping vacation rental licenses

February 26, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two of three Lincoln County commissioners said Wednesday they would like to look closer at limiting the number of vacation rentals in unincorporated areas of the county. Their comments came after county Counsel Wayne Belmont walked through short- and long-term proposals for gaining better control of the growing number of vacation rentals in areas outside of

Democrats unwilling to refer cap-and-trade to voters as Oregon GOP walkout goes into a third day

February 26, 2020

By the Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — With Republican legislators absent from the Capitol for the third day over a proposal to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, Democrats in the House and Senate said they were determined to stand against demands to refer the proposal to voters. Although there are some faint hints of a resolution to the stalemate,

Oregon State Police/Newport: Activity log Feb. 21-24

February 26, 2020

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20055400 02/21/2020 17:29 Officer #54948 HENRICK, JUSTIN Drug Investigation Location 101 and W OLIVE ST, NEWPORT OR USA Narrative Summary The subject was contacted and found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of controlled substances. Involved Parties Arrested; Charged; Citation/warning issued to YUKICH, BRADLEY JAMES M 28 OTIS