Port of Alsea’s marina limping along at busiest time of year, but looking ahead to $3 million boat launch and dock replacement

September 12, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — The Port of Alsea’s facilities – and a key service — are all falling apart at exactly the wrong time. But crabbers, shrimpers and fishermen are making do, knowing that a $3 million replacement and upgrade to the boat launch, slips and crabbing/fishing platforms are on the horizon. While the Labor Day weekend has

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Sept. 12; state hits 500 deaths; Lincoln County has 1 more case

September 12, 2020

PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 505, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. “Today’s 500th death marks another sad milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon,” said Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen. “These are our family members, our friends, neighbors and colleagues. We extend our deepest

Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission adopts new regulations to lessen impact of crab fishery on migrating whales

September 11, 2020

SALEM — The Commission adopted measures to reduce the risk of whale entanglement in commercial Dungeness crab gear, while balancing economic impacts to this important fishery during their meeting Friday. The new rules will be effective during the coming crab season, which begins Dec. 1. Starting May 1 each season, the new rules reduce crab pot limits by 20 percent,

Lincoln City police arrest transient after he breaks into grocery store to drink beer and listen to music

September 11, 2020

On September 10, 2020, Christian Martin Berry was arrested for Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief II, Burglary II, Interfering with a Peace Officer and Theft I (for theft committed during an emergency in an area affected by fire, catastrophe or emergency). Berry was lodged at the Lincoln County Jail with a total bail of $127,500. Last night, September 10, 2020,

Oregon fire officials say Friday there could be many killed in fires consuming 1 million acres of forestland and homes

September 11, 2020

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Dozens of people are missing as state officials look for those who may have stayed behind in the over 1 million acres that have burned in major wildfires across Oregon since Monday. “We are preparing for a mass fatality incident,” said Andrew Phelps, director of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. Gov. Kate Brown

Weekly protests in downtown Yachats bring out dozens of demonstrators with differing motivations — but personal stories

September 11, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com It’s 10 o’clock on a Saturday morning and for the 15th week in a row the protestors begin to quietly appear. Holding signs, they take up positions along U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats. It’s a mixed group. More old than young. More female than male. But they all have one goal – for one hour

Firefighters gaining on Otis-area blazes, Lincoln City residents allowed to return and communities pitch in everywhere to help

September 11, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Evacuation orders for the north end of Lincoln City were dropped Saturday as cooler weather helped firefighters keep the 2,400-acre Echo Mountain fire burning to the east from growing. People who had been forced from their homes along East Devils Lake Road and South Schooner Creek Road were told early Saturday they could

Homeowners fleeing fire east of Lincoln City tell harrowing tale of their escape Wednesday as blaze doubled to 2,400 acres

September 10, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Dale Voris was sleeping at his parents’ home along Oregon Highway 18 in Otis when he heard the loud knock on the door at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. “Get out now!” the Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy yelled. Voris on Tuesday had already prepared his parents, Rick and Debbie Voris, to evacuate as two fires north of the

Newport resident urges Nov. 3 vote for Benjamin to Lincoln County circuit court

September 10, 2020

To the editor: Amanda Benjamin for Circuit Court judge is the right choice for Lincoln County. I have seen Pro-Tem Judge Benjamin in action countless times and strongly believe she’s the best choice. This is what I know: she has integrity, is whip-smart, is calm and analytical yet also compassionate, treats everyone with the same respect and open mind, has

Worried about voting by mail this fall? Don’t fret, says the head of Lincoln County elections

September 10, 2020

If you are registered to vote in Lincoln County, don’t listen to the noise coming from Washington, D.C. about voting by mail. There will be ample time to mark your ballot and return it, says Lincoln County Clerk Dana Jenkins. Mailing envelopes are pre-paid so it won’t cost you a cent. And, as in the past 20 years, there will

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Port of Alsea’s marina limping along at busiest time of year, but looking ahead to $3 million boat launch and dock replacement

Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Sept. 12; state hits 500 deaths; Lincoln County has 1 more case

Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission adopts new regulations to lessen impact of crab fishery on migrating whales

Lincoln City police arrest transient after he breaks into grocery store to drink beer and listen to music

Oregon fire officials say Friday there could be many killed in fires consuming 1 million acres of forestland and homes

Weekly protests in downtown Yachats bring out dozens of demonstrators with differing motivations — but personal stories

Firefighters gaining on Otis-area blazes, Lincoln City residents allowed to return and communities pitch in everywhere to help

Homeowners fleeing fire east of Lincoln City tell harrowing tale of their escape Wednesday as blaze doubled to 2,400 acres

Newport resident urges Nov. 3 vote for Benjamin to Lincoln County circuit court

Worried about voting by mail this fall? Don’t fret, says the head of Lincoln County elections

Letters from readers

Commissioner clarifies stance on Veterans Service levy on Nov. 4 ballot

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Obituaries

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Civic Calendar

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Workshop meeting of Seal Rock and East Lincoln County fire district boards

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Waldport City Council

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting

Public & Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE: Seal Rock Fire District and East Lincoln County Fire District

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD