Bakery heaven created by local owners and staff means long lines every week outside Pacific Sourdough in Waldport

November 23, 2021

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — If there’s a heaven for tastebuds, the pearly gates of yumminess might open into a former plumbing supply warehouse in Waldport. That’s where devoted customers form long lines each week to snap up handcrafted specialty breads, buttery pastries and sinfully good cakes and pies at Pacific Sourdough bakery. In a 15-by-20-foot space on Northeast

Lincoln City police arrest Newport man for arson

November 22, 2021

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARSON AFTER SUSPICIOUS CAR FIRE SPREADS TO BUILDING (PHOTO) News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: November 22nd, 2021 4:47 PM Downloadable file: Suspected_Arson.JPG Lincoln City Police arrested 49-year-old Diego Cruz of Newport, Oregon after investigating a suspicious car fire that occurred in the SW 3000 block of Hwy 101. On Monday, 11/21/21 around 9:12PM, Lincoln City

Scramble is on for Oregon legislative positions following Supreme Court OK of district maps

November 22, 2021

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Long-delayed campaigns for the 2022 Oregon Legislature were given a green light on Monday by the state Supreme Court. The justices dismissed a pair of lawsuits seeking to block a redistricting plan approved on Sept. 27 by the Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown. The filings claimed Democrats had drawn districts that would build on

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Nov. 19-20

November 22, 2021

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21324639 11/19/2021 06:09 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN Crash – Non-injury Location 20, Mile post 11.2 11.2 EB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary E-Crash: A blue Ford Escape was being driven eastbound on US-20 when near MP 11.2 it had struck a fallen tree and then struck a guardrail on the eastbound shoulder. The driver was alone and was

Waldport man dies in Sunday night crash near Seal Rock, two other Waldport residents injured

November 22, 2021

SEAL ROCK – A 59-year-old Waldport man was killed and two other Waldport residents seriously injured in a head-on crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 101 just north of the Driftwood Beach state recreation area. Oregon State Police said Michael Noel of Waldport died about 6:23 p.m. Sunday when his southbound Toyota Corolla crossed into the oncoming lane. His car

Yachats Planning Commission OKs permit for builder to complete unfinished downtown retail/condo project

November 22, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A development in downtown Yachats that has sat partially completed for 13 years and labeled an “eyesore” by one Planning Commission member, may be on its way to finally being finished. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 16 to authorize a conditional use permit for Doug Sowden of Eugene to complete construction of his Sunset Village

Yachats-area “secret Santas and elves” preparing for second year of Christmas gift bags for lonely senior citizens

November 22, 2021

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Amy Parker doesn’t run a non-profit organization. She isn’t affiliated with any social service groups. What she does do, though — for the second year in a row — is organize and execute a campaign to bring holiday joy to lonely senior citizens. This season, the 14-year Yachats resident is again heading a drive to supply,

Oregon commercial crab season could get off to its earliest start in 7 years, if weather and price negotiations go smoothly

November 22, 2021

By DANA TIMES/YachatsNews.com There could be crab for Christmas. For the first time in seven years, Oregon’s $60 million commercial Dungeness crab fishery could start on time. Two unknowns – weather conditions and an as-yet-to-be negotiated price per pound – could still disrupt the fleet’s launch this week and first pulling of pots Dec. 1. But at this point,

Beverly Beach State Park in Lincoln County will get major electrical upgrades next year as part of $50 million Oregon bond program

November 21, 2021

By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Chronicle The electrical system at Beverly Beach State Park just north of Newport hasn’t kept pace with the ever-growing size of RVs pulling into the campground. When a circuit blows, repairs aren’t easy. “You can’t just go fix one site,” said park manager Jered Mangini. “You have to turn off power for from six to

Lincoln County commissioners likely to let their vacation rental license moratorium expire as ballot measure rules take effect

November 21, 2021

NEWPORT — Lincoln County commissioners will let a moratorium on issuing new vacation rental licenses expire for at least a day once the 20-month-old freeze expires Tuesday. County counsel Kristin Yuille said Wednesday that commissioners could let the moratorium expire Nov. 30 because the county will begin following regulations within a newly passed ballot measure that prohibits new short-term rental