Name: Yachats “open mic” night
Start: 2025-11-16T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-16T19:30:00-08:00
Location: Yachats Community Presbyterian Church

Circuit judge stops Lincoln County from implementing measure that phases out short-term rentals until at least March

December 11, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A judge has issue a preliminary injunction to stop Lincoln County from implementing until at least March a voter-approved initiative that phases out vacation rentals in unincorporated areas. In her ruling, circuit judge Amanda Benjamin concluded that the harm to the public in delaying enactment of the measure “is outweighed by the potential harm to both the

Oregon governor, legislative leaders announces goals for special session that begins Monday

December 11, 2021

By JIM REDDEN/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced an agreement with leaders of the Oregon Legislature for bills to be considered at the special session she has called for Monday. Brown said Democrat and Republican leaders have agreed on a proposal to reduce evictions over the winter and other measures. “Oregonians facing potential eviction do not

House 9 miles up the Alsea River goes up in flames Thursday after firefighters from three agencies hampered by access issues

December 10, 2021

TIDEWATER – A house on the south side of the Alsea River accessible only by boat was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon after firefighters from three agencies were unable to get to it quickly. No one was hurt in the fire, which was first reported at 3:40 p.m. The home was used by Jack Talbot, who served as a

South Lincoln Resources and its volunteers live up to motto of “Neighbor helping neighbor” year round, but especially in the holiday season

December 9, 2021

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — The name isn’t snappy. The location is off the beaten path. And it takes some explaining to understand the whys and wherefores of which group does what, when and how. For all that, South Lincoln Resources keeps plugging away at its never-ending mission — to aid people in need who live from Seal Rock

Waldport council votes Thursday to allow accessory dwelling units, but puts off garage requirement until there’s a broader look at parking issues

December 9, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city believes it has a parking problem in residential neighborhoods. Too many vehicles parked on some too-narrow streets. Vehicles spilling onto front lawns, often to the consternation of neighbors. And, during City Council consideration Thursday — first on accessory dwelling units and then about garages — the issue of residential parking threaded its way

Yachats Parks & Commons Commission asks council to commit to $400,000 repairs of city-owned Little Log Church this summer

December 9, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – After a warning that the Little Log Church could literally fall down if nothing is done, the Yachats Parks & Commons Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend the City Council commit to replacing it this summer. And, after hearing how a church support group apparently missed out on a $125,000 grant this summer, the

Unusual swarm of more than 90 earthquakes this week off the central Oregon coast occurred in area that is active but not dangerous, experts say

December 9, 2021

By ALYSSA LUKPAT/The New York Times and LEE J. SIEGEL/YachatsNews.com Just after 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off about 250 miles off the central Oregon coast. It was nothing groundbreaking, because quakes happen offshore all the time. An hour and a half later, another tremor rippled through the seafloor. And then another earthquake struck. And another. And

Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 9: Wastewater testing begins for Omicron; cases, hospitalizations and deaths increase

December 9, 2021

Oregon reports 901 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 38 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 38 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,356, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. OHA reported 901 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday bringing the state total to 399,361.

Despite some initial fears, homeless use of pavilion behind Yachats Commons is so far largely uneventful

December 9, 2021

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — When the City of Yachats opened its pavilion last month to the homeless on bad-weather nights, some Yachats residents warned of drug needles, trash and crime. That hasn’t been the case. “We have not seen any of that,” said Pastor Bob Barrett of Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. A month ago, Barrett and two other

FBI agents arrest Lincoln City man Wednesday on accusations stemming from U.S. Capitol insurrection last January

December 8, 2021

By MAXINE BERNSTEIN/The Oregonian/OregonLive A Lincoln City man is among the latest accused in federal court of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Jeffrey W. Hubbard, 46, was caught on video climbing through a window of the Capitol next to the Senate wing door, taking photos in the National Statuary Hall and joining in chants of “Stop the Steal!’’

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Circuit judge stops Lincoln County from implementing measure that phases out short-term rentals until at least March

Oregon governor, legislative leaders announces goals for special session that begins Monday

House 9 miles up the Alsea River goes up in flames Thursday after firefighters from three agencies hampered by access issues

Waldport council votes Thursday to allow accessory dwelling units, but puts off garage requirement until there’s a broader look at parking issues

Yachats Parks & Commons Commission asks council to commit to $400,000 repairs of city-owned Little Log Church this summer

Unusual swarm of more than 90 earthquakes this week off the central Oregon coast occurred in area that is active but not dangerous, experts say

Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Dec. 9: Wastewater testing begins for Omicron; cases, hospitalizations and deaths increase

Despite some initial fears, homeless use of pavilion behind Yachats Commons is so far largely uneventful

FBI agents arrest Lincoln City man Wednesday on accusations stemming from U.S. Capitol insurrection last January

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

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

Yachats “open mic” night

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