Oregon Senate committee approves bill allowing affordable housing outside city UGBs

May 11, 2021

Pendleton would join Bend and Redmond in an affordable housing pilot program under a bill now one step from legislative approval. The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire Recovery on Monday approved House Bill 2160 by a vote of 4-1. The bill now goes to the full Senate for final approval. It’s expected to win overwhelming approval sometime in

Oregon House finishes work on extending grace period for past-due rent, sends bill to governor

May 11, 2021

By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown’s signature awaits a bill that gives tenants more time to pay past-due rent stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and protects their future ability to rent. The Oregon House sent Senate Bill 282 to the governor on a 39-17 vote on Tuesday. Tosha Morgan-Platt — who lives in Portland with three children, one

Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 11: 660 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 34,415 vaccinations, 16 more deaths

May 11, 2021

Oregon reports 660 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,549, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 660 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, bringing the state total

Lincoln County drops to “moderate” risk category Friday, and under new incentives could move to “low” if 800 more people get vaccinated

May 11, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County is moving Friday from the state’s “high” to its “moderate” risk category for restrictions on business and social activity, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday, and could drop to “low risk” the following week if 800 more people get vaccinated. The move for Lincoln County was part of Brown’s bigger announcement that gives counties and

Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 10: 388 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 28,659 vaccinations, 3 new deaths

May 10, 2021

Oregon reports 388 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths PORTLAND — There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,533, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 388 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total

Yachats City Council votes to reopen the Commons to small, local groups

May 10, 2021

Nearly 15 months after closing the Commons building because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Yachats City Council has voted to re-open it to small, local groups. The council voted 3-1 last week to reopen after city staff develops a plan using current Oregon Health Authority guidelines and how to monitor use. Councilor Ann Stott has been bringing up the

The only remedy for too many short-term rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County is a license cap

May 9, 2021

To the editor: Left untreated, cancer feeds on, consumes, and eventually kills the body. I believe that left unchecked, short-term rentals feed on, consume, and kill the soul of a neighborhood. Drive through the Bayshore neighborhood north of Waldport and count the signs from Vacasa, Meredith, Sweet Homes, etc. vying for business. It is a soulless and sterile place to live, prosper,

Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 9: 610 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 37,726 vaccinations, 2 more deaths

May 9, 2021

Oregon reports 610 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, two new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,530 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority reported 610 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday bringing the state total

After less than two months, Yachats’ interim city manager announces he’s leaving — as City Council schedules meeting to discuss management issues

May 8, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Oops. That didn’t last very long. The interim Yachats city manager from Texas — who some City Council members thought they could entice to stay here — has submitted his resignation. Lee Elliott’s last day will be June 3. He’s taking a job in Texarkana, Texas — where he also has a fiancee and a house.

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, May 8: 833 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 63,868 vaccinations, 7 more deaths

May 8, 2021

Oregon reports 833 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,528, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority reported 833 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday, bringing the state total

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Oregon Senate committee approves bill allowing affordable housing outside city UGBs

Oregon House finishes work on extending grace period for past-due rent, sends bill to governor

Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, May 11: 660 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 34,415 vaccinations, 16 more deaths

Lincoln County drops to “moderate” risk category Friday, and under new incentives could move to “low” if 800 more people get vaccinated

Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, May 10: 388 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 28,659 vaccinations, 3 new deaths

Yachats City Council votes to reopen the Commons to small, local groups

The only remedy for too many short-term rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County is a license cap

Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 9: 610 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 37,726 vaccinations, 2 more deaths

After less than two months, Yachats’ interim city manager announces he’s leaving — as City Council schedules meeting to discuss management issues

Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, May 8: 833 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 63,868 vaccinations, 7 more deaths

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

Jon M. French of Waldport

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Civic Calendar

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

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop and meeting

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