Social Security payments for 70 million people will go up by 8.7 percent in January

October 13, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the higher cost of everyday living. The cost-of living adjustment — the largest in more than 40 years — means the average recipient will receive more than $140

LCPH schedules vaccine clinic Tuesday in Waldport

October 13, 2022

WALDPORT – Lincoln County Public Health has added a Covid-19 vaccine and booster clinic in Waldport on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to its countywide schedule. A clinic Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Yachats had issues with 45-minute wait for the vaccinations, especially booster shots, and ran out of doses to give after 60 people. The county-run clinic will be from 10 a.m.

Ask Yachats council candidates how they will work with others

October 13, 2022

To the editor: Conversations with Yachats community members suggest a high desire for government stability and improved effectiveness of service delivery. It is clear that many residents are frustrated with the city of Yachats’ progress the last two years. Many basic services remain inoperative or unavailable. The current council understands this and is equally frustrated about the lack of progress.

Democrat crossing aisle to vote for Celeste McEntee in HD 10

October 13, 2022

To the editor: I am a lifelong Democrat, and I am endorsing Celeste McEntee for Oregon State Representative. I am choosing to vote outside of my party because I feel things have spiraled out of control under the current leadership and I know Celeste McEntee has the determination and experience to restore equilibrium in Salem and stand up for Oregon’s rural communities. Celeste

McEntee will bring common sense to Lincoln County government

October 13, 2022

To the editor: Please join me in voting for Carter McEntee for Lincoln County commissioner. I unequivocally believe that McEntee is the best candidate for county commissioner. McEntee will be a strong advocate for all vital issues of Lincoln County; not just for the special interest groups that scream the loudest. McEntee is qualified because he is smart: he has

Tourism officials, workers urged to make area truly “The People’s Coast” by making visitors of color feel more welcomed

October 13, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – Zachary Stocks is heavily involved in the Oregon coast tourism industry. The native of Williamsburg, Va. has worked on the tall ships that visited ports up and down Oregon and Washington. He’s currently an interpretive guide at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Astoria. As the executive director of a statewide historical group,

Yachats Mushroom Festival returns Friday with full weekend slate of walks, talks — and dining

October 13, 2022

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — After a two-year, Covid-imposed hiatus, the Yachats Mushroom Festival returns Friday for a three-day run that’s expected to draw considerable numbers of fungi-lovers. Mycology experts from around the state are participating in the event, which includes educational talks, guided walks, workshops and mushroom identification tables. “This is a great opportunity to come out for

As voting elsewhere comes under attack from partisans, Oregon’s election officials say decades-old mail system has many checks and balances

October 12, 2022

Elections officials will start sending out ballots next Wednesday. (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) By MIKE McINALLY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Ben Morris likes to say voting is in Oregon’s DNA. “We were the first state to create the ballot initiative process over 100 years ago,” said Morris, communications director for Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. “We were among the first states

Forum for Yachats mayor and council candidates is Sunday

October 11, 2022

YACHATS – Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a candidate’s forum Sunday for the public to hear from five people running for Yachats mayor and city council positions in the Nov. 8 general election. Ballots go out to voters Oct. 19. The forum is 2-3:30 p.m. at the church, 360 W. Seventh St. and will be moderated by Pastor Bob

First Lincoln County “economic summit” is Oct. 20 in Newport

October 11, 2022

Discussion panels focusing on work, recreation and diversity will highlight the first Lincoln County Economic Summit on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Newport. The summit, a collaboration between the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, is intended to emphasize the reasons why people choose to live, work and play in Lincoln County. “Make no