City of Waldport agrees to sell fire station to COCF&R for $1.02 million — and forgive loan if district helps it win big state grant

October 13, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The contentious issue of ownership of the main fire station in downtown Waldport may be settled – for one to five years, at least. Now all the city of Waldport and Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue need to do is convince the 2023 Legislature to give it $4.4 million to help the city

Lincoln County advisory group will look at 6 companies to oversee $1 million grant to combat homelessness

October 13, 2022

An advisory board appointed to combat homelessness in Lincoln County has selected six firms to compete for the right to oversee administration of the effort. Interviews will take place after members of the Lincoln County Homeless Advisory Board have reviewed proposals submitted by the firms. The effort, expected to cost $200,000, is part of a larger, $400 million statewide effort

Oregon health officials urge people to get booster vaccines to ward off expected winter surge of coronavirus

October 13, 2022

By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Covid-19 cases could start going up within a month, marking a fall and winter surge of the virus along with an expected uptick in flu infections, a leading health official said Thursday. “While we are all tired of talking about Covid-19, Oregonians are still getting sick with the disease,” Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state’s chief

We knew this, right? A good “parenting style” for dogs makes them more social and secure, OSU study finds

October 13, 2022

By OSU NEWS SERVICE CORVALLIS – Dogs with owners who have high expectations and are highly responsive to their dog’s behavior and needs are more social, more secure when away from their owners and more persistent problem solvers, an Oregon State University study found. “We found that pet parenting style does predict patterns of dog behavior and cognition,” said Monique Udell,

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,