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

Former Airbnb executive running for Congress won’t get my vote

April 30, 2022

To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a former Airbnb executive, Andrew Kalloch, is running to replace Peter DeFazio in Congress. Despite multiple studies showing that Airbnb reduces the supply of long-term housing and harms communities like ours,

Crowded races for two Lincoln County commission races highlight local ballot, candidates respond to YachatsNews’ questions

April 28, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Trying to become a Lincoln County commissioner is becoming more popular — but don’t expect two races in the May 17 primary election to determine an immediate winner. Ballots are already arriving in the mail for the 40,043 people who have registered to vote in Lincoln County. They are due – including now being allowed to

Candidates for Oregon governor address key state issues in unique presentation by media organizations

April 28, 2022

Every candidate running for governor was invited to address 15 questions. More than two-thirds responded. By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Chronicle Nearly three dozen candidates for governor are vying for their parties’ nomination in the 2022 primaries on May 17. A collaborative of Oregon journalists wrote 15 questions to help you get to know these folks before you cast your ballot. Click

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log April 21-May 2

April 28, 2022

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22093966 04/21/2022 13:46 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Citation – Crime Location 101, Mile post 114 114 NB, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary A person stopped for driving with expired registration was cited and released for driving while suspended misdemeanor. Involved Parties Arrested; Driver ROGERS, CODY TRISTAN M 22 _____________________________________________________________ SP22094181 04/21/2022 18:09 Officer #58625 STEWART, JOSHUA Crash – Injury

OSU study: Bird population declines in eastern Canada due to timber harvests, management

April 28, 2022

By OSU News Service CORVALLIS – Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research led by Oregon State University that quantifies the effects of forest “degradation” on bird habitat. “Reducing forest loss has been the main focus of conservation policy to date, which is well justified because it

Counties say they will appeal Wednesday ruling overturning $1.1 billion verdict against state over management of forests

April 27, 2022

By TED SICKINGER/The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday erased a $1.1. billion verdict against the state over its management of state forests, determining the Department of Forestry and its policy-setting board are not obligated to maximize timber harvests and associated payments to counties where the forests are located. The state appealed the verdict on 28 alleged legal errors before and

Lincoln City police identify man found dead on beach April 7

April 27, 2022

News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: April 27th, 2022 4:33 PM Lincoln City Police detectives have identified the deceased man whose body was found on the beach in Lincoln City by beachcombers as that of 32-year-old, Robert Ryan Leach. Mr. Leach appeared to be transient at the time of his death, however had ties to Washington State.

Wide open primary race for congressional seat in Oregon’s Fourth District now includes Lincoln County

April 27, 2022

By CHRIS LEHMAN/Oregon Public Broadcasting In November 1986, the last time there was no incumbent on the ballot in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, the Berlin Wall was still standing, and Boston’s “Amanda” was at the top of the charts. That spring, Peter DeFazio won a four-way Democratic primary by less than 1,000 votes. The

Interior Department announces it is looking at sites off Coos Bay and Brookings for wind farms

April 27, 2022

By OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday that it’s considering two areas off the Oregon Coast for offshore wind energy production. The agency has identified locations about 12 nautical miles offshore at Coos Bay and Brookings that could potentially host wind farms. The two areas comprise about 1.1 million acres in total. The Biden administration is hoping

Yachats church hosting one-stop volunteer fair Saturday afternoon

April 27, 2022

YACHATS — If the post-pandemic (fingers crossed) era has you looking for ways to be involved in the community, a “Kindness Fair” from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday can be a “one-stop-shopping” event for volunteering. Some 20 local and countywide organizations will be represented at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church to share information about their work and volunteer opportunities. The church is wrapping