Draft agreement on removing Snake River dams says science is clear on benefits of tearing them out

November 29, 2023

By ANNETTE CARY/Tri-City Herald KENNEWICK, Wash. — A draft agreement negotiated behind closed doors by the Biden administration and advocates of tearing down the lower Snake River dams says the science is clear on removing the dams. In what some are calling a “secret plan” developed with four tribes, Washington and Oregon, the federal government would spend more than $1

Oregon Coast CC soliciting applicants for open board seat

November 29, 2023

NEWPORT – Oregon Coast Community College is seeking applicants from east Lincoln County for a seat on its seven-member board that came open this month with the resignation of longtime board member Nancy Osterlund of Toledo. Osterlund was re-elected to a four-year term on the board in May but resigned Nov. 15 for family medical reasons. She represented Zone 4

Lincoln County unemployment now approaching statewide rate

November 29, 2023

Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to drop very slightly in October and is now approaching the state and national jobless rates. The Oregon Employment Department reported that the county’s unemployment rate was 4 percent in October, down slightly from 4.1 percent in September but much lower than the 5.9 percent rate the year before. The statewide unemployment rate

5 Questions and A Secret: Oceanside Flooring’s Leona and Mitch Rose

November 29, 2023

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews WALDPORT — Have you ever wandered the canyons of a big box home improvement store in quest of help or advice? And come up empty on both counts? If so, you may appreciate the two words that underpin a new flooring, tile and cabinet business in Waldport — “family” and “local.” Those words are the hallmarks

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session

November 28, 2023

Gov. Tina Kotek, pictured talking about housing in July, plans to ask the Legislature to approve hundreds of millions in new spending for housing, homelessness, child care and summer learning. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek plans to ask the Legislature to spend another $600 million on housing and homelessness next year, building on record investments

Elderly walker found dead Tuesday morning along Crestline Drive in Waldport

November 28, 2023

WALDPORT – An elderly Waldport man on his regular walk along South Crestline Drive was found dead early Tuesday near the entrance to Waldport Middle/High School. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that a preliminary investigation revealed there were no signs of trauma or foul play and on Wednesday identified the man as Dan W. Sagatis, 84. In a

Carl Miller spent much of his life giving to the Yachats community. Now that community will honor him Monday night

November 28, 2023

By BARBARA B. COVELL/for YachatsNews YACHATS — Carl Miller lived a richly textured life, generous with his time, love and friendship and mastered the art of giving back to his community. Whether it was music, theater, the preservation of history or public service, Miller was front and center with his fingers on the pulse of Yachats. He will remain

Florence man dies in Highway 36 wreck on Sunday

November 27, 2023

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 36, near milepost 1, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Explorer, operated by Benjamin William Beecher (72) of Florence, crossed the centerline of an icy curve into the eastbound lane and struck a Honda Civic, operated by

Waldport organizations gear up for two weeks of holiday celebrations beginning Friday

November 27, 2023

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews WALDPORT — More than half a dozen events will bring special cheer to Waldport this holiday season, courtesy of Beachcomber Days. As in years past, the community nonprofit is sponsoring a Christmas bridge walk over the Alsea Bridge, followed by the city tree lighting, an artists and vendors bazaar, a gingerbread man cookie decorating event, and

As “Maltilda the Musical” wraps up this weekend, nonprofit performance group looks to build for the future

November 27, 2023

By Oregon ArtsWatch As the Porthole Players’ presentation of “Matilda the Musical” wraps up this weekend, the three-week run also signals a fresh start as the nonprofit’s board looks at ways to breathe new energy into what some feared was a dying company. The play hits the stage for one last weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the