Lincoln County commissioners finish work on vacation rental limits, drastically — but gradually — cutting back licenses

February 2, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews NEWPORT — With little discussion, Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday approved an order limiting the number of vacation rental licenses it set last week, bookending seven years of deliberation. Chair Kaety Jacobson noted prior to the unanimous vote that although commissioners used a percentage of tax lots to derive the license limits for seven geographical zones, they are

AARP volunteers offering tax preparation help again in Waldport

February 2, 2023

WALDPORT — Filing taxes can be costly, but it doesn’t need to be because of some free options. AARP volunteers are offering free tax preparation again this year from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Waldport Community Center. People using the service need to show their photo identification and a Social Security card. In addition to AARP’ service,

Waldport man jailed for domestic violence, weapons charges

February 2, 2023

WALDPORT— A Waldport man is jailed on $250,000 bond after he was arrested on his bicycle along the Alsea Highway last weekend in possession of a Taser following an alleged domestic assault. Jonathan Vineyard, 25, was arraigned Monday on two felony charges — strangulation constituting domestic violence and first-degree criminal mischief — as well as three misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree

Two Idaho legislators push for longshot discussions about moving the state’s border with Oregon

February 2, 2023

One of the proposed “Greater Idaho” maps, which calls for several Eastern Oregon counties to secede and join Idaho. By CLARK CORBIN/Idaho Capital Sun BOISE — Two Idaho legislators are pushing a longshot proposal to have certain rural eastern Oregon counties secede from the state and join Idaho. Reps. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, and Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, are sponsoring House Joint

City of Yachats will hold community meeting Thursday evening to talk about future uses of now-busy Commons

February 2, 2023

YACHATS – Is the Yachats Commons a community center? Is it an events center? Is it a school? Or is it all three? And, if so, just how will that work? Yachats city manager Heide Lambert hopes to begin the first of several community conversations Thursday, Feb. 9 on what users of the Commons have in mind for it.

340-privately managed Yakona Nature Preserve growing with improvements, programs and in the public’s awareness

February 2, 2023

By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY It began quietly, with a private property purchase of 77 mostly wooded acres on a peninsula across from Newport on Yaquina Bay. Over time, more property was added, currently standing at 340 acres, and the resulting area was named the Yakona Nature Preserve. The name honors the Yaqo’n, who thrived in the area for

YachatsNews begins collaboration with Oregon Coast TODAY for more arts and entertainment coverage

February 2, 2023

Starting this week, YachatsNews is collaborating with Oregon Coast TODAY to provide more arts and entertainment coverage on its website. Each week, YachatsNews will feature 1-2 stories from Oregon Coast TODAY on the homepage of its website and then provide links to the rest of that weekly newspaper’s online content. “We are thrilled to be partnering with YachatsNews to bring

Pianist Milo Grammans presents concert Saturday evening at Newport Performing Arts Center

February 2, 2023

Enjoy a serenade from local pianist Milo Graamans with a special live concert event at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 4. “Milo Graamans: Affirmations of Hope” will feature songs from the cherished local musician’s 2022 singer-songwriter album, “A Reason to Change,” his 2020 piano solo album, “Solace” and other selections. Graamans will be joined on stage by

Valentine’s Day vow renewal event returns Feb. 14 in Yachats

February 2, 2023

YACHATS – The Valentine’s Day Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment, which has been held 24 of the last 26 years, is on again for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. It is the second year the Presbyterian church has offered its sanctuary for the event. The museum began holding vow renewals in 1996 but was unable during 2020

Yachats wellness expert leads “Faith, Hope and Love” seminar Feb. 22

February 2, 2023

NEWPORT — Samaritan Health Services is hosting a free wellness seminar, “Faith, Hope and Love,” exploring how lives with purpose and meaning can be powerful tools for better health. It will be facilitated by Dean Shrock of Yachats from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22, at the Center for Health Education in Newport. Schrock’s talk will explore how people need to feel