By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Whether the view in Yachats will include a clearcut at the south end of town is uncertain. But not for long. Efforts to stop […]
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Beachcomber supporters pack Waldport council meeting to protest permit suspensions
By QUINTON SMITH and GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – Citing what it believes are “financial irregularities,” the city of Waldport says it has stopped its permission for Waldport Beachcomber Days […]
New report on dozens of measures and benchmarks paints troubling, challenging picture for Lincoln County
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A new by-the-numbers report by a southern Oregon foundation that focuses on rural issues paints a troubling and challenging picture of Lincoln County on subjects ranging […]
Government announces Social Security payments for millions of Americans will increase by 2.5 percent in 2025
By JULIE WEIL/The Washington Post Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly checks next year, the federal government announced Thursday. It’s a smaller hike than in […]
After five years of planning, county officials stage ceremonial groundbreaking for animal shelter in Waldport
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – By this time next year a $5 million Lincoln County animal shelter with plenty of room for dogs and cats and where employees can […]
Rios supporting Lambert in race for mayor of Waldport
To the editor: It is such wonderful news that Heide Lambert has stepped forward to run for mayor of Waldport in the Nov. 5 general election. I know she believes […]
Tibetan nuns touring the U.S. spending six days in Lincoln County performing ceremonies, creating mandala
By Oregon Coast TODAY The first United States tour by a group of Tibetan nuns is in Lincoln City for a week of Tibetan cultural events, workshops, talks and […]
Modern look at Shakespeare’s “Tempest” begins three-week run at Performing Arts Center
By Oregon Coast TODAY “Hell is empty and all the devils are here,” wrote William Shakespeare in his final play, “The Tempest.” New Visions Arts’ colorful, modern take on this […]
Samaritan Health offering four flu shot clinics this month
Samaritan Health Services is offering four flu shot clinics this month for Lincoln County children and adults. Appointments are not needed, and vaccinations will be given on a first come, […]
Does your toddler need an active playmate? OSU study suggests a robot can help
By STEVE LUNDEBERG/OSU News Service CORVALLIS — Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive robotic buddy […]