WALDPORT – Opening of the new playground at the 14-acre Louis Southworth Park in Waldport is delayed indefinitely because of weather conditions that prevent its surfacing from being installed. […]
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20,000 gallon transfer puts new water agreement between Yachats and SW Lincoln PUD to the test
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – With a turning of valves last week Yachats entered a new era of water security during any future drought-stricken times. In a joint operation […]
Former CASA volunteer supports Lambert for Waldport mayor
To the editor: I would like to share my observations of Heide Lambert, who is running for mayor of Waldport. She is a creative, solution-oriented person who can think outside […]
Public Meeting Notice: Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee
Public Meeting Notice Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee Date: October 25, 2024, Friday Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM Location: Board of Commissioners Conference Room #108 Lincoln County Courthouse 225 West Olive […]
Lincoln City police news release on assault of an officer
On September 29th, 2024, an off-duty Lincoln City Police Department Officer was requested by employees of the Space Age Convenience Store to trespass an intoxicated male who was refusing to […]
Want to help expand local news coverage? YachatsNews begins October fundraising campaign
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YachatsNews is asking for your financial help this month to continue expanding its free, reader-supported news coverage in Lincoln County. This request is an outgrowth of […]
League of Women Voters hosting in-person/online candidate fair Thursday
The Lincoln County League of Women Voters and Oregon Coast Community College are co-sponsoring a local candidate forum from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the college’s campus in Newport. […]
Across Oregon and in Lincoln County, most public school students still struggling on key subjects
ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle and QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Students in Lincoln County School District and around Oregon are still struggling to regain ground in their grasp of key subjects three […]
City of Yachats begins variety of new and expanded communication efforts for residents, visitors
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Staying current with all things Yachats is getting easier as the city steps up its communication efforts with increased offerings and stylish new publication […]
Lincoln County’s drug deflection coordinator will be in DA’s office, but program not starting until at least November
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews An 11th-hour roadblock to getting a new Lincoln County drug possession deflection program up and running has been cleared and is now only a speed bump […]