In accordance with ORS 294.426, this serves as notice that two public meetings of the Budget Committees for the City of Waldport, Waldport Urban Renewal District, and Road District #3, […]
Archives for 2024
Infrastructure funds for housing projects gets big boost from 2024 Legislature — but governor has some questions
By LAUREN DRAKE/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon state lawmakers largely aligned this legislative session when it came to housing: the state needs more. They made it easier for some cities to sidestep laborious land-use […]
Oregon State Parks prepare for the crush of Spring Break coastal visitors that’s already started
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The crush of coast-bound Spring Break campers is coming and Dylan Anderson knows it. Anderson, coastal operations manager for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, has […]
Yachats city council adopts ordinance banning camping on most public property, but wants ways to help homeless
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Community members turned out in big numbers to ensure homeless people get a fair shake as the Yachats city council moved to pass a […]
Lincoln County commissioners award $130,000 in community grants — but not without a few changes
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County commissioners on Wednesday awarded grants totaling $130,000 to eight organizations and one business – but not before juggling allocations after questioning two of the […]
Lincoln County police agencies to conduct “active shooter” training at Newport, Taft high schools
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police, Toledo Police, Oregon State Police, and Lincoln City Police will be conducting active shooter response training exercises March 26-28, 2024 to better prepare […]
End of spring break weather should cooperate for Yachats book and crafts sales Friday and Saturday
Maybe, just maybe, the weather will cooperate with both tourists and locals on the last weekend of Oregon’s spring break so they can venture outside – and maybe stop […]
Former Oregon Coast CC president urges yes vote on $33 million bond
To the editor: In May, Lincoln County residents have the opportunity to vote “yes” on a trades education training bond for Oregon Coast Community College. The need for trades education […]
Four t ribes ask U.S. interior secretary to deny proposed Coquille tribal casino in Medford
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Four tribes opposed to a proposed tribal casino in Medford are asking U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to stop the project from moving forward. For […]
Lincoln City center offers a full week of affordable family entertainment for Spring Break
By Oregon Coast TODAY Oregon’s spring break next week will be a whip-cracking, art-making, balloon-twisting, mesmerizing and appetizing good time at the beach, thanks to the 2024 Festival of […]