By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle If you’re interested in snagging a rebate for purchasing an electric vehicle, gear up to go auto shopping: The state will offer EV rebates for […]
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OSU study says ocean heat waves disrupt complex food web benefiting some species, harming others
By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service NEWPORT – Marine heat waves off the West Coast create ongoing and complex disruptions of the ocean food web that may benefit some species […]
State should have on-site supervision of drone’s herbicide spraying
To the editor: I am concerned about the proposed spraying on Starker Forest property by drones in Lincoln County, particularly the parcel east of Yachats called Willamson BC. The spray […]
In initial evaluation of first-year superintendent, Lincoln County school board very pleased with Tolan’s performance
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District board says it is “extremely pleased” with the performance of superintendent Majalise Tolan who will complete her first year in the […]
County buys property in Lincoln City for part of shelter program
Lincoln County has purchased a 2,000 square foot building one block off U.S. Highway 101 in the Oceanlake area of Lincoln City to serve as its second homeless shelter. Including […]
Spring on Oregon coast is also herbicide spraying season
To the editor: At last, after suffering through ice storms, power outages and road closures we can take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the coming of Spring heralded by […]
Lincoln County courts change juror notification mailing and systems
Prospective jurors in Lincoln County will be getting their notices with a new look beginning Monday and be able to do much of their communication online. Lincoln County trial court […]
Short on staff and full of dogs and cats, Lincoln County animal shelter awaits hires and 2025 move to Waldport
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – Two-year-old Texas has been passed over by a few potential adopters during his six-month stay at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. It is not […]
Speaker tells Lincoln County economic conference that rural America isn’t declining, just changing
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Ben Winchester may have been dialing in from Minnesota, but he had a clear message for 75 people attending the 2024 Lincoln County Economic Summit on […]
Delivery, addressing and staffing problems continue to plague Yachats Post Office despite congressional questions
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The U.S. Postal Service has ended the Waldport postmaster’s oversight of the Yachats Post Office, but staffing and addressing issues continue to bedevil the […]