100-year-old Yachats resident’s advice for loving life? Walk on the beach. Work hard. Be kind.

February 13, 2025

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — In 1925, the Roaring 20s were in full swing across America. Mount Rushmore in South Dakota was dedicated. In London, the first television picture was generated. And Carol J. (Crinklaw) Dorning of Yachats was born in Montesano, Wash. One hundred years later, the centenarian looks back on her life with gratitude and a positive

Two Lincoln County commissioners scheduled to vote Wednesday on finalist to fill third seat

February 13, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Three candidates to fill an open seat on the Lincoln County commission answered questions for two hours Wednesday as they vie to fill the remaining 22 months in a vacant four-year term. Until Wednesday morning there were four finalists, but John Heath of Gleneden Beach withdrew from consideration citing health issues that would prevent him from

Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years

February 13, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – After 20 years on the job, the administrator of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District finally received her first “annual” performance evaluation. Frankie Petrick, who serves as both the district’s paid administrator and its volunteer fire chief, chose to forgo holding the evaluation during an executive (closed) session and opted instead to have it

Joann’s closing Lincoln City store along with 14 others in Oregon

February 13, 2025

Lincoln County is losing its only Joann’s craft store as the crafting and fabrics retailer shutters hundreds of stores nationwide, including its store in Lincoln City and 14 others around Oregon. On Wednesday, the company filed a motion in bankruptcy court, seeking to close around 533 of its 800 locations in the U.S. The initial list includes at least one location from each

Free vision screening offered to children Tuesday at Yachats Lions Club

February 13, 2025

YACHATS — To help identify children’s vision problems before they become serious, the Yachats Lions Club is staging a free eyesight screening Tuesday, Feb. 18. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 344 W. Fourth St., children ages three to 18 can get a quick procedure from trained personnel to help spot any vision issues. The screening

Bonneville Power staff departures under President Trump raise concerns about Northwest electrical grid

February 13, 2025

By TONY SCHICK and COURTNEY SHERWOOD/Oregon Public Broadcasting The Bonneville Power Administration could lose nearly 20 percent of its workforce because of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government, according to agency figures released Thursday and interviews with staff. That’s raising concerns among current and former employees about the agency’s ability to ensure the reliability of the region’s

Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces. Early childhood educators say it’s their turn.

February 13, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Over the past few years, the Oregon Legislature has responded to industry-wide labor shortages in manufacturing, tech and health care by directing millions of dollars to workforce development programs. Now, education advocates say it should do the same for child care and preschool teachers. Rep. Courtney Neron, D-Wilsonville, introduced House Bill 3011 to direct

OCCC annual lecture resumes Thursday, Feb. 20 with presentation on sea otter reintroduction

February 13, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY Briefly interrupted by the pandemic, the annual Williams Lecture Series is back with an important presentation at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 20. Chanel Hason, director of outreach and community relations for the Elakha Alliance, will discuss the organization’s efforts to restore sea otters to the Oregon Coast. She will also cover

Annual “crab krack” Sunday raises money to support Lincoln County Historical Society buildings

February 12, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY Join another central Oregon coast crustacean celebration, the Crab Krack fundraiser at Newport’s Agate Beach Best Western on Sunday, Feb. 16. There will be live music by Whole Lotta Louis, silent and live auctions with Rep. David Gomberg acting as the auctioneer for the live event and, of course, a delicious dinner featuring crab donated by

Dungeness crab haul is down this season for Oregon fleet, but strong prices making up for less volume

February 11, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab catch is down so far this season but the price fishermen are getting for their catch is buoying the fleet’s spreadsheets. “The volume is down but the price has been really good so the actual money to the boats is still up there,” said Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s state fishery