Yachats’ annual “State of the City” presentation lays out 2024 accomplishments and goals for 2025

February 5, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The hottest ticket in Yachats’ Monday night was the annual State of the City presentation in the Commons where a standing room only crowd learned about the accomplishments of 2024 and the goals and objectives of 2025. City manager Bobbi Price kicked things off by announcing one of the major goals of 2025 is

Hundreds rally in Salem, Portland against Trump, Musk moves on funding, against agencies

February 5, 2025

By JULIA SHUMWAY and ALEX BUAMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Hundreds of people crowded the streets of downtown Salem and northeast Portland on Wednesday in separate protests against President Donald Trump, unelected adviser Elon Musk and their actions and policies that have led to chaos in Oregon and throughout the country. Outside the capitol in Salem, an array of several hundred people

Career and Technical Education exposition Friday will showcase students’ work and aspirations

February 5, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY Career and Technical Education is an ever-growing part of educational curriculums across the country, and Oregon is one of the leaders in CTE innovation and initiatives. On Friday, Feb. 7, Oregon Coast Community College and the Lincoln County School District will showcase the opportunities available through their own Career and Technical Education programs. The 2025

Lincoln County Historical Society debuts six-month exhibit of hundreds of glass floats

February 5, 2025

By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — A popular exhibit has floated south along the coast to the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center and will be on display through Oct. 12. The opening reception for “Float Odyssey,” running from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, will include Glass Float Identification Day. Float expert and exhibit co-curator, Nick Simpson, and fellow

Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank

February 5, 2025

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle For years, legislative Republicans have argued that the Oregon Food Bank strayed from its mission of eliminating hunger by weighing in on political debates. On Tuesday, the top Republican in the Oregon Senate made his case for increased legislative scrutiny of the food bank and other nonprofit organizations that receive state funding. Sen. Daniel Bonham’s Senate

Trump nominates former acting NOAA administrator to run agency as its future is in question

February 5, 2025

By The Hill President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs, a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official involved in the “Sharpiegate” episode during Trump’s first term, to lead NOAA. Jacobs, a onetime World Meteorological Organization scientist, was first confirmed as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction in 2018. He served as acting NOAA administrator from 2020-21 and was

Large crowd opposes bill that would require farms larger than 200 acres to report fertilizer use

February 5, 2025

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — A bill that would require thousands of farmers to report their fertilizer use to the Oregon Department of Agriculture drew a big crowd largely in opposition to the proposal in its first public hearing. Senate Bill 747 would require farms larger than 200 acres to report their annual fertilizer use — including the quantity

Vows renewal ceremonies return for Valentine’s Day in Yachats

February 5, 2025

YACHATS — An almost 30-year romantic Yachats tradition takes place Friday, Feb. 14, when the annual Valentine’s Day “Celebration of Renewal and Commitment” takes place. Committed couples — both married and unmarried — are welcome to attend the group renewal of vows at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W. Seventh St. with access to parking via Sixth Street. There will

Seal Rock Fire chief and volunteers clash with board member over belief he does not support them

February 4, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews SEAL ROCK – The seeming calm preceding Seal Rock Fire District’s board meeting last week gave no indication of the powder keg that was about to blow. Firefighting staff and volunteers seated themselves in folding chairs across the back of the fire station’s conference room. An inviting spread of food graced a side table. The only

Lincoln County names four finalists for appointment to soon-to-be vacant commissioner position

February 4, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Two previously unsuccessful Lincoln County commission candidates, a former Wyoming mayor, and a city of Newport grants administrator are the finalists for a potential appointment to the county’s three-member board of commissioners. Twenty-six people applied to fill the remaining two years of Kaety Jacobson’s four-year term after she unexpectedly quit effective Feb. 14. Commissioners Claire Hall