By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District will ask voters in May to approve a $73 million building bond that replaces one set to expire next year. The […]
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ODFW commission takes action to hammer kelp-eating sea urchins in three coastal test areas
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Just a few administrative details need to be worked out before kelp-killing purple sea urchins start getting hammered off the Oregon coast. And, no, this is […]
Threatening emails to public officials could lead to jail time under proposed Oregon legislation
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Holding public office in these politically fractured times often comes with an ugly reality — an email inbox containing threats of violence. A recent […]
Siletz Tribal fund distributes grants to 15 Lincoln County organizations
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $198,441 to 36 organizations in its 11 county service area this month as part of its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. In Lincoln […]
Yachats fire board appoints new member, says so long to other
YACHATS – Stan Wagaman was appointed to the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board at its Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. Wagaman was the lone applicant for an opening on the […]
With Oregon’s largest federal climate grants on hold — for now — state agencies are left at a standstill
By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting A nearly $200 million federal grant aimed at boosting climate action throughout Oregon is currently frozen — for now. It’s causing uncertainty throughout state agencies […]
100-year-old Yachats resident’s advice for loving life? Walk on the beach. Work hard. Be kind.
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 […]
Two Lincoln County commissioners scheduled to vote Wednesday on finalist to fill third seat
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 […]
Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years
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, […]
Joann’s closing Lincoln City store along with 14 others in Oregon
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. […]