By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s first extreme heat wave of the summer may break records, according to a state climate official. Some areas of the state will reach more […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Reba Ortiz’ high school project leads to visitor center leadership
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews Every once in a while a high school senior project works out perfectly. As a senior at Waldport High School, Reba Ortiz volunteered for a year […]
Lincoln County Fair’s musical lineup continues focus on local performers beginning Thursday
By Oregon Coast TODAY The lineup of live music at this year’s Lincoln County Fair continues to focus on local talent. The three-day event running from Thursday through Saturday, […]
Downtown Toledo galleries open this weekend for special monthly shows
By Oregon Coast TODAY Head to Toledo on Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7, to celebrate the arts community with a unique look at local galleries and a chance to connect […]
June rain mostly fell early in month as central coast begins dry spell
The first week of July is warm and dry – and expected to get hot this weekend — but the month of June was normal for rainfall in the Yachats […]
Oregon expands free Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands more people
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle After two years of planning, Oregon is officially expanding its Medicaid program to give tens of thousands of more people access to the free health […]
July 3-4 fireworks may be fun, but the July 5 hangover leaves biggest beach headache of year
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The spectacle of bombs bursting in air is a staple of Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country, and this year will be no exception. […]
Oregon State Police log for June 27-29, 2024
Oregon State Police log for June 29, 2024 SP24203620 06/27/2024 16:54 Officer #53141 SEVERSON, SCOTT Theft Location 101, YACHATS, LINCOLN OR USA County LINCOLN Narrative summary A car clout occurred […]
Governor’s advisory group proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Students are taught how to sound out letters during a phonics lesson at Ferguson Elementary School in Klamath Falls. By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon teacher colleges and future and […]
COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The board of the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District has approved seeking a loan for up to $800,000 to help it meet expenses […]