By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews A Pacific gray whale spotted off the coast of Miami in December has apparently made its way north to Massachusetts, where it continues generating headlines and […]
Deputies arrest man on charges of killing his mother in Siletz
SILETZ — A man accused of killing his mom Tuesday in Siletz told officials he did it because he thought she was a vampire, according to a probable cause affidavit […]
Oregon Coast CC announces community education class offerings
Oregon Coast Community College has released its lineup of community education classes for Spring term beginning this month and going through June. The schedule features more than 50 classes and […]
Oregon Marine Reserves program gets boost by Legislature
To the editor: Ocean water in the Pacific Northwest has historically been pretty cold. Countless species, such as Dungeness crab and rockfish, have adapted and become accustomed to this in […]
Lincoln County sees slight increase in unemployment rate
For the first time since the pandemic ended, Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased – although only slightly – in January. The Oregon Employment Department reported that the county’s […]
Sheriff’s detectives investigating suspected homicide in Siletz
On March 12, at 9:27 p.m. the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of E. Logsden Road in Siletz on a report of a man stating his […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Mary Nulty, volunteer historian (and sleuth) at Heceta Lightstation Keeper’s House
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews Perhaps the most spectacular pullout on U.S. Highway 101 is just north of Sea Lion Caves, between Yachats and Florence. In addition to the stunning coastline, […]
Two GOP senators barred from re-election try for statewide office as Oregon’s filing day comes and goes
Candidates, elected officials and legislative staff watch as election filings appear on big screens in the Oregon House chambers Tuesday. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Two Republican state […]
Lincoln County’s two legislators pleased with speed, compromises — and results — of just-completed short session
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The two legislators who represent Lincoln County in Salem are pleased with the results of the recently completed short, off-year session that concluded last week. They […]
Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing legislation from just-completed session
By The Oregon Capital Chronicle staff SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek said she plans to sign the centerpiece bill that lawmakers passed in response to the state’s soaring drug addiction […]