New report on dozens of measures and benchmarks paints troubling, challenging picture for Lincoln County

October 10, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A new by-the-numbers report by a southern Oregon foundation that focuses on rural issues paints a troubling and challenging picture of Lincoln County on subjects ranging from education to food insecurity and child poverty to family financial hardship. The “Oregon by the Numbers” report by Roseburg-based The Ford Family Foundation is the seventh it has issued

Government announces Social Security payments for millions of Americans will increase by 2.5 percent in 2025

October 10, 2024

By JULIE WEIL/The Washington Post Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly checks next year, the federal government announced Thursday. It’s a smaller hike than in recent years, which was expected given the cooling of inflation. Soaring prices in recent years brought unusually large cost-of-living increases in benefit checks, since Social Security payouts are automatically adjusted once a

After five years of planning, county officials stage ceremonial groundbreaking for animal shelter in Waldport

October 10, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – By this time next year a $5 million Lincoln County animal shelter with plenty of room for dogs and cats and where employees can better care for them should be up and operating at the edge of an industrial park in Waldport. With heavy machinery growling in the background, a phalanx of public officials,

Rios supporting Lambert in race for mayor of Waldport

October 9, 2024

To the editor: It is such wonderful news that Heide Lambert has stepped forward to run for mayor of Waldport in the Nov. 5 general election. I know she believes in our community, gives her best to others, and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of everyone she touches. I am 100 percent behind Heide Lambert,

Tibetan nuns touring the U.S. spending six days in Lincoln County performing ceremonies, creating mandala

October 9, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY The first United States tour by a group of Tibetan nuns is in Lincoln City for a week of Tibetan cultural events, workshops, talks and ceremonies from through Tuesday, Oct. 15. The highlight of the visit by the Jangchub Choeling Tibetan nuns is the creation of the Avalokiteshvara Sand Mandala in the Lincoln City Cultural

Modern look at Shakespeare’s “Tempest” begins three-week run at Performing Arts Center

October 9, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY “Hell is empty and all the devils are here,” wrote William Shakespeare in his final play, “The Tempest.” New Visions Arts’ colorful, modern take on this work opens Friday, Oct. 11, at the Newport Performing Arts Center. The play, directed by Marc Maislen, reveals a world of ruthless oil companies where a coup has left the

Samaritan Health offering four flu shot clinics this month

October 9, 2024

Samaritan Health Services is offering four flu shot clinics this month for Lincoln County children and adults. Appointments are not needed, and vaccinations will be given on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Insurance will be billed. The clinics are: Friday, Oct. 11: A pediatrics-only flu shot clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to noon and

Does your toddler need an active playmate? OSU study suggests a robot can help

October 9, 2024

By STEVE LUNDEBERG/OSU News Service CORVALLIS — Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive robotic buddy for their kids, a new study by Oregon State University suggests. The findings are important because movement plays a key role in the overall health of children, both in youth

Lincoln City council member supports Lambert for Waldport mayor

October 9, 2024

To the editor: I enthusiastically endorse Heide Lambert’s candidacy for mayor of Waldport. I served on the board of directors of Neighbors for Kids when Heide was executive director. I found her to be a conscientious, thoughtful, and compassionate leader, well-organized and detail-oriented. She’ll be an excellent mayor. Rick Mark/Lincoln City councilor

Otis boy on dirt bike dies Oct. 3 in crash with delivery truck

October 8, 2024

OTIS – A 15-year-old Otis boy was killed Oct. 3 after the dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a FedEx delivery truck on North Maple Drive, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said this week. First responders reported that Shaun J. Hart had died at the scene when they arrived about 12:50 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. Deputies said