Claire Hall cares about Lincoln County and should be re-elected

October 2, 2024

To the editor: Let’s re-elect Claire Hall as Lincoln County commissioner. She cares more about Lincoln County than she cares about herself. She wants the best for all of Lincoln County — those in business and healthcare industries, retirees, young families, and our homeless neighbors. Lots of us believe in what she does and respect her values. She’s not what

Waldport councilor endorses Kilduff for mayor

October 2, 2024

To the editor: I endorse Melaia McKinley-Kilduff as a candidate for the position of Waldport mayor. I have served with Melaia on the City Council for the past 18 months and admire Melaia’s commitment to our city and issues surrounding government, children, public safety, education, and social events, which make her the ideal candidate. Melaia is a long-time south Lincoln

Organizers of Oregon Coast Jazz Party’s 20th anniversary promise one of its strongest lineups

October 2, 2024

By Oregon Coast TODAY The Oregon Coast Jazz Party returns to Newport for its 20th anniversary and three days of exceptional live jazz starting Friday, Oct. 4. What began in 2004 as Jazz at Newport has endured, evolved and is now known nationally for its talent draw and picturesque setting in Nye Beach, just steps from the Pacific Ocean. “I

Two Yachats groups bring social justice advocate to town for talk Oct. 17 and workshop Oct. 18

October 1, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Two local activist groups are hosting a talk and day-long workshop this month featuring a noted author/psychologist. Roxy Manning, a California clinical psychologist and social justice advocate, will be the featured speaker in two separate events: “Strengthening Democracy through Nonviolent Dialogue” is the topic at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Yachats Commons.

September was another dry summer month in Yachats, but get ready for rain

October 1, 2024

Rainfall in the Yachats area was substantially below average in September. But if 17 years of weather watching mean anything, get ready for the start of the central Oregon coast’s rainy season this month. October, November and December usually mean the start of the coast’s rainy weather – an average of 27 inches of rain falling during those months, according

Oregon counties tell legislators they need extra $834 million annually to maintain roads, bridges

October 1, 2024

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s 36 counties will need more than an additional $800 million per year to maintain roads and bridges, according to a new study from the Association of Oregon Counties. The study, presented to the Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee, comes as lawmakers start to craft a multibillion-dollar transportation package over the coming months. The Oregon Department

Lincoln City police news release on arrest of retail theft subjects

October 1, 2024

On September 28, 2024, at about 5:00 pm, Lincoln City Police officers responded to the report of a theft from Zumiez at the Lincoln City Outlets. At the scene, officers learned that two males had entered the store, grabbed several items, then ran away without paying. Staff at the store were able to obtain the license plate of a red

Oregon Coast CC hires Chemeketa administrator to become its fifth president in 37-year history

October 1, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Marshall Roache has been a college wrestler and coach, retail store manager, police officer and community college administrator. Now he’s becoming a community college president. Roache, 49, was named the fifth president in the 37-year history of Oregon Coast Community College during a special board meeting Monday night. He will start work at the college Nov.

Save Our Siletz River founders support Hall in commission race

September 30, 2024

To the editor: Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall has our support and vote. Claire Hall was the only commissioner to truly listen to us as we started Save Our Siletz River and immediately joined us in meeting with others who shared our concerns. With Claire Hall’s support, the other two commissioners, county counsel and others began to listen. They then

Firewood permits for Siuslaw forest now available in Waldport

September 30, 2024

WALDPORT — Firewood cutting permits for commercial and personal use are now available for the Siuslaw National Forest’s central coast ranger district. Commercial and personal use permits are required and must be in-hand when harvesting or transporting firewood. Personal use and commercial firewood permits are at the Central Coast Ranger Station, 1130 Forestry Lane, Waldport and at the Reedsport ranger