By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Curtis Landers, who started as a records and property clerk in the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office 37 years ago and rose to lead the agency for the […]
Although it has rental licenses available east of Highway 101, Lincoln County says it won’t issue them until all appeals end
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Jay Kay and Heidi Olsen of Poulsbo, Wash. would just like to use their 1½-year-old house between Yachats and Waldport as a vacation rental when they’re […]
Yachats’ post office furor seems to be dying down as patrons adjust to strictly enforced rules
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – When Yachats’ postmaster Chanda Kowitz left the position for undisclosed reasons at the beginning of the year a sudden and unwelcome change occurred — […]
Highway 20 crash near Blodgett kills 61-year-old man Wednesday
BLODGETT – Michael R. Fetch, 61, of Hubbard was killed Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 20 near Blodgett when he pulled his truck out in front of an unloaded log […]
Oregon Supreme Court bars 10 Republican senators who participated in walkout from re-election
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek re- election in 2024 or 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court […]
What can be done to alert highway drivers near Yachats fire station?
To the editor: After the tragic Jan. 11 fatality, I hope that more can be done to protect the safety of those traveling on U.S. Highway 101 near the Yachats […]
Heavy rain accelerates damage to Highway 101 north of Newport
The Oregon Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on a section of U.S. Highway 101 between Newport and Depoe Bay after recent heavy rains caused the road […]
Forest Service seeks concessionaire for Devils Churn
YACHATS – Siuslaw National Forest officials are seeking someone interested in operating a concession stand at Devils Churn south of Yachats. The vacant space near the information window will […]
Attendance at Newport Performing Arts Center nearly doubles in 2023 as audiences return to more offerings
By BARBARA B. COVELL/Yachats News NEWPORT – Performing arts are back. The number of people attending events at the Newport Performing Arts Center – after dwindling to nearly nothing […]
Second annual Winter Waters festival highlights coastal foods with three days of events
By Oregon Coast TODAY Salmon and crab are two of the biggest stars of our local waters, but an unsung hero lurks just offshore. Increasingly acknowledged as powerhouse packages […]