To the editor: I am writing to encourage all Lincoln County leaders, decision makers, and residents to support joining an increasing number of municipalities in switching from traditional fireworks to […]
After a sleepy start, Yachats celebrates a beautiful Fourth of July with breakfast, music, parade, party and fireworks finale
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Yachats must have slept in on the Fourth. At least that was the unofficial official word from the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Lions […]
Oregon’s popular EV rebate program is out of money and won’t be funded until next March
By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s popular electric vehicle rebate program is out of money and will remain suspended for the rest of the year, potentially impacting EV sales and […]
Waldport stages ceremonial groundbreaking at Louis Southworth Park with the hope to begin work by late summer
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – More than 125 people and a slew of dignitaries turned out Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the city’s new Louis Southworth Park, with […]
Fireworks regulations need stronger enforcement by all agencies
To the editor: Sunday evening’s fire south of Waldport caused by fireworks rekindled memories of the night of July 2, 2022, when aerial fireworks exploded over the beach a block […]
Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A large brush fire caused by fireworks on the beach closed a four-mile stretch U.S. Highway 101 between Waldport and Yachats for more than five hours […]
21st Yachats Celtic Music Festival announces November lineup with tickets going fast to main shows
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The premier event of the Yachats fall calendar is headed back for its 21st season, and Celtic music lovers are snapping up tickets. Just […]
Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Art-spangled banners are yet again waving over downtown Yachats, thanks to the work of local artists and the sponsorship of nonprofit Polly Plumb Productions. […]
The final week of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Can we make our goal? And answering some questions
YachatsNews is extending its month-long local fundraising campaign through July 4 in order to get closer to its goal of $50,000. As of Thursday, readers, businesses and local organizations had […]
Ready to try clamming? Just follow these intrepid coastal foragers to discover the mud, the fun — and the rewards
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT — With garden rakes and mesh bags in hand, the small band of foragers set off through the low-tide muck of Yaquina Bay. Meredith Howell […]