The desks of Republican senators in the Oregon Legislature are vacant on Wednesday as the GOP-led walkout prevents the Senate from conducting business for the 19th day. By BEN BOTKIN/YachatsNews […]
Yachats area had its second driest May in 18 years, according to weather watchers
The weather was extremely dry during May – and cool except for one extraordinary day in the Yachats area. And with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration saying there is […]
USF&WS will once again try to determine if rare coastal beetle deserves federal protection as endangered
The Siuslaw hairy-necked tiger beetle used to thrive on beaches in Oregon, California and Washington. By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle In 2020, a nonprofit environmental group petitioned federal authorities to […]
Lincoln County resident asks Senator Anderson to help end GOP walkout
To the editor: This is an open letter to Sen. Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City. Thank you for your prompt reply to my email about your attendance at work during the […]
Judge agrees Thursday to let youth climate activists continue their 2015 lawsuit against federal government
Lawyers and youth plaintiffs line up behind a banner after a July 18, 2018, federal court hearing in Eugene. By ALANNA MADDEN/Courthouse News PORTLAND — A federal judge agreed Thursday to […]
Reknown Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Lincoln County and looking for performers for June 24 shows
By Oregon Coast TODAY The Missoula Children’s Theatre is calling all student actors for its annual visit to Lincoln City. The musical theater workshop will take place from Monday […]
Two local groups present “Dances from the Heart” this weekend during benefit performances at Newport PAC
By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Pacific Dance Ensemble and the Newport School of Artistic Movement present the 36th annual “Dances from the Heart: A Celebration of Spring and Benefit […]
Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ deputy city recorder and a former temporary employee have filed suit in U.S. District Court against the city, seeking unspecified […]
Kotek ends her attempts at negotiations as Oregon Senate GOP walkout hits fourth week
The desks of Republican senators are vacant Wednesday as the GOP-led walkout prevents the Senate from conducting business for the 19th day. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Gov. […]
Popular seal lion docks could return to Newport in mid-summer
Last winter’s storms damaged the famed sea lion docks in Newport. But when the barking and blubbery mammals return around August, they’ll encounter a long-awaited gift. Janell Goplen of the […]