By MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI/Capital Press A simplified method of estate tax relief for Oregon farmers may soon become law despite complaints it will reduce state revenues to benefit the wealthy. Senate […]
Number of West Coast gray whales continues seven-year decline, say NOAA researchers, but there are some promising signs
By NOAA NEWS SERVICE and YACHATSNEWS The number of gray whales that migrate along the West Coast continued their decline this winter from a high seven years ago, but […]
Oregon’s 988 suicide prevention hotline sees 33 percent jump in calls since service began a year ago
Texting 9-8-8: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7. By […]
Gun store owners, two advocacy groups appeal federal judge’s ruling on Oregon’s BM 114
A federal judge ruled Friday that Oregon’s voter-approved tighter gun laws requiring a permit to purchase a firearm and limits on magazine size are constitutional. On Monday, her ruling was appealed by […]
Shortage of defense attorneys in Lincoln County leaves 160 indigent defendants without court representation
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews The passage of emergency legislation providing $96 million to restructure Oregon’s public defense commission may take a while to impact a shortage of public defenders and […]
A real “Monuments Man”, staff, volunteers and public support keep 101-year-old Waldport library busy, busy busy
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews WALDPORT — George Clooney and Matt Damon don’t hang out at the Waldport Public Library — but a tribute to someone responsible for one of their […]
Salem lands its first commercial air service in 15 years as Avelo Airlines announces flights to Las Vegas and Burbank
By ABBEY McDONALD/The Salem Reporter SALEM — Avelo Airlines will begin flights to Las Vegas and Los Angeles this fall, returning commercial air service to Oregon’s capital after a years-long, […]
Lincoln County sheriff drops fundraising affiliation with trafficking group
From the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office After concerns were brought to our attention from community members regarding our recent fundraising efforts with Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) to establish an Electronic […]
Deadline for Yachats council application is 1 p.m. Monday
YACHATS — Applications for the vacant Yachats City Council position are due to city hall by 1 p.m. Monday, July 17. Only two people have applied so far. Kathryn Torrence […]
Will Yachats’ next city manager have to walk on water to get the job? Council, recruiting firm go over long list of attributes
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The next full-time Yachats city manager needs to be a good communicator and facilitator who is in step with the environmental and cultural sensitivity […]