Yachats’ new city manager believes her “can-do” spirit and work ethic will bring stability to position plagued by turnover

November 30, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews When December dawns the slippery reins of Yachats city manager will fall into the capable but untested hands of Waldport native Bobbi Price who credits her family for instilling the can-do spirit that has characterized her career. Price graduated from Waldport High School in 2001, attended Portland State University for just over a year before deciding

Coastal cities scrambling to examine — or close — their trails following Oregon Appeals Court decision in Newport case

November 30, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews A lawsuit against the city of Newport has caused a ripple effect across Oregon that has municipalities checking their hole card to decide whether they want to heed the advice of their insurer and close public trails or gamble on a legislative fix before their hand is called. “On July 6, the Oregon Court of Appeals

Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal

November 30, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – A former Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue firefighter fired in 2018 by a disgraced former chief has won a $400,000 settlement from the district’s insurance company over his dismissal. Nestor Alves of Tidewater filed a $1.1 million federal lawsuit against former chief Gary Woodson and the district in 2020. The lawsuit alleged Woodson had

Lincoln County moves into new, permanent winter homeless shelter in downtown Newport this week

November 30, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT – One month earlier than expected, Lincoln County has moved its first all-weather winter homeless shelter into a 4,000-square foot building one block off U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Newport. The county launched its first shelter program Oct. 3, splitting time between two churches. But it was able to make the move this week to

Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade says she won’t block Trump from May’s primary ballot

November 30, 2023

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade won’t bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots despite an ongoing pressure campaign, she announced Thursday. Griffin-Valade cited legal guidance from the Oregon Department of Justice, whose attorneys told her that presidential primaries operate differently than other races and she doesn’t have the authority

Lincoln County promotes assistant to emergency manager position

November 30, 2023

NEWPORT – Lincoln County Sheriff Curtis Landers has appointed Samantha Buckley as the new county’s emergency manager. Buckley has been an assistant in the emergency management department for four years. She replaces Virginia “Jenny” Demaris, who had been the county’s emergency manager since 2011. Demaris resigned Oct. 4, one week after being placed on administrative leave. In a news release

Lincoln City police seeking potential victims in gas station credit card fraud

November 30, 2023

The Lincoln City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying potential victims who may have had fraudulent charges placed on their credit cards. On November 17, 2023, the police began an investigation into a credit card fraud scheme that occurred at the north Chevron gas station where persons using their credit cards to purchase fuel had an additional

Christmas displays in Newport, Depoe Bay and Lincoln City are lighting up the holiday

November 30, 2023

GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY On a day not so long ago, the evergreen trees in my backyard were covered in the remains of a recent rain and the light was low in the sky, creating an effect where each drop was lit in a primary color: green, red, blue, yellow. Perhaps this is the origin of Christmas tree lights, I

Newport Symphony Orchestra performs two “Baroque and Beyond III” concerts Wednesday, Dec. 6

November 30, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — The Newport Symphony Orchestra presents its December concert “Baroque and Beyond III” featuring a collection of holiday and classical favorites on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The performances are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Center, with light refreshments provided to the audience after each show. The series features Handel’s “Concerto

Newport police arrest man on burglary, criminal mischief charges

November 29, 2023

On November 28th, 2023 Newport Police were dispatched to the report of a subject breaking items and acting erratic in the 300 Block of NW Coast Street. Officers arrived in the area and began observing obvious fresh damage to businesses and residences in the area. Officers observed broken windows, broken flower pots, broken street signs, and other items broken or