Soil tests for Yachats library project throw a monkey wrench into $1 million expansion plans

November 2, 2023

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The plan all along had been to renovate and expand the 50-year-old Yachats Library on West Seventh Street with a $1.09 million makeover. But soil tests have dictated a “course correction”, in the words of one project leader. In early September, Foundation Engineering of Corvallis discovered it had to drill down 20 feet to

Yachats council asks staff to develop homeless camping ordinance so it can begin some type of enforcement

November 2, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Getting an ordinance on the books to addresses homeless camping in Yachats moved forward Thursday with a request by the city council that staff pen a rough draft highlighting where camping will not be allowed. Yachats is the only city in Lincoln County without a public camping ordinance, which results in no enforcement options

Five hour standoff in Lincoln City ends peacefully Wednesday

November 2, 2023

SUSPECT SURRENDERS PEACEFULLY AFTER HOURS-LONG STANDOFF News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2023 11:47 AM On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at about 11:57 AM, Lincoln City Police responded to a reported disturbance and possible hostage situation at a residence in the 4900 block of SE Keel in Lincoln City. It was reported that several persons inside

Low rainfall amounts in October continues Yachats-area drying trend

November 2, 2023

The month of October saw below-normal rainfall in the Yachats area — but two storms this week are expected to get November off to a very wet start. Weather watchers who report rain and other data to YachatsNews said their rainfall amounts were below their long-term averages for October. Don Tucker, who lives three miles north of Yachats on the

Thousands of Oregonians can now shop and enroll in individual health insurance plans through mid-January

November 2, 2023

By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The tens of thousands of Oregonians who buy their own health insurance can now start shopping for the best plan for next year. Open enrollment on the federal online marketplace, which Oregon will continue to use for the next few years, runs this year from Nov. 1 through Jan. 16. Those who enroll by Dec. 15

Waldport orders massive playground structure for new Southworth Park, but will need volunteers to prepare and erect it

November 2, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – Thirteen months after winning a $750,000 grant to help develop a 12-acre park in the middle of downtown, the city of Waldport is ordering the first piece of equipment for it. The city council voted Thursday to spend $413,000 to order a 100-by-100-foot playground structure intended to be the centerpiece of the park bordered

Lincoln County voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots in November special election

November 2, 2023

Still have that Lincoln County ballot hanging around the house? Registered voters — there are more than 40,000 in the county — have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to get them back to the clerk’s office in order to have them counted. Ballots have to be postmarked by the close of the business day Tuesday or be dropped off in

County commissioners urge displaying green lights for veterans

November 2, 2023

Lincoln County plans to illuminate county buildings green from Monday through Nov. 12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties, is designed to raise awareness around the challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and

Nye Beach Banner auction kicks off a week of bidding to support countywide art bus

November 2, 2023

By BARBARA B. COVELL/Oregon Coast TODAY It was a banner summer on the central Oregon Coast. With warm, balmy weather, locals and visitors alike were entranced by the area’s beauty and endless recreational opportunities. It was also a stellar season for aficionados of the arts. Post-pandemic community theater resumed with auditions and rehearsals for shows in Newport and Lincoln City.

Oregon governor, two senators weigh in on first strike by 3,500 Portland teachers

November 1, 2023

By BEN BOTKIN and ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle With Portland Public Schools teachers striking for the first time in history, Oregon’s top elected officials urged the union and district leaders to bargain in good faith. The strike started on Wednesday, with about 3,500 teachers joining the work stoppage in the state’s largest school district, serving more than 40,000 students. Educators