The Fender’s blue butterfly was once thought extinct, but due to habitat restoration over the last two decades, its population has made large gains. By the Oregon Capital Chronicle A […]
Oregon lawmakers propose bills to tamp down prescription costs and help rural independent pharmacies
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at keeping drug prices affordable for patients. Prescription drug prices account for a share of rising health care costs in the U.S. (Getty Images) […]
Waldport laundromat reopens to public after month-long closure
WALDPORT – Get your quarters ready – the only public laundromat in south Lincoln County is reopening Wednesday. Crews for Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways are cleaning up Tuesday from construction […]
FBI investigating three arsons against anti-abortion centers in Portland, Gresham and Keizer
By GRANT STRINGER/Oregon Capital Chronicle The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for tips about three arsons in Oregon last summer against an anti-abortion group and centers. The attacks occurred […]
Yachats council declines to OK “religious freedom day” proclamation that originated with Trump in 2021
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS – Yachats’ mayor declined to read a Religious Freedom Day proclamation during the city council’s second meeting of the year, and it’s unclear how the text […]
‘Portraits in RED’ artist Nayana LaFond honors missing and murdered Indigenous people during month-long Newport exhibit
By OREGON ARTSWATCH NEWPORT — The first portrait came out of a mix of boredom and awe, sparked by a chance online encounter. Nayana LaFond didn’t expect much attention to […]
State says southern Oregon coast can open for Dungeness crabbers Saturday, but warns of lingering acid issues
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The last remaining stretch of Oregon’s coastline that has been closed to commercial Dungeness crab fishing will open Saturday, Feb. 4. Like so much of this […]
Educator likely to become next Lincoln County school superintendent noted for her dynamics, professionalism — and ability to step in immediately
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District’s board is on course to make a young, dynamic senior administrator its new superintendent, bypassing a professional search or internal application […]
New owner of Yachats’ largest motel has big plans for upgrades and creating more rooms, shops and housing
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The new owner of the Adobe motel has big plans. A full remodel of 110 rooms. A full remodel of the lobby. Sprucing up […]
Have an extra octopus hanging around? The folks at the Hatfield Marine Science Center are looking for a new one
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – Does anyone have an octopus? The visitors center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center needs a new one and is asking the public – […]