Quinton Smith

Quinton Smith

Local July 4 celebrations need to end fireworks, go to drone shows

July 5, 2023
To the editor: I am writing to encourage all Lincoln County leaders, decision makers, and residents to support joining an increasing number of municipalities in switching from traditional fireworks to a drone show.  The benefits are as many as they are obvious.  Drone shows don’t cause noise trauma to people with PTSD, children or animals; they don’t use toxic materials;

Oregon’s popular EV rebate program is out of money and won’t be funded until next March

July 3, 2023
By MONICA SAMAYOA/Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s popular electric vehicle rebate program is out of money and will remain suspended for the rest of the year, potentially impacting EV sales and the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. That’s after lawmakers recently failed to pass essential legislation that would have provided an additional $30 million to restart the Oregon Department of

Fireworks regulations need stronger enforcement by all agencies

July 3, 2023
To the editor: Sunday evening’s fire south of Waldport caused by fireworks rekindled memories of the night of July 2, 2022, when aerial fireworks exploded over the beach a block from my home in the Bayshore community north of Waldport. A few minutes later, fire erupted behind a nearby house on Oceania Drive. I hurried to alert the young couple

Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening

July 2, 2023
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A large brush fire caused by fireworks on the beach closed a four-mile stretch U.S. Highway 101 between Waldport and Yachats for more than five hours Sunday as firefighters from seven agencies battled the stubborn, wind-whipped blaze. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. drawing a massive response from five local departments and firefighters from

Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists

July 2, 2023
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Art-spangled banners are yet again waving over downtown Yachats, thanks to the work of local artists and the sponsorship of nonprofit Polly Plumb Productions. For the sixth year, artist Michael Guerriero of Yachats is managing the project, which decorates 18 street light poles along U.S. Highway 101 downtown with original, colorful banners. Under the
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The final week of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Can we make our goal? And answering some questions

June 29, 2023
YachatsNews is extending its month-long local fundraising campaign through July 4 in order to get closer to its goal of $50,000. As of Thursday, readers, businesses and local organizations had donated or pledged a total of almost $36,000. Coupled with a recent $5,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation of Sisters, Ore., that brings total donations and pledges in May and
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Pioneer Connect Premium Wi-Fi Mobile Phone Home Business Lincoln County Oregon Coast
ACE Hardware Walport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Local Government Working for You We Want Your Feedback Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center Newport Oregon
Sweet homes vacation rentals Help Wanted Oregon coast
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers Join our team Lincoln County Newport Oregon
David Gomberg State Representative Oregon
Samaritan House Family Shelter Dancing with the Coastal Stars Newport Performing Arts Center Newport Oregon Coast
Tanner Insurance Devoted Health Plans Medicare Advantage Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Yachats Lions Club Thrift Store Yachats Oregon Coast
Literary Arts Timothy Snyder Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland Oregon
Yachats Chamber of Commerce Visit Yachats Oregon Coast
Charlotte Lehto Insurance Agency Farmer's Insurance Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Newport Farmers Market Newport Oregon Coast
Dahl Disposal Better Bark and More Waldport Oregon Coast
Lincoln City Cultural Center Turkish Rugs Show and Sale Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Waldport Chamber of Commerce Memberships Lincoln County Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast Aquarium Puffin Plate Newport Oregon
Samaritan Health Services Samaritan Orthopedics Program Lincoln County Oregon Coast

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