By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting Several people who were added to Oregon’s voter rolls because of errors by state employees could face prosecution for voting despite not being U.S. citizens. […]
Grant allows college to now offer business workshop for free
The Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College has received a state grant to offer its 90-minute workshop on disabilities at no cost. Scheduled 5-6:30 p.m. March 5 […]
5 Questions and a Secret: Love of animals keeps veterinarian Larry Occhipinti from retiring
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/YachatsNews “Never enough!” That’s how Larry and Linda Occhipinti answer when someone asks how many animals they own. Occhipinti is a veterinarian who lives along Oregon Highway […]
Lincoln County’s first full-time administrator resigns after almost three years in the job
Editor’s note: This story was updated Wednesday, Feb. 12 to include portions of Tim Johnson’s resignation letter to county commissioners. By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Tim Johnson, who had served as […]
Yachats groups will deliver special treats Friday to 100 people or groups
YACHATS — One hundred containers filled with tasty treats will be delivered to local individuals, civic groups and businesses on Valentine’s Day, thanks to a “sweet” collaboration between two service […]
Republicans in 2025 Legislature seek task force to study Oregon-Idaho border move
By MONIQUE MERRILL/Courthouse News Service SALEM — A grassroots movement intent on shifting the Oregon-Idaho border some hundreds of miles continues pushing for Oregon leaders to consider its merits. […]
Oregon Republicans respond to Trump order on trans athletes by touting state legislation
By DIRK VANDERHART and TIFFANY CAMHI/Oregon Public Broadcasting The latest in a flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump is a push to keep trans women out of women’s […]
Bill to offer unemployment pay to striking Oregon workers sets up clash in 2025 Legislature
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM — Striking workers in Oregon could receive state unemployment payments under a bill that is shaping up as the latest showdown between labor interests […]
Rep. Val Hoyle drops out of House DOGE caucus in protest of Musk’s actions
By REBECCA-HANSEN WHITE/KLCC News Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., has left the House DOGE caucus less than two months after joining. The caucus is a separate entity from billionaire Elon Musk’s […]
Latino residents in Lincoln County get advice on how to deal with potential federal immigration enforcement
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Leaders in Lincoln County’s Latino and Hispanic community have held three meetings to inform people of their rights following growing tension about mass deportations promised by […]