Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

June 1, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats City Council voted unanimously Thursday to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager while they search to fill the position permanently. Sant takes the helm on the heels of manager Heide Lambert’s resignation, which took effect Wednesday. He stepped into the breach after two candidates for the position fell through after

Homeless and Housing in Lincoln County: What are the numbers? What are the issues? What are solutions? What is anyone doing?

June 1, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on homelessness in Lincoln County and a $1 million pilot program to help tackle the crisis. This first article seeks to paint a picture of the current scope of the issue in Lincoln County. By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews An extension cord runs from the building on First Street in Newport to

Oregon senators joining walkout will face $325 daily fines for unexcused absences starting Monday

June 1, 2023

The desks of Republican senators in the Oregon Legislature are vacant on Wednesday as the GOP-led walkout prevents the Senate from conducting business for the 19th day. By BEN BOTKIN/YachatsNews Oregon senators participating in the GOP-led walkout will need to decide Monday whether to return to floor sessions or face daily $325 fines. The walkout has denied the Senate a

Yachats area had its second driest May in 18 years, according to weather watchers

June 1, 2023

The weather was extremely dry during May – and cool except for one extraordinary day in the Yachats area. And with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration saying there is a greater likelihood of an El Nino event forming in the tropical Pacific Ocean this summer, it could be a warmer and drier fall and winter. Weather watchers for YachatsNews

USF&WS will once again try to determine if rare coastal beetle deserves federal protection as endangered

June 1, 2023

The Siuslaw hairy-necked tiger beetle used to thrive on beaches in Oregon, California and Washington. By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle In 2020, a nonprofit environmental group petitioned federal authorities to protect a bug-eyed beetle that used to thrive on West Coast beaches but now only exists in certain sites, mainly in Oregon. In 2021, officials at the U.S. Fish and

Lincoln County resident asks Senator Anderson to help end GOP walkout

June 1, 2023

To the editor: This is an open letter to Sen. Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City. Thank you for your prompt reply to my email about your attendance at work during the walkout by your colleagues. I am glad you have had only one unexcused absence this session. Yet your constituents need you to do more. Merely deciding not to walk out

Judge agrees Thursday to let youth climate activists continue their 2015 lawsuit against federal government

June 1, 2023

Lawyers and youth plaintiffs line up behind a banner after a July 18, 2018, federal court hearing in Eugene. By ALANNA MADDEN/Courthouse News PORTLAND — A federal judge agreed Thursday to let youth climate activists continue a 2015 suit that accuses the government of subjecting them and future generations to the devastating effects of climate change. The plaintiffs — led by

Reknown Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Lincoln County and looking for performers for June 24 shows

June 1, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY The Missoula Children’s Theatre is calling all student actors for its annual visit to Lincoln City. The musical theater workshop will take place from Monday to Friday, June 19-23. As the grounds of the Lincoln City Cultural Center are under heavy construction, the auditions, rehearsals and performance will all be taking place this year in

Two local groups present “Dances from the Heart” this weekend during benefit performances at Newport PAC

June 1, 2023

By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Pacific Dance Ensemble and the Newport School of Artistic Movement present the 36th annual “Dances from the Heart: A Celebration of Spring and Benefit Auction” at the Newport Performing Arts Center this weekend. This year’s performances will feature works by ensemble and school alumni Amber Star Merkens and Livanna Maislen. Guest musician Alex Llumiquinga

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

May 31, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ deputy city recorder and a former temporary employee have filed suit in U.S. District Court against the city, seeking unspecified damages for what they claim is racial discrimination, retaliation and discriminatory pay practices. An attorney for deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson of Yachats and former administrative assistant Anita Sites of

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Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

Homeless and Housing in Lincoln County: What are the numbers? What are the issues? What are solutions? What is anyone doing?

Oregon senators joining walkout will face $325 daily fines for unexcused absences starting Monday

Yachats area had its second driest May in 18 years, according to weather watchers

USF&WS will once again try to determine if rare coastal beetle deserves federal protection as endangered

Lincoln County resident asks Senator Anderson to help end GOP walkout

Judge agrees Thursday to let youth climate activists continue their 2015 lawsuit against federal government

Reknown Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Lincoln County and looking for performers for June 24 shows

Two local groups present “Dances from the Heart” this weekend during benefit performances at Newport PAC

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

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Yachats “open mic” night

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop and meeting

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission