By CHRIS LEHMAN/Oregon Public Broadcasting In November 1986, the last time there was no incumbent on the ballot in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, […]
Interior Department announces it is looking at sites off Coos Bay and Brookings for wind farms
By OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday that it’s considering two areas off the Oregon Coast for offshore wind energy production. The agency has identified locations about […]
Yachats church hosting one-stop volunteer fair Saturday afternoon
YACHATS — If the post-pandemic (fingers crossed) era has you looking for ways to be involved in the community, a “Kindness Fair” from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday can be a “one-stop-shopping” […]
Waldport launches “Beach, Bike and Blues” event Saturday as Oregon Coast Gravel Epic brings 500 bicyclists to town
By BREEANA LAUGHLIN/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — A new festival in Waldport will bring adventure bicyclists together with community members for a day full of “Beach, Bike and Blues” on Saturday. […]
Seal Rock fire chief and board say any homeowner insurance increases not due to district’s new safety ratings
By JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – Any homeowners in the Seal Rock Fire District who may have seen a steep increase in their insurance policies shouldn’t blame a newly […]
Despite enrollment losses, inflation, Oregon ‘s community colleges propose little to no tuition increases — including OCCC
Chemeketa Community College. Despite losses in enrollment and rising costs, most community colleges in Oregon will raise tuition by just a few dollars per credit hour. (File/Salem Reporter) By ALEX […]
Central Coast fire board signs agreement with Waldport for five-year lease of city-owned downtown station
WALDPORT – After some blustering, an attorney’s investigation and an appraisal last year, the board of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue district has quietly approved a five-year […]
Lodging group expects to complete purchase of Adobe Motel in Yachats on Friday, considers houses on portion of property
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The city’s largest motel complex is being acquired by a coastal lodging group in a sale expected to be completed by Friday. Ed and […]
14 brands of electric vehicles available to inspect Saturday at Newport event
NEWPORT – Tired of paying $4.50 for a gallon of gas? Fourteen different brands of electric vehicles – including a Rivian pickup truck – will be available to inspect from […]
As budget season approaches, Yachats council OKs initial capital spending plans, but wants community meeting on Commons
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The Yachats City Council has taken the first step to develop one- to five-year spending plans that lays out millions for proposed projects ranging […]