On April 8th, 2022 at approximately 2:13 PM, Sergeant Jack Dunteman was on patrol in Depoe Bay and observed what appeared to be a disabled vehicle stopped in one of […]
During 11-way appearance, Republicans vow to restore timber industry, protect ag if they win Oregon governor’s race
Republican candidates for governor talk during a break in a debate at the Venetian in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Thursday, April 7. From left: Stan Pulliam, Bill Sizemore, Christine Drazan, Court […]
“Help wanted” signs say it all — many employers in central coast’s tourist-oriented economy are still hunting for workers
By JORDAN ESSOE and DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com They’re hard to miss. Blooming on shop doors and restaurant windows up and down the coast, across the state, and nationwide are signs that […]
Clash between Lincoln County DA and commissioners over detective position fueled by mistrust, social media posts and allegations over most everything
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com NEWPORT – A nasty dispute between the Lincoln County district attorney and county commissioners and its staff over hiring a DA’s detective may resolve itself in […]
City of Yachats is getting rid of some worn out equipment, including “Officer Creepy’s” longtime ride
YACHATS – “Officer Creepy” is going to need a new ride. The battered mannequin has been used since 2017 as a prop in an old black-and-white cop car that […]
Pay for email? That’s one of the choices facing current users of “@peak.org” address
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Free public email has been around since the 1990s, but some central coast residents could be paying for the service if they want to keep their […]
Academic study says Oregon officials failed farmworkers during Covid; OSHA denies findings
University researchers interviewed 48 farmworkers for an in-depth look at their situation. (Oregon State University) By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The past two years have been difficult for everyone, but […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for March 30 to April 8
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22076581 03/30/2022 13:37 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Impound Vehicle Location 101, Mile post 115, LINCOLN Narrative Summary A vehicle stopped for expired tags was towed to impound by […]
Beachcomber finds body partially buried in sand in Lincoln City
EARLY MORNING BEACHCOMBER FINDS BODY ON BEACH IN LINCOLN CITY News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: April 7th, 2022 4:57 PM On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at about […]
Church group and kids distribute water conservation cards to visitors
YACHATS — Guests at some local hotels and vacation rentals will soon get a water conservation message, thanks to efforts by a church committee and the Yachats Homeschool Group. […]