WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has received state grants totaling $53,000 to help it determine its future housing needs and at the same time help update the city’s zoning […]
CEO of Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County honored by national, rural health organization
NEWPORT – Dr. Lesley Ogden, chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services two hospitals in Lincoln County, has been named a 2021 “community star” by a national rural health […]
Oregon State University Board selects search firm to help it find next president
By MEERAH POWELL/Oregon Public Broadcasting CORVALLIS — Oregon’s largest university has taken its latest step toward finding a permanent leader to replace the president who left amid controversy earlier this […]
A lack of affordable housing, child care is holding Oregon back, state business development agency says
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a rosy picture of the state’s recovery. Wages have grown and household spending is strong. In a year, employment […]
Circuit judge stops Lincoln County from implementing measure that phases out short-term rentals until at least March
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A judge has issue a preliminary injunction to stop Lincoln County from implementing until at least March a voter-approved initiative that phases out vacation rentals in unincorporated […]
Oregon governor, legislative leaders announces goals for special session that begins Monday
By JIM REDDEN/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced an agreement with leaders of the Oregon Legislature for bills to be considered at the special session she […]
House 9 miles up the Alsea River goes up in flames Thursday after firefighters from three agencies hampered by access issues
TIDEWATER – A house on the south side of the Alsea River accessible only by boat was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon after firefighters from three agencies were unable […]
South Lincoln Resources and its volunteers live up to motto of “Neighbor helping neighbor” year round, but especially in the holiday season
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — The name isn’t snappy. The location is off the beaten path. And it takes some explaining to understand the whys and wherefores of which […]
Waldport council votes Thursday to allow accessory dwelling units, but puts off garage requirement until there’s a broader look at parking issues
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city believes it has a parking problem in residential neighborhoods. Too many vehicles parked on some too-narrow streets. Vehicles spilling onto front lawns, often […]
Yachats Parks & Commons Commission asks council to commit to $400,000 repairs of city-owned Little Log Church this summer
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – After a warning that the Little Log Church could literally fall down if nothing is done, the Yachats Parks & Commons Commission voted unanimously […]