By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle With the Covid-19 vaccine mandate looming, the Oregon Nurses Association stepped into the fray Thursday, calling on the state to take “bold” action to give […]
Yachats needs to protect wetlands, reject proposed motel development
To the editor: When we live in a beautiful place, one that people travel to for enjoyment, quiet and the beauty of living at the edge of a continent, with […]
Facts, not fear mongering, count when considering STR issues in Lincoln County
To the editor: We have a choice to be informed by verifiable facts, or succumb to fear mongering, misrepresentation and lies. The phrase “Follow the Money” has never been more […]
After 15 years of sharing and repairing, Waldport’s Green Bike Co-op has been even busier during pandemic lockdown
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Pandemic restrictions don’t make anyone happy, but they’ve brought an unexpected boost to the Green Bike Co-op. While the all-volunteer bicycle sharing/selling/repairing group has […]
Yachats City Council names two finalists for city manager position — a Planning Commission member and nonprofit executive both from the area
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council has announced its two finalists for city manager – a well-known former city contractor and Planning Commission member who moved here nine years […]
Seal Rock fire board votes 3-1 – after one resignation — to hire former Toledo chief as consultant until it can find new leader
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – The Seal Rock Fire District board voted 3-1 Wednesday to hire the former fire chief in Toledo to manage the department until it […]
As deadline nears on Oregon vaccination mandate, rates for Lincoln County educators and most medical providers hits 93-96 percent
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com and LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Schools and medical providers in Lincoln County who fall under the governor’s vaccination mandate say they have compliance rates of 93 […]
Yachats commission asks City Council to allocate funds for open space design, pocket parks and bike rack projects
The Yachats Parks & Commons wants the city to keep moving on some projects. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend to the City Council that it: Release up […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 4-6
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21283952 10/04/2021 23:58 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Towed vehicle – Abandoned/Hazard SP21284293 10/05/2021 12:43 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID Warrant Arrest Location 101 and 20, OR USA Narrative Summary On 10/5/21 at […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 7: 1,453 new cases, 9 in Lincoln County; 59 more deaths
Oregon reports 1,453 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 59 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — There are 59 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,959 […]