By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com and GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Voters in Lincoln County – especially those affiliated with a political party – know how to do it. So far. […]
Yachats city staff completing move Friday to 501 Building, which has been refurbished for first time since city bought it five years ago
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com After five years of sitting cold and empty, the city of Yachats’ 501 Building has new occupants – its own staff. City staff will finish the […]
Former Lincoln County lawyer urges vote for Buckley, admonishes two judges for interference
To the editor: I have watched closely the events surrounding the campaign for Lincoln County Circuit Judge pitting incumbent Marcia Buckley against newcomer Amanda Benjamin. I am urging you to […]
Port of Alsea will keep boat launch and marina open an additional three weeks before re-construction starts Nov. 15
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Crabbers and fishermen using the Port of Alsea’s boat launch and dock are getting a three-week reprieve on its closure. The port will close […]
Residents rebuilding homes in Otis bristle at Lincoln County School District’s tax; officials say they can’t change it, but other districts have
By KYLE IBOSHI/KGW.TV OTIS — Survivors of Oregon’s devastating wildfires are facing hefty taxes to rebuild their homes. In Lincoln County, an obscure construction tax intended to help the […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Thursday, Oct. 29; state hits new daily high but no new cases in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 575 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 673, the […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Oct. 27
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20306147 10/27/2020 14:58 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN Crash – Injury Location 101 HWY, Mile post 104 104, LINCOLN Narrative Summary ***E-CRASH*** On 10/27/20 at approximately 3:00 PM, a […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, Oct. 28; Lincoln County adds 1 case
Oregon reports 424 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 671, the […]
Children’s street naming contest for Yachats has a winner — La De Da Lane
Finally, a name that only people in Yachats will understand. A one-block portion of Driftwood Lane between West Sixth Street and the Yachats Commons has officially been re-named La De […]
OSU’s annual “state of the coast” conference goes virtual this year
The annual State of the Coast Conference is being held virtually this year and offered to the public free of charge. The conference, hosted by Oregon Sea Grant, will be from 8:30 a.m. […]