By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Shut for 10 weeks, the owners of the Adobe Motel and Restaurant used it as an opportunity to replace headboards and beds in its 110 rooms and […]
Lincoln County grand jury indicts three Otis men on attempted murder, robbery charges
On May 19th, 2020 at about 10:00 PM, three Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies and a Lincoln City Police Officer were in the Otis area investigating a disturbance call. While at […]
Businesses, foresters, parks and outdoor leaders tell legislators about coronavirus impact
By Gary A. Warner/Oregon Capital Bureau State legislators heard a parade of woes ranging from ruined businesses to crippled conservation education programs to the likelihood of devastating wildfires, all during […]
Yachats can learn from what happens when circumstances close vacation rentals
When considering a major decision, especially one that affects the lives and livelihoods of many others, it is wise to consider what could happen in a worst case scenario. What […]
Oregon legislators will get a second chance Saturday to quiz state employment officials
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers will get a new chance to question officials about the much-criticized performance of the Employment Department in handling a record number of claims […]
Two Yachats commissions debate, then recommend $158,000 street and parking project near Commons
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two city of Yachats commissions gave their approval Wednesday to a $158,000 street and parking project for a 100-yard length of road between the Yachats Commons […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate jumps to 26.2 percent in April, highest in Oregon
Lincoln County’s estimated unemployment rate skyrocketed to a record 26.2 percent in April, the Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday, in the agency’s first county-by-county look at how the coronavirus […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Wednesday, May 27; Lincoln County has “presumptive” case
Oregon reports 71 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, no new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 148, the Oregon […]
Lincoln County announces its 10th COVID case — the first of a young person between the ages 10-19
Lincoln County Public Health announced a 10th confirmed COVID-19 case Thursday evening, the county’s first case involving a young person between the ages of 10 and 19. The person […]
Lincoln County commissioners, staff debate requiring public to wear face masks in county buildings
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Should the public be required to wear face coverings in government buildings when they reopen? Lincoln County courts will require it. County employees can be required […]