Faced with a barrage of criticism and unable to explain how the money might be spent, the Yachats City Council has backed off a proposed doubling of fees for […]
OSU scientist talks Saturday about freshwater aquifers off the Oregon coast
Is there fresh water below the salt water of the Pacific Ocean to serve Oregon’s coastal communities? A hydro-geologist from Oregon State University who wants to explore that possibility will […]
Yachats library changes volunteer leadership positions
The Yachats Library now has co-librarians to replace its longtime head librarian and children’s librarian. The Yachats Library Commission last week appointed Rose Valentine and Diane Allen as co-head librarians […]
Port of Alsea delays $2.66 million marina project for a year because of permit issues
By Quinton Smith/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Delays in getting a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is forcing the Port of Alsea to delay rebuilding its marina and […]
City halts Yachats Library expansion, seeks to leverage new $150,000 donation
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Library Commission wants to step back from an immediate expansion of the city library after the pledge of a $150,000 donation by longtime resident […]
Yachats’ fake cop car and ‘Officer Creepy’ do their job in slowing Highway 101 traffic
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The 14-year-old black and white Ford Crown Victoria sporting a big city of Yachats logo sits at a slight angle along U.S. Highway 101 on the […]
Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailboat 20 miles west of Newport on Wednesday
Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailboat off Oregon coast Editors’ Note: Click on images to download high resolution video SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued five adults aboard a disabled […]
Oregon nursing board proposes $5,000 fine for false claims by newly elected Yachats Fire member
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Oregon State Board of Nursing on Wednesday voted to fine a newly elected member of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District $5,000 for claiming in […]
Yachats council hopes to finish up vacation rental ordinances on Wednesday
The Yachats City Council plans Wednesday afternoon to finish a contentious six month process of deciding how to regulate vacation rentals in Yachats. Two weeks ago the council voted […]
Yachats gets ready to kick off 20 years of celebrating mushrooms with big weekend of events
Yachats will fill with mushrooms and people who love them for three days starting Friday, Oct. 18. Sponsored by the Yachats Chamber of Commerce, the Yachats Mushroom Festival is […]