YACHATS – The Yachats Rural Fire District is seeking applications for a soon-to-be vacant seat on its five-member board. Donald Tucker submitted his resignation for health reasons in October but […]
Samaritan hospice organization discusses end-of-life care
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is inviting people with an interest in end-of-life care to attend a film screening and discussion from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Samaritan Center for […]
No longer worth the time, money and hassle, Waldport looking to end its 28-year-old traffic court
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – A perceived jaw-dropping decrease in the number of traffic citations issued in Waldport looked to be the death knell for the city’s long-standing […]
Since 1985 the Siletz community and its school have set aside one day to honor all veterans
By LORI TOBIAS/The Oregonian/OregonLive It all started at the Siletz Valley School in 1985 as a simple way to say thank you to Lincoln County veterans. On that day, […]
Veterans “Stand Down” event is Thursday in Newport
Lincoln County Veteran Services Office is holding a “Stand Down” event Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Oregon National Guard Armory in Newport to help connect veterans with services. The event […]
Yachats closes river beach access after sewage spill Saturday
YACHATS – The city of Yachats and Oregon State Parks closed beach access to the mouth of the Yachats River on Saturday afternoon after an estimated 62,000 gallons of […]
Second year of cell phone ban at Lincoln City middle/high school showing benefits in the classroom, hallways
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews LINCOLN CITY — Sarah Horobin experienced the increasing distraction of students with cell phones in her Taft High School classes over the years. It was hard […]
Corvallis family developers hope to create “cool little wonderland” on three acres in downtown Waldport
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – Tee to green is a fair way apart but barring any sand trap trouble, a first-time developer hopes for a-hole-in-one with plans to land […]
Yachats fire board cautiously adopts district goals as it also begins to grapple with $6 million lawsuit
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – When the five-member board for the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District meets Monday it will be operating under its first goals in a decade […]
With 67-vote margin, Lincoln County commission race won’t likely be determined until Tuesday night
It may take until Tuesday night — a week after the Nov. 5 general election — to determine the winner of the lone race for a seat on the […]