After completing two housing studies, Yachats seeks third grant to help find short- and long-term solutions

July 20, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The data has been collected, potential solutions sorted, and now the recommendations – short and long-term — have been made on how to possibly help Yachats correct some affordable housing issues. The recommendations will need more community conversations and even the simplest will not be easy to implement, so the Planning Commission wants the

With a coin flip to break a 2-2 tie, winner Barry Collins is sworn in as Yachats’ newest city council member

July 20, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Choosing a new city council member came down to a coin toss at Yachats’ city council meeting Wednesday after four current members were split on which of two applicants was the best fit. The mayor and three councilors wrote their votes on pieces of paper and passed them to deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson,

Will Yachats’ next city manager have to walk on water to get the job? Council, recruiting firm go over long list of attributes

July 13, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The next full-time Yachats city manager needs to be a good communicator and facilitator who is in step with the environmental and cultural sensitivity the town prides itself on. Those were crucial qualities the mayor and two council members stressed to Jensen Strategies staff as they reviewed the documents the Portland-based recruiting firm had

A record dry June following a very dry May could lead to water-use restrictions this summer in Yachats

July 6, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — A nearly bone dry June and the prospect of little rain in July and August likely means some water restrictions coming to Yachats. The question is when. The key for coastal water providers is the amount of rain their areas receive in May and June. A wet spring usually means lots of water through

After years of frustration, the simple idea of “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive in Yachats finally taking shape

June 19, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – What seemed like a simple idea almost three years ago took root – literally – this weekend when dozens of volunteers painstakenly planted hundreds of native plants in two small “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive. Members of the city’s Parks & Commons Commission, the Yachats Trails Team and other volunteers spent much of

Latest interim Yachats city manager gives his assessment of issues — they’re both troublesome and promising

June 18, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — After 10 days on the job, Yachats’ new interim city manager Rick Sant dove headlong into the deep end of the municipal pool with a no holds barred assessment of the city’s state of affairs during last week’s city council meeting. There was no sugar coating or varnishing of opinion as Sant delivered his

Saying she no longer has the “passion or energy” for politics, Yachats city councilor Ann Stott resigns mid-term

June 15, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Saying she no longer had the “passion or energy” to be a member of the Yachats city council, Ann Stott resigned Tuesday after serving 2 1/2 years. Stott, who twice ran unsuccessfully for mayor, tendered her resignation in a letter to fellow council members. Mayor Craig Berdie announced Stott’s resignation at Wednesday’s council meeting. Stott

Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

June 1, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats City Council voted unanimously Thursday to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager while they search to fill the position permanently. Sant takes the helm on the heels of manager Heide Lambert’s resignation, which took effect Wednesday. He stepped into the breach after two candidates for the position fell through after

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

May 31, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ deputy city recorder and a former temporary employee have filed suit in U.S. District Court against the city, seeking unspecified damages for what they claim is racial discrimination, retaliation and discriminatory pay practices. An attorney for deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson of Yachats and former administrative assistant Anita Sites of

Yachats council agrees to ask former southern California newspaper executive to be interim city manager

May 24, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – Rick Sant moved to Yachats three years ago after a career helping run large newspaper operations in Orange County, Calif. and Spokane. Now he’s offering to help the city of Yachats until it can find a new city manager. After a special meeting and executive session Tuesday, the city council voted unanimously to negotiate

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After completing two housing studies, Yachats seeks third grant to help find short- and long-term solutions

With a coin flip to break a 2-2 tie, winner Barry Collins is sworn in as Yachats’ newest city council member

Will Yachats’ next city manager have to walk on water to get the job? Council, recruiting firm go over long list of attributes

A record dry June following a very dry May could lead to water-use restrictions this summer in Yachats

After years of frustration, the simple idea of “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive in Yachats finally taking shape

Latest interim Yachats city manager gives his assessment of issues — they’re both troublesome and promising

Saying she no longer has the “passion or energy” for politics, Yachats city councilor Ann Stott resigns mid-term

Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

Yachats council agrees to ask former southern California newspaper executive to be interim city manager

Letters from readers

Whale’s entanglement shows need for better derelict gear removal program

Sen. Anderson’s chief of staff out of bounds on ICE and Newport “boomer hippies” remarks

A farewell letter to the Yachats whale

Yes, everyone in Waldport community should refrain from further attacks

The community speaks — ICE detention center not welcome in Newport

Let’s show some grace to all involved in whale’s attempted, emotional rescue

Obituaries

Jon M. French of Waldport

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Civic Calendar

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Waldport City Council

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Public & Legal Notices

CITY OF NEWPORT, OREGON NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Newport High School

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Waldport High School