By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council gave City Manager Shannon Beaucaire the go-ahead Thursday to advertise for an administrative assistant position now being filled by a temporary contractor. […]
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Some problem curbs in downtown Yachats could get changed — but it could be a year or two away and quite costly
Those pesky “bulb” curbs that are good for pedestrians in downtown Yachats but a headache for trucks and cars, may be getting trimmed back a few feet. But don’t hold […]
Yachats council asks three city commissions to bring back ideas by Sept. 16 on how to improve street, parking project
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council has kicked design ideas for a controversial 100-yard street paving project back to three commissions to help find ways for the $165,000 […]
Council member will challenge Yachats mayor in November election; at least five others seek 4-year council seats
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats City Council member who is often at odds with the mayor and city manager has filed to run for the mayor’s position in the […]
Feeling lucky? Yachats establishes lottery for vacation rental license once city drops below 125 limit
Want a coveted vacation rental license in Yachats? How lucky do you feel? The Yachats City Council has approved a plan for a vacation rental license waiting list and […]
Objecting to Driftwood project, two Yachats council members invoke little-used rule to put off vote on $165,000 paving plan
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two Yachats City Council members objecting to plans to pave a 100-yard-long street adjacent to the city’s 4-acre ball field used a rare parliamentary maneuver Wednesday […]
Yachats drops “24-hour” wait regulation on lodging, Lincoln County remains only jurisdiction with rule
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Motels and short-term rentals in unincorporated Lincoln County are now the only lodging facilities that have to wait 24 hours before housekeepers can enter to clean […]
Yachats council approves 2020-21 budgets – $1.43 million for general operations and $1.55 million for capital projects
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council approved a 2020-21 spending plan for the city on Wednesday, agreeing on a $1.43 million general fund operating budget that maintains services […]
After another contentious discussion, Yachats council votes 3-2 to proceed with $158,000 street project
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Yachats is moving ahead with a $158,000 project to rebuild a crumbling street between the 501 Building and large, grass field but not without another contentious discussion […]
City of Yachats increases amount of individual business loans to $10,000
The city of Yachats’ business loan program that hasn’t drawn much interest has increased the amount of money available to $10,000. The city began a low-interest business loan in April […]