By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County commissioners plan to debate again Monday whether to proceed with their application to go to Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan, or pull back […]
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2020 Census moves into final months as responses lag in Yachats and Lincoln County
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com More than a few Yachats-area households can expect a visit in coming weeks from 2020 Census takers. That’s because just 21 percent of Yachats-area households have […]
Did a dying Newport man have COVID-19 or die from it? Family disputes label as Oregon health officials explain why
By CRISTIN SEVERANCE/KGW-TV Fred Creasy was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the end of June. Doctors gave the 81-year-old just 30 days to live. He died at […]
After objections, Yachats council delays decision on $165,000 street project and schedules online meeting to hear ideas, alternatives
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Under pressure from some residents to shrink the size of a street project, the Yachats City Council decided Wednesday to look at alternatives before deciding how […]
Yachats-to-Florence bus operators adjust schedule so that it now makes quick connection to Eugene
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The operators of a bus system between Yachats and Florence have adjusted its schedule so that riders can now get all the way to Eugene in […]
Neighborhood groups opposed to vacation rentals miss signature deadline for November ballot, now aim for May 2021
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A coalition of Lincoln County neighborhoods failed to collect enough signatures by Wednesday night to get an initiative on the November ballot that proposes phasing out vacation […]
After split commission vote, Lincoln County applies to enter Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan on Aug. 24
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County is asking the state permission to move into Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan in three weeks, allowing theaters, pools, bowling alleys and indoor […]
Lincoln County’s call center uses variety of resources to help with coronavirus questions and resources
By ANGELA NEBEL/For YachatsNews.com Lauren Seager of Lincoln City, a recent graduate of Oregon State University, has been on the phone a lot lately. But she’s not catching up […]
After 13,000 meals over 4 months, Waldport Moose Lodge brings its community food project to an end
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – After serving 13,000 meals in 4½ months, the non-stop food program by the Waldport Moose Lodge for people in need came to a quiet […]
Recreational season for fall Chinook begins Saturday on the Oregon coast, but predicted low returns should frustrate most fishermen
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The recreational season for fall Chinook on the central Oregon coast opens Saturday, but fishermen should not expect to see much improvement in catches over the past […]