By SYDNE LONG and MALYA FASS/FLUX Magazine NEWPORT — “One day I’m going to die at sea,” Josh Porter said as he walked into his living room to greet […]
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July 4 fireworks cleanup collects more than 1,500 pounds of debris
Almost as soon as the glare of July 4 fireworks on the central Oregon coast began to fade, a small army of volunteers went to work cleaning up as […]
Oregon state parks agency is considering raising camping fees. Here’s how to weigh in
By Oregon Public Broadcasting and YachatsNews Oregon State Parks is proposing an increased rate range for the use of campsites and other facilities starting in 2025. But fees won’t be […]
YachatsNews local fundraising campaign reaches $48,000 to support local reporting efforts
Thank you for helping YachatsNews’ effort to grow and expand. By the time the last of checks or PayPal donations trickle in this month, YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign should […]
YachatsNews takes a week off from most publishing; resumes posting stories Sunday, July 14
YachatsNews is taking a short, week-long break from reporting and posting stories. We made it through the local July 3-4 celebrations, lots of government meetings, breaking news and now […]
For one bright day in July, a community’s celebration brings a feeling of friendship and unity to thousands
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Something special flowed through the sea-salted air of Yachats’ Fourth of July celebration this year. Something only glimpsed in the explosion of color and […]
Waldport council criticizes county over sheriff’s contract — proposes splitting second deputy with Yachats
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNew WALDPORT – Decades of Waldport employing two sheriff’s deputies may have come to an end. Maybe. The Waldport city council held a special meeting Monday to […]
COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The board of the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District has approved seeking a loan for up to $800,000 to help it meet expenses […]
YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews This is the last week of YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign and hopefully a push to reach the $50,000 mark in the effort. As […]
Waldport council calls special meeting Monday to consider higher-than-wanted deputy contract
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Efforts to complete an agreement to provide Yachats with its first contract sheriff’s deputy while simultaneously lowering the cost of Waldport’s two deputies hit more roadblocks […]