Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years

February 13, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – After 20 years on the job, the administrator of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District finally received her first “annual” performance evaluation. Frankie Petrick, who serves as both the district’s paid administrator and its volunteer fire chief, chose to forgo holding the evaluation during an executive (closed) session and opted instead to have it

Dungeness crab haul is down this season for Oregon fleet, but strong prices making up for less volume

February 11, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab catch is down so far this season but the price fishermen are getting for their catch is buoying the fleet’s spreadsheets. “The volume is down but the price has been really good so the actual money to the boats is still up there,” said Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s state fishery

Unusual exhibit this weekend in Yachats showcases the vibrant work of reclusive Washington artist

February 11, 2025

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Is that an image of the cosmos or a peek inside the human soul? Does that riot of color evoke a field of flowers or a psychedelic dream? A Yachats art appreciator is inviting the public to find their own answers at an unusual exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,

Lincoln County’s first full-time administrator resigns after almost three years in the job

February 10, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was updated Wednesday, Feb. 12 to include portions of Tim Johnson’s resignation letter to county commissioners. By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Tim Johnson, who had served as Lincoln County’s first administrator for nearly three years, resigned Friday after apparent dissatisfaction by commissioners with his work. Johnson was hired as the county’s first administrator in April 2022 after

Latino residents in Lincoln County get advice on how to deal with potential federal immigration enforcement

February 6, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Leaders in Lincoln County’s Latino and Hispanic community have held three meetings to inform people of their rights following growing tension about mass deportations promised by President Donald Trump and carried out by federal immigration authorities. Fear of racial profiling and aggression was already a concern after an anonymous letter was sent to several local officials

Attempt by Lincoln County commission chair and counsel to consolidate authority runs into opposition

February 6, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT – An attempt by Lincoln County commission chair Claire Hall and county counsel Kristin Yuille to put Hall in charge of the commission’s work and departmental oversight ran into opposition and some skepticism from two other commissioners Wednesday. The attempt came during the last meeting of commissioner Kaety Jacobson, who is quitting Feb. 14 with

Agencies and volunteers canvass shelters, food banks and camps for annual, week-long count of the homeless

February 6, 2025

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Dozen of volunteers from a variety of Lincoln County agencies are fanning out across the area in an effort to determine how many people currently are homeless. The formally named Point in Time Count’s success, officials say, is critical because it directly determines how much money Lincoln County receives from state and federal sources to bolster

Judge rules in county’s favor on land-use dispute, says yurts used as housing in timber area must be removed

February 6, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews For the second time in a year, a Lincoln County circuit judge has ruled against a business owner’s housing project in a forest north of Yachats and ordered four yurts on the property be removed. Judge Marcia Buckley on Monday denied another appeal attempt by Linda Hetzler and her husband, Thomas Smith, to keep the yurts

Seal Rock Fire chief and volunteers clash with board member over belief he does not support them

February 4, 2025

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews SEAL ROCK – The seeming calm preceding Seal Rock Fire District’s board meeting last week gave no indication of the powder keg that was about to blow. Firefighting staff and volunteers seated themselves in folding chairs across the back of the fire station’s conference room. An inviting spread of food graced a side table. The only

Lincoln County names four finalists for appointment to soon-to-be vacant commissioner position

February 4, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Two previously unsuccessful Lincoln County commission candidates, a former Wyoming mayor, and a city of Newport grants administrator are the finalists for a potential appointment to the county’s three-member board of commissioners. Twenty-six people applied to fill the remaining two years of Kaety Jacobson’s four-year term after she unexpectedly quit effective Feb. 14. Commissioners Claire Hall

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Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years

Dungeness crab haul is down this season for Oregon fleet, but strong prices making up for less volume

Unusual exhibit this weekend in Yachats showcases the vibrant work of reclusive Washington artist

Lincoln County’s first full-time administrator resigns after almost three years in the job

Latino residents in Lincoln County get advice on how to deal with potential federal immigration enforcement

Attempt by Lincoln County commission chair and counsel to consolidate authority runs into opposition

Agencies and volunteers canvass shelters, food banks and camps for annual, week-long count of the homeless

Judge rules in county’s favor on land-use dispute, says yurts used as housing in timber area must be removed

Seal Rock Fire chief and volunteers clash with board member over belief he does not support them

Lincoln County names four finalists for appointment to soon-to-be vacant commissioner position

Letters from readers

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Obituaries

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats

Civic Calendar

Newport Planning Commission work session and regular meeting

Lincoln County School District board special meeting

Port of Newport Commission monthly meeting

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

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

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD

Otter Rock Water District NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING