COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs

July 1, 2024

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 from July through November and to begin making repairs to its deteriorating station in downtown Waldport. It is the first time the district has taken out a loan against future

YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000

June 27, 2024

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 of Thursday, readers and two Oregon foundations have contributed $31,600 toward the goal. If we reach $45,000 that kicks in a second $5,000 “challenge” contribution from a local donor, whose

Waldport council calls special meeting Monday to consider higher-than-wanted deputy contract

June 27, 2024

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 at the hands of county commissioners Wednesday. The three-member board of commissioners voted unanimously to sign a one-year contract with Waldport to continue to provide two contract deputies at a

High schoolers part of training program to help turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce

June 25, 2024

By ALEJANDRO FIGUEROA/Oregon Public Broadcasting SILETZ — Patrick Clarke is outside, setting up a big pot of broth with Cajun spices over a propane flame. He’s already got a grill running and has set out the corn, potatoes, sausage and pink shrimp. He leans down to a chest cooler filled with ice and pulls out a live Dungeness crab. “This

Campaigns trade barbs after Republican challenger sends email seeking six debates with Rep. Hoyle

June 24, 2024

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Republican congressional nominee Monique DeSpain is challenging Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle to six debates in a congressional district that many Republican operatives are eying as key to maintaining the party’s slight majority in the House. DeSpain made the challenge via a news release and email last week, according to campaign communications director, Kevin Hoar.

Port of Alsea hits a snag in search for new manager as replacement resigns, business slows

June 23, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The Port of Alsea is postponing looking for a new manager until winter after the man hired for the job resigned and business this year dropped significantly. “I have been telling you every month for the last few months that this year has a totally different feel to it financially,” manager Roxie Cuellar told

YachatsNews passes first benchmark in local fundraising effort; two weeks left in June campaign

June 20, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The past two years when YachatsNews conducted its local fundraising campaign my wife, Kathi, asked if I’m embarrassed to seek donations from people. My answer has been “No, it’s simply a request, not a demand” and people are obviously free to choose whether to support us financially. Yes, it is always a bit awkward, but I

Lincoln County district attorney-elect Jenna Wallace will be appointed to office Friday, begins work rebuilding office

June 20, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will appoint Jenna Wallace as Lincoln County’s next district attorney on Friday as Lanee Danforth’s resignation takes effect six months before the end of her troubled four-year term. Wallace won the May primary to succeed Danforth after the incumbent decided weeks before the primary not to seek re-election. Wallace would normally have

OSU hopes 77-unit apartment complex for marine science center students, staff will help housing issues

June 18, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT — When Oregon State University asked years ago to expand its Hatfield Marine Science Center it made a commitment to develop housing for some of the students, faculty and researchers drawn to the new facility. On Monday, it officially broke ground on a $16.5 million, 77-unit apartment project to do just that. The 34,000-square-foot complex

City of Waldport thinks it has a “smoking deal” for playground surface at new Southworth Park

June 17, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT — Something out of the ordinary happened when Waldport city manager Dann Cutter began casting about to find a contractor to install a special surface for the playground planned for Louis Southworth Park. He knew it would be expensive but did not realize just how expensive. He had previously informed the Waldport city council that

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COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs

YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000

Waldport council calls special meeting Monday to consider higher-than-wanted deputy contract

High schoolers part of training program to help turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce

Campaigns trade barbs after Republican challenger sends email seeking six debates with Rep. Hoyle

Port of Alsea hits a snag in search for new manager as replacement resigns, business slows

YachatsNews passes first benchmark in local fundraising effort; two weeks left in June campaign

Lincoln County district attorney-elect Jenna Wallace will be appointed to office Friday, begins work rebuilding office

OSU hopes 77-unit apartment complex for marine science center students, staff will help housing issues

City of Waldport thinks it has a “smoking deal” for playground surface at new Southworth Park

Letters from readers

Commissioner clarifies stance on Veterans Service levy on Nov. 4 ballot

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

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

Obituaries

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Civic Calendar

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Workshop meeting of Seal Rock and East Lincoln County fire district boards

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

Public & Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE: Seal Rock Fire District and East Lincoln County Fire District

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

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