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By JAMIE HALE/The Oregonian/OregonLive Forged by an explosive volcanic eruption in southwest Oregon, Table Rocks took their shape over millions of years, carved by the steady waters of the Rogue River which flows more than 800 feet below the rim. Every autumn, as temperatures drop and rainclouds return, acorns fall from oak trees that surround the pair of flat-topped

Four projects in Lincoln County ranging from fire stations to a welding training center to wastewater repairs are among 15 projects that Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore. has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee as candidates for funding in fiscal 2024-2025. “These 15 projects reflect the priorities of local communities who know their needs best,” said Hoyle said in a

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews Friday launches a weekend of “safe, inclusive fun” around the Commons, as Yachats Pride offers its sixth celebration of equality and diversity. “Under the Big Top” is the festival theme, bringing events like Drag Bingo, a dance party, live music, games, a Puppy Parade, and a “dunk tank” featuring local luminaries. “Pride is about celebrating community

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews At 10 a.m. every Saturday for four years a collection of Yachats-area residents grab homemade signs and stand along U.S. Highway 101 in the center of town to ask people to become more racially aware. They wave to people who honk as they drive past, or smile at others who give them a different type of

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Scenic walking trails are big attractions for local residents and visitors, but how did they come to be? And who keeps the forest and seaside paths clear and groomed for year round use? The enlightening answers are in a new book, Yachats Trails … An illustrated History, which does more than look at the past

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews Summer starts sizzling this Memorial Day weekend in Yachats with a roster of special events and local traditions — an art show, a handcrafts and baked goods bazaar, an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast, a big book sale and a farmer’s market. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-May 26 Yachats Arts Guild “Spring Into Art!” show, 10 a.m.