By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com When classes resumed this week, Lincoln County school administrators faced the unprecedented situation of hoping they have enough employees to keep the operation running. That’s primarily […]
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USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed
YACHATS – After six months of substitutes and occasional closures, the Yachats Post Office has a new postmaster – and more help is on the way. Chanda Kowitz of […]
Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income
A new comprehensive look at fishing’s place in Lincoln County’s economy shows a growing impact on income in the county. The Resource Group of Corvallis looked at the financial […]
Daily Covid-19 cases double this week in Lincoln County, bringing new warnings from health officials about New Years gatherings
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Lincoln County have doubled in the past two days and public health officials believe it is due to holiday gatherings and […]
Transient already on probation for assault is arrested after trying to strangle homeless man outside Yachats Commons
YACHATS – A 45-year-old transient already on probation for trying to strangle a woman in Lane County was arrested Christmas Eve on four charges after attacking a homeless man […]
Seal Rock fire board appoints new member, plans another appointment Jan. 6 after Dec. 15 death of its chairman
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – The Seal Rock Fire District board – rocked by the sudden death of chair Al Anton two weeks ago – has appointed a […]
Transgender doctor files $20 million lawsuit against Samaritan Health Services, Newport hospital claiming “sham” investigation and discipline
By EMILY GREEN/The Lund Report A Newport doctor is suing Samaritan Health Services and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital for nearly $20 million, alleging that his advocacy for a transgender health […]
For second year, pandemic forces some changes in 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike in Yachats
YACHATS – Organizers of the 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike are once again having to improvise a bit this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s events […]
Alsea Bay boat fire was likely a party gone awry, but brought a response from five agencies, including an overnight helicopter search
WALDPORT – The fire that destroyed a small boat Tuesday night near the mouth of Alsea Bay that drew first responders from three fire agencies, an ambulance service, the […]
Massive boulder that rolled off Heceta Head and closed Highway 101 Saturday turned into rubble Thursday
For a few days at least, the boulder sitting on a pullout on U.S. Highway 101 occupied one of the most coveted spots along the Oregon coast – an […]