YACHATS – Eligible employees of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District will get a 6 percent cost-of-living raise this month. The fire district board voted 3-0 to approve the raise […]
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Booms that rattled the central Oregon coast Tuesday were caused by pilot error during training, Oregon Air National Guard says
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Three loud sonic booms that shook buildings and people along the central Oregon coast Tuesday afternoon were caused by a mistake by an Oregon Air National […]
In first live play in two years, Newport Performing Arts Center hosts “The Christmas Show” Friday and Saturday
By Oregon ArtsWatch NEWPORT — The last time Red Octopus Theatre Company performed on stage at the Newport Performing Arts Center was Christmas of 2019 with its holiday tradition, “The […]
Yachats “Black Lives Matter” demonstrators discuss future of Saturday protests and other ways to fight racism
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – Jonni Prince and Dave Cowden have been standing along U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Yachats each Saturday since May 30, 2020. That’s the Saturday […]
Circuit judge stops Lincoln County from implementing measure that phases out short-term rentals until at least March
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A judge has issue a preliminary injunction to stop Lincoln County from implementing until at least March a voter-approved initiative that phases out vacation rentals in unincorporated […]
House 9 miles up the Alsea River goes up in flames Thursday after firefighters from three agencies hampered by access issues
TIDEWATER – A house on the south side of the Alsea River accessible only by boat was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon after firefighters from three agencies were unable […]
South Lincoln Resources and its volunteers live up to motto of “Neighbor helping neighbor” year round, but especially in the holiday season
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — The name isn’t snappy. The location is off the beaten path. And it takes some explaining to understand the whys and wherefores of which […]
Waldport council votes Thursday to allow accessory dwelling units, but puts off garage requirement until there’s a broader look at parking issues
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city believes it has a parking problem in residential neighborhoods. Too many vehicles parked on some too-narrow streets. Vehicles spilling onto front lawns, often […]
After big hit to coastal economy during pandemic, regional jobs economist expects a vigorous bounce back by 2023
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Erik Knoder did a double take when compiling a report detailing projected coastal job and occupational trends for the coming decade. What Knoder, a regional economist […]
Lincoln County judge says she will rule this week whether to grant permanent injunction on voter-approved new vacation rental law
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com NEWPORT – A Lincoln County judge says she will make a ruling by the end of this week whether to issue a permanent injunction to prevent […]