By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Voters in the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District will have a substantial financial decision to make in November. The fire district’s board voted unanimously – but not […]
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Coastal lawmakers and Oregon Legislature allocates more than $50 million to 15 infrastructure projects in Lincoln County
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When the 2021 Legislature adjourned Saturday it dropped more than $50 million into Lincoln County to help pay for 15 infrastructure projects or disruptions caused by […]
Waldport’s do everything “Gary The Bearded Woodworker” reaches prime time Thursday night on NBC’s “Making It”
By CHERI BRUBAKER/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Gary Herd paints murals. He acts in local theater. He can weld, do home repairs and make things out of wood. And for […]
“If you’re hungry, please come.” As pandemic wanes and summer begins, Yachats church’s free food pantry still open to all
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Hungry? Need food? Just show up. Anyone who’s hungry can get nutritious, free food at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church Food Pantry just by showing up. […]
Lincoln City Cultural Center prepares for month-long music festival to ignite interest in $2.5 million plaza project
By LORI TOBIAS/Oregon ArtsWatch LINCOLN CITY — The lineup for the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s month-long concert series calls for five musical acts featuring musicians from six countries playing […]
Committee OKs 2021-22 budget for Yachats fire district, but asks board to resolve questions before seeking tax increase
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s budget committee Monday approved a 2021-22 spending plan of $1.67 million — including using the sale of its former station in […]
Waldport’s July 3 display still on, but fire danger concerns leads to city ban of fireworks’ sale and use for the rest of the year
By CHERI BRUBAKER/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – Fireworks of any kind are out inside the city of Waldport. Concerned about a worsening drought – although lessened slightly by inches of rain […]
Eugene couple’s small — but not tiny — house creates big scene as it drops into place on West Fourth Street
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Jo Layne McDow and Gordon Martin may like small homes, but their newest project caused a big scene last week in downtown Yachats. Their new home’s arrival […]
Early June rains ease some water worries, but very dry spring still a concern in Yachats and Waldport over supply for the summer and fall
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A two-week spell early this month with rain showers could help save – or delay – the implementation of water restrictions in Yachats. Two-tenths of an […]
As Oregon tries for 70% vaccination rate, Lincoln County transitions into clinics at workplaces and gathering spots to hit the same goal
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Just as Gov. Kate Brown is promising to end most coronavirus restrictions this month if 70 percent of Oregonians are vaccinated, Lincoln County health providers are […]