Lincoln County judge tosses out 2017 voter ban of aerial pesticide spraying

October 1, 2019

After more than two years studying the issue, a Lincoln County circuit judge has tossed out a voter-approved initiative that would have banned aerial spraying of pesticides in the county because it conflicts with Oregon law. The judge released her findings to attorneys Sept. 23; word slowly spread last week and attorneys and groups involved released statements and reactions

Orchard’s orchids: A Yachats man’s love affair with a rare flower from South Africa

September 19, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Wally Orchard admits his hobby – if you can call it that — is a little out of hand. There is the timely gathering of tiny seeds, the pollenating, the work inside his small laboratory, the careful cultivating of plants, and weekly trips to a Florence greenhouse where he tends to hundreds of mature orchids. But

Historic preservation volunteers descend on Cape Perpetua shelter for two weeks

September 12, 2019

Volunteers from a national historic preservation group will spend the next two weeks replacing the roof and doing other smaller restoration work on the West Shelter high on Cape Perpetua. The rock shelter was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and today is popular for its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Eight volunteers and two staff

OSU erects new building in Newport tsunami zone

Legislature’s repeal of building ban in coastal tsunami zones brings out critics — and local support

August 22, 2019

By ANDREW SELSKY/The Associated Press NEWPORT — With sunlight sparkling off surrounding Yaquina Bay, workers are putting up an ocean-studies building, smack in the middle of an area expected to one day be hit by a tsunami. Experts say it’s only a matter of time before a shift in a major fault line off the Oregon Coast causes a

Veterinarians examine young humpback whale after it was euthanized

Despite trauma of young whale’s death last week, live strandings are very unusual

August 22, 2019

A young humpback whale euthanized last week near Waldport after stranding itself on the beach for more than a day was a healthy male with no apparent injuries or wounds, according to preliminary necropsy results. The whale’s layer of blubber was good condition, said Michael Milstein, the Portland-based spokesman for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Live whale strandings

Onlookers and TV cameras before the decision was made to euthanize stranded whale in Waldport

Humpback whale euthanized after 30 hours on Waldport beach was healthy before stranding, necropsy shows

August 17, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A young humpback whale euthanized Thursday after stranding itself on the beach for 30 hours was a healthy male with no apparent injuries or wounds, according to preliminary necropsy results. The whale’s layer of blubber was good condition, Michael Milstein, the Portland-based spokesman for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said Friday. He said veterinarians who

Expect another year of poor Chinook fishing, low limits due to continued poor ocean conditions

August 17, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com There will be more fishing than catching of salmon this season on coastal streams in Lincoln County. Salmon returns – both Chinook and coho – should be better than last year. But runs are still depressed because of years of poor ocean conditions that are now only starting to improve. Low salmon returns last fall and the

Mysterious murrelet: The public joins survey each July to develop more information on the seabird

August 1, 2019

By Victoria Sanchez, The Siuslaw News YACHATS – It’s 4:30 a.m. and the rustle of rain jackets and tents interrupts the otherwise stillness of the Cape Perpetua campsite. Some 25 people roll out of their sleeping bags and hurry to dress for the drizzle that’s beginning to shower the camp. A red Chevrolet truck’s headlights turn on as the

Last lowest tides of the year occur each morning this weekend

July 31, 2019

The last of the series of lowest tides of the year occur each morning this weekend. The lowest low tides start Thursday, Aug. 1 with a minus tide of 1.5 feet, as measured by the U.S. Geological Survey at Waldport. The low tide Friday, Aug. 2 is minus 1.6 feet at 8:44 a.m. and then minus 1.3 feet at

First six months of 2019 is one of driest, but rain last week helps Yachats’ water system

July 3, 2019

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Yachats experienced its third driest June in the last 10 years and so far this year has received five inches less than its average six-month rainfall. But the city’s water sources are in good shape, according to Rick McClung, who oversees Yachats’ water system, and it won’t be until August until any supply issues might appear. Yachats

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Lincoln County judge tosses out 2017 voter ban of aerial pesticide spraying

Orchard’s orchids: A Yachats man’s love affair with a rare flower from South Africa

Historic preservation volunteers descend on Cape Perpetua shelter for two weeks

Legislature’s repeal of building ban in coastal tsunami zones brings out critics — and local support

Despite trauma of young whale’s death last week, live strandings are very unusual

Humpback whale euthanized after 30 hours on Waldport beach was healthy before stranding, necropsy shows

Expect another year of poor Chinook fishing, low limits due to continued poor ocean conditions

Mysterious murrelet: The public joins survey each July to develop more information on the seabird

Last lowest tides of the year occur each morning this weekend

First six months of 2019 is one of driest, but rain last week helps Yachats’ water system

Letters from readers

Whale’s entanglement shows need for better derelict gear removal program

Sen. Anderson’s chief of staff out of bounds on ICE and Newport “boomer hippies” remarks

A farewell letter to the Yachats whale

Yes, everyone in Waldport community should refrain from further attacks

The community speaks — ICE detention center not welcome in Newport

Let’s show some grace to all involved in whale’s attempted, emotional rescue

Obituaries

Jon M. French of Waldport

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Civic Calendar

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

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

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Public & Legal Notices

CITY OF NEWPORT, OREGON NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Newport High School

The Board of Directors of the Lincoln County School District, Public Hearing regarding Waldport High School