To the editor: This is in response to the Nov. 23 YachatsNews article on the hospitality industry’s pushback to the proposed lighting ordinance in Yachats. It is ironic that those […]
Letters
There’s no evidence connecting vacation rentals in Lincoln County with the spread of COVID-19
To the editor: This is in response to the letter asking Lincoln County commissioners to close down short-term rentals to protect the county from the spread of COVID-19. It is […]
Lincoln County commissioners should shut down vacation rentals to slow spread of COVID-19
To the editor: Our group, 15Neighborhoods, is asking Lincoln County commissioners to please reinstate the short-term rental pause in unincorporated Lincoln County due to Gov. Kate Brown’s recent order limiting […]
Yachats city manager earned salary increase from current council with her good work
To the editor: I was worried by implications of the public discussion in the Nov. 5 Yachats City Council meeting, regarding the salary discussion of City Manager Shannon Beaucaire. Since […]
Housing stress in Lincoln County would be eased with limits on vacation rentals
To the editor: When Dec. 31 arrives, how many Lincoln County residents will be newly unhoused? How many have been living on the edge of disaster for far too long? I […]
Former Lincoln County lawyer urges vote for Buckley, admonishes two judges for interference
To the editor: I have watched closely the events surrounding the campaign for Lincoln County Circuit Judge pitting incumbent Marcia Buckley against newcomer Amanda Benjamin. I am urging you to […]
Newport attorney urges vote for Buckley to avoid presiding judge’s court “stacking”
To the editor: Here are some facts in the race for Lincoln County Circuit judge between Marcia Buckley and Amanda Benjamin: 1. Marcia Buckley is vastly more qualified and […]
Florence resident supports Mukumoto for Oregon House District 9
To the editor: I voted for Cal Mukumoto of Coos Bay for Oregon House District 9 after reading both candidates’ priority statements. Cal Mukumoto understands forestry as an insider with […]
Former councilor encourages Yachats voters to elect Vaaler as mayor
To the editor: I write this letter to encourage the Yachats community to vote for Leslie Vaaler for mayor. Leslie brings a tremendous amount of integrity to everything she does. […]
Former Lincoln County DA Bovett recommends Buckley as circuit court judge
To the editor: I have been friends with Marcia Buckley since we attended law school together many decades ago. Now a Lincoln County circuit judge, Marcia Buckley is a hard […]