Siletz Tribal fund distributes grants to 15 Lincoln County organizations

February 15, 2025

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $198,441 to 36 organizations in its 11 county service area this month as part of its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. In Lincoln County, grants went to: Siletz, Eddyville, Toledo Baseball & Softball Association to help fund the 2025 baseball/softball year; $5,203; Panther Creek Senior and Community Center, Otis, to replace flooring in

Yachats fire board appoints new member, says so long to other

February 15, 2025

YACHATS – Stan Wagaman was appointed to the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board at its Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. Wagaman was the lone applicant for an opening on the five-member board after the resignation of Don Tucker who stepped aside at the close of the meeting. Tucker had been on the board since 2019. Tucker, who also serves on

Joann’s closing Lincoln City store along with 14 others in Oregon

February 13, 2025

Lincoln County is losing its only Joann’s craft store as the crafting and fabrics retailer shutters hundreds of stores nationwide, including its store in Lincoln City and 14 others around Oregon. On Wednesday, the company filed a motion in bankruptcy court, seeking to close around 533 of its 800 locations in the U.S. The initial list includes at least one location from each

Free vision screening offered to children Tuesday at Yachats Lions Club

February 13, 2025

YACHATS — To help identify children’s vision problems before they become serious, the Yachats Lions Club is staging a free eyesight screening Tuesday, Feb. 18. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 344 W. Fourth St., children ages three to 18 can get a quick procedure from trained personnel to help spot any vision issues. The screening

Grant allows college to now offer business workshop for free

February 11, 2025

The Small Business Development Center at Oregon Coast Community College has received a state grant to offer its 90-minute workshop on disabilities at no cost. Scheduled 5-6:30 p.m. March 5 at the college’s Newport campus, the workshop is designed to help small businesses understand the importance of inclusivity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. The workshop by instructor Taylor Yount

Yachats groups will deliver special treats Friday to 100 people or groups

February 10, 2025

YACHATS — One hundred containers filled with tasty treats will be delivered to local individuals, civic groups and businesses on Valentine’s Day, thanks to a “sweet” collaboration between two service groups. The Yachats Lions and Yachats Ladies Clubs will be surprising city staffers, volunteers and businesses with decorated bags and boxes of homemade cookies. The treat surprises are part of

Toledo parts ways with its city manager, brings back fire chief

February 6, 2025

By REBECCA HANSEN-WHITE/KLCC News After months of turmoil, the Toledo city council has parted ways with its city manager. Toledo’s city manager, Doug Wiggins, and its fire chief, Larry Robeson, have been on administrative leave since September. In the last few weeks, Toledo’s finance director, who had temporarily been promoted to interim city manager, and its two paid firefighters resigned.

Vows renewal ceremonies return for Valentine’s Day in Yachats

February 5, 2025

YACHATS — An almost 30-year romantic Yachats tradition takes place Friday, Feb. 14, when the annual Valentine’s Day “Celebration of Renewal and Commitment” takes place. Committed couples — both married and unmarried — are welcome to attend the group renewal of vows at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W. Seventh St. with access to parking via Sixth Street. There will

Pigsley, Butler and Lane elected to 3-year terms on Siletz Tribal Council

February 3, 2025

SILETZ – Delores Pigsley of Keizer, who has been chair of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for nearly 40 years, has been elected to the position once again. Pigsley has served 39½ years as Tribal chairman out of her 46 years on the council. Pigsley and other officers were elected Sunday after she and

Lincoln County unemployment rate stuck at 4.8 percent for third month

February 3, 2025

Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in December, unchanged from 4.8 percent in November and October, according to the latest figures from the Oregon Employment Department. The county’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in December 2023. The statewide and national unemployment rates were 4.1 percent in December. Regional economist Shaun Barrick said seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment