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. […]
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Free vision screening offered to children Tuesday at Yachats Lions Club
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 […]
Grant allows college to now offer business workshop for free
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 […]
Yachats groups will deliver special treats Friday to 100 people or groups
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 […]
Toledo parts ways with its city manager, brings back fire chief
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, […]
Vows renewal ceremonies return for Valentine’s Day in Yachats
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 […]
Pigsley, Butler and Lane elected to 3-year terms on Siletz Tribal Council
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 […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate stuck at 4.8 percent for third month
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 […]
Police say Depoe Bay motel worker argued with boss before killing him
DEPOE BAY – A Depoe Bay motel worker charged with killing his boss had been fighting with him over job issues, told others that he was going to kill him […]
Former Lincoln County superintendent wades into St. Helens school mess
Former Lincoln County School District superintendent Karen Gray must have grown tired of a quiet retirement. Gray, who retired from the Lincoln County district in 2023 after five years, has […]