Measured rainfall for 2022 in Yachats is running at 77 percent of normal for the year, according to the latest measurements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. But that doesn’t […]
News Briefs
Pioneer receives $25 million grant to expand internet in rural areas
Two internet providers on the central Oregon coast have been awarded millions in federal funds to install high-speed broadband connections in rural areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $759 […]
Agencies break ground for low-income apartment complex in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY – Officials from four nonprofits and government agencies broke ground last week on a 44-unit apartment complex for low-income residents. Known as Wecoma Place, the four-story building at […]
OSU trustees approve $13 million in dock improvements at Hatfield Center
NEWPORT — The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $13 million project to improve the dock for university research vessels at the Hatfield Marine Science Center […]
ODFW biologists warn about getting close to dead sea lions on coast
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife biologists are warning about an increase in the number of stranded California sea lions along the entire Oregon coast due to leptospirosis, a naturally-occurring […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office resumes citizens academy in January
NEWPORT – After a two-year pandemic-forced shutdown, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is resuming its eight-week-long “citizens academy” in January. This program provides community members with opportunities to learn about […]
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate rises for second straight month
Lincoln County – which has had one of the highest unemployment rates in Oregon the past two years – is seeing its rate increase again. The Oregon Employment Department said […]
League of Women Voters sets forum for House, Lincoln County candidates
NEWPORT — The League of Women Voters of Lincoln County is hosting a forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 featuring some of the candidates for the Oregon House District […]
LCPH schedules vaccine clinic Tuesday in Waldport
WALDPORT – Lincoln County Public Health has added a Covid-19 vaccine and booster clinic in Waldport on Tuesday, Oct. 18 to its countywide schedule. A clinic Tuesday, Oct. 11 in […]
Forum for Yachats mayor and council candidates is Sunday
YACHATS – Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a candidate’s forum Sunday for the public to hear from five people running for Yachats mayor and city council positions in the […]