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The weather was extremely dry during May – and cool except for one extraordinary day in the Yachats area. And with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration saying there is a greater likelihood of an El Nino event forming in the tropical Pacific Ocean this summer, it could be a warmer and drier fall and winter. Weather watchers for YachatsNews

Last winter’s storms damaged the famed sea lion docks in Newport. But when the barking and blubbery mammals return around August, they’ll encounter a long-awaited gift. Janell Goplen of the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation said things haven’t been the same for locals or tourists over the past five months. “We had so many people come to the docks and

Two Oregon lawmakers from Lincoln County embroiled in the stalled session of the 2023 Legislature will appear in an online forum from 8-9 a.m. Friday sponsored by Oregon Coast Community College. For the past eight years the community college has hosted live video town hall meetings between Lincoln County residents and their elected officials. Friday’s event will feature Sen. Dick

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4 as part of the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Department’s free fishing weekend. No fishing or shellfish licenses or tags are required on those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. Oregon State Parks is also offering free parking and camping

Oregon Coast Community College is seeking instructors who possess in-depth knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing their expertise and knowledge to teach non-credit courses this fall. The college’s community education program serves as a platform for local residents to learn new skills, explore interests and foster connections. Past courses included shellfish ecology, Tahitian drumming, how to play craps and

WALDPORT – Water is going to cost more for Waldport residents starting July 1 , especially this summer. The Waldport city council Thursday voted unanimously to raise water and wastewater rates by a combined 8.9 percent which is expected to add $10.22 to the bill of the average resident who uses 3,000 or more gallons of water a month. The