The Yachats area had a record amount of rain in May and it was so cold that the number of days – two – that reached 60 degrees were the […]
News Briefs
Central Lincoln PUD will raise electricity rates by 3 percent in July
For the first time in three years, Central Lincoln Peoples Utility District customers are going to see an increase in their electric bills starting in July. The CLPUD’s five-member board […]
Coastal gardening tips available during open house Sunday in Yachats
YACHATS — Have questions about gardening on the coast? Want to nurture your joints while you nurture your plants? The answers will be available from master gardeners from 11 a.m. […]
Yachats Big Band performs Thursday night at Commons
YACHATS — The Yachats Big Band returns at 7 p.m. Thursday for its monthly performance and dance in the multipurpose room of the Yachats Commons. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. […]
Waldport VFW post will host Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday
WALDPORT — In honor of America’s war dead, the Waldport Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Memorial Day observance Monday, May 31 at Veterans Park at the intersection of […]
Yachats Lions Club bringing back all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday
YACHATS – After a two-year shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Yachats Lions Club is bringing back its popular all-you-can eat breakfast over the Memorial Day weekend. Pancakes, sausage, […]
Unemployment rate continues to slowly fall in Lincoln County
NEWPORT — Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to slowly inch its way down, hitting 5 percent in April — 50 percent lower than it was in April 2021 […]
Chip truck driver killed in late Sunday accident east of Toledo
TOLEDO — A 67-year-old commercial truck driver was killed late Sunday night after crashing his empty wood chip just east of Toledo on U.S. Highway 20. Oregon State Police said […]
Oregon Sea Grant awards $1.15 million to five scientists for marine research
Oregon Sea Grant, the marine research, public engagement and education program at Oregon State University, has awarded $1.15 million to five OSU scientists. The researchers will use the funds to […]
Municipal court trial set June 21 for Waldport wrecking yard property owners
WALDPORT – A municipal court trial is scheduled June 21 for two owners of five properties fined $137,500 so far by the city of Waldport for a variety of violations […]