The Overleaf Lodge in Yachats is offering a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of a man who stole a small safe from its office Dec. 28. There was […]
News Briefs
Following Otis fires, OCCC returns its most popular community education class — how to prepare for a disaster
The most popular class in the history of Oregon Coast Community College’s community education offerings is returning next month. The two-session class on how to prepare for a disaster will […]
State begins one-year project to rebuild street corners along Highway 101 in north Florence
FLORENCE — Remember that two-year-long reconstruction project of U.S. Highway 101 through Florence that built curbs, sidewalks and replaced asphalt? Residents of south Lincoln County who travel to their Lane […]
Danforth sworn in as Lincoln County district attorney this week; third DA in last 16 months
Lanee Danforth was sworn in as Lincoln County’s top law enforcement officer this week, taking over the district attorney’s office from her former boss, Jonathan Cable. Danforth is the third […]
Waldport chamber wins $15,000 to aid business development programs
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce has won a $15,000 grant from Lincoln County to be used to enhance its programs and economic development in the community. It was part of […]
Coronavirus concerns, health of volunteers leads to second closure of Yachats library
After six months of trying to partially operate the Yachats library, its directors decided this week to shut it once again because they fear for the health of volunteers working […]
Tsunami sirens used Saturday in Depoe Bay as high wind warning triggers concern, panic
By Rob Davis | The Oregonian/OregonLive Let us start with the lesson, perhaps: Don’t use a tsunami siren to warn about gusty winds. Fire officials in Depoe Bay, along the central […]
Lincoln County distributes $900,000 to 220 business for coronavirus relief
Lincoln County has finished distributing more than $900,000 in state pandemic relief funds to 220 small businesses in the county. Businesses with fewer than 25 employees were eligible for the […]
Oregon State Police seek help in identifying young girl found dead at Highway 18 rest stop east of Lincoln City
By Noelle Crombie | The Oregonian/OregonLive The remains of a girl between ages 6½ and 10 have been discovered along the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor in rural Lincoln […]
YachatsNews is taking a break for a week. Except for any urgent news stories, see you in January!
To readers of YachatsNews: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from YachatsNews. While it has been a big year for all kinds of news stories and remarkable growth for this […]