Yachats Fire board agrees to pay — but uncertain how much — two administrators for also volunteering

March 15, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board voted Monday to potentially pay tens of thousands of dollars into retirement accounts for two employees in recognition of their years of dual volunteer service, payments they missed since 2016. Another volunteer could receive their first, smaller contribution. The fire board voted in 2015 to participate in

Oregon legislators hear pleas to help fund drug and alcohol treatment centers, including one in Newport

March 14, 2023

By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — In Lincoln County, nearly one in 20 adults have an addiction. Yet the county lacks a residential facility to house and treat people who suffer from drug and alcohol addictions, forcing them to seek help in Baker City, which is sometimes the closest option but far from family and friends. County and

New Waldport regulations on takeout food containers will go into effect July 1 after city council vote

March 13, 2023

WALDPORT — Get ready to ditch those foam and plastic food takeout containers July 1. The city of Waldport officially moved ahead with a tough, new ordinance on most food containers during a brief city council hearing and unanimous vote last week. The quick action – there was no opposition — followed a more detailed presentation and longer discussion

Dwindling Chinook stocks forces ODFW to cancel commercial and some recreational salmon fishing along much of the Oregon coast

March 12, 2023

By ALANNA MADDON/Courthouse News Service An extremely low “abundance” of California Chinook salmon stocks and projected low spawning escapements has led to the cancellation of the upcoming commercial and recreational salmon fishing season along much of the Oregon coast. The announcement Thursday came in two parts from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, with both actions canceling fishing seasons

School district puts downtown Waldport property back on the market — getting same interest plus donation request from fire district

March 12, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District has put its 2.81-acre property in downtown Waldport back on the market – and already has two offers that led it to pull the listing last fall. In addition to two purchase offers, however, the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District Volunteer Association is asking the district to donate the property

After some debate over concepts and specifics, Yachats city council adopts six goals for 2023

March 11, 2023

YACHATS — The Yachats city council has adopted its goals for the year, opting for broader concepts and excluding more specific objectives. The council began its March 3 work session relatively far apart on what form the goals should take. Mayor Craig Berdie and councilor Catherine Whitten-Carey favored a more detailed product, breaking down overall goals into measurable outcomes,

Can disappearing sea stars be treated and saved? Staff at Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport believe they have found a solution

March 9, 2023

By DINO GRANDOI/The Washington Post NEWPORT — In an old industrial warehouse, Tiffany Rudek leans into a chest-high tank. Using a laminated card, she gently pries a red-speckled sea star from the enclosure’s bright blue walls. The starfish was reluctant, clinging with its tiny, tubular feet. “It’s delicate to move them,” said Rudek, an aquarist at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Dozens of public members tell county, state officials that plans to redevelop Alsea River park are a bit too much

March 9, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The message from the public during a first meeting about the future of Don Lindly Park was clear — maintain the rustic nature of the 10-acre parcel with 1,800 feet of water frontage eight miles up the Alsea River. Dozens joined the online Zoom meeting Thursday hosted by Lincoln County parks supervisor Kelly Perry

Thinking of running for school, fire, port or water district board? You have until 5 p.m. Thursday to decide

March 9, 2023

If you want to become involved in school or special district boards, you have some decisions to make by next week. The deadline to file for elective boards that oversee Lincoln County schools, a community college, ports, fire boards and dozens of fire, water and road district boards is Thursday, March 16. School boards and special service districts elect

Lincoln County commissioners declare homeless “emergency” in attempt to win state money for more programs

March 9, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday declared a homelessness state of emergency in a bid to be included in a statewide declaration – and possibly get financial support. In one of Gov. Tina Kotek’s first official acts in January, she fulfilled a campaign promise by declaring a state of emergency to respond to Oregon’s homeless crisis. The executive

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Yachats Fire board agrees to pay — but uncertain how much — two administrators for also volunteering

Oregon legislators hear pleas to help fund drug and alcohol treatment centers, including one in Newport

New Waldport regulations on takeout food containers will go into effect July 1 after city council vote

Dwindling Chinook stocks forces ODFW to cancel commercial and some recreational salmon fishing along much of the Oregon coast

School district puts downtown Waldport property back on the market — getting same interest plus donation request from fire district

After some debate over concepts and specifics, Yachats city council adopts six goals for 2023

Can disappearing sea stars be treated and saved? Staff at Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport believe they have found a solution

Dozens of public members tell county, state officials that plans to redevelop Alsea River park are a bit too much

Thinking of running for school, fire, port or water district board? You have until 5 p.m. Thursday to decide

Lincoln County commissioners declare homeless “emergency” in attempt to win state money for more programs

Letters from readers

Commissioner clarifies stance on Veterans Service levy on Nov. 4 ballot

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Obituaries

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Civic Calendar

Yachats and Central Oregon Coast fire districts consolidation committee meeting

Yachats Big Band monthly concert

Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board

Yachats Planning Commission monthly workshop meeting

Yachats Public Works & Streets Commission

Lincoln County School District board of directors

Waldport City Council

Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District monthly board meeting

Yachats “open mic” night

Newport City Council work session and regular meeting

Public & Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE: Seal Rock Fire District and East Lincoln County Fire District

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD