YACHATS — If you like your bluegrass spiced with swing, ragtime, jazz and Americana music, the Yachats Commons is the place to be for a special concert Sunday, Aug. […]
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Lincoln County targets 39 projects for $5.1 million in funding from American Rescue Plan; $3.7 million left to go
NEWPORT — Dipping into its allocation of $9.2 million in federal economic recovery money, Lincoln County commissioners have approved 39 projects totaling $5.1 million to help make it more […]
Housing consultants helping Yachats plan for the future schedule public presentation Monday afternoon
YACHATS – Two consultants helping the city of Yachats determine its future housing needs will report their initial findings to the City Council, Planning Commission and the public during […]
Waldport gains possession of Kendall Field from school district, hopes to make improvements with help of sports association
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has some new, old baseball and softball fields. The Lincoln County School District has deeded over 3.58 acres of […]
ODFW says dead orca was tangled in unmarked recreational crab gear, reminds owners they must have ID on floats
The discovery of a dead orca found tangled in recreational crabbing gear 25 miles off Newport in June is prompting a reminder from state officials that crabbers need to […]
Community colleges in Oregon struggle with after-effects of the pandemic, uncertain economy and state support
By SAMI EDGE/The Oregonian/OregonLive Facing a $1.3 million budget deficit exacerbated by a sharp decline in enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, Clackamas Community College last spring considered making cuts […]
As new Covid variant surges through Oregon, Lincoln County health officials estimate there are 3,000 cases locally
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews and GARY WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau YACHATS – With a new Covid variant surging through Oregon and vaccines now approved for children as young as six months, […]
Hootenany House along the Alsea River returns to life following two years “labor of love” by Philomath couple
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The Hootenanny House has a new lease on life. And a new roof. And a new interior. And a new porch. And electricity. The […]
Scholarship honoring Waldport barista Lillian Fawcett makes its first award, schedules fifth July 21 fundraiser
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – For the past four years the owner of a Waldport coffee stand has donated all her proceeds on July 21 to a special cause […]
Does Yachats have a parking problem? Study gets in gear with public meeting and questionnaire Monday evening
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — Sometimes finding a parking space in downtown Yachats is like whale watching — you hope to spot one, but if you don’t right away, […]