As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages

January 3, 2022

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com When classes resumed this week, Lincoln County school administrators faced the unprecedented situation of hoping they have enough employees to keep the operation running. That’s primarily because the county’s public schools are groaning beneath the weight of severe, pandemic-related staffing shortages that has teachers and administrators scrambling every day to patch gaping holes. While the same

USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed

January 3, 2022

YACHATS – After six months of substitutes and occasional closures, the Yachats Post Office has a new postmaster – and more help is on the way. Chanda Kowitz of Yachats, who has been helping out many days when the post office has been short-handed, assumed her new duties effective Saturday, Jan. 1. Kowitz replaces Jeff Davis, who had been

Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income

January 2, 2022

A new comprehensive look at fishing’s place in Lincoln County’s economy shows a growing impact on income in the county. The Resource Group of Corvallis looked at the financial indicators surrounding both commercial and recreational fishing between 2012 and 2019, as well as related and connected activities to produce a picture of the pre-pandemic impact of the seafood industry.

Daily Covid-19 cases double this week in Lincoln County, bringing new warnings from health officials about New Years gatherings

December 30, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Lincoln County have doubled in the past two days and public health officials believe it is due to holiday gatherings and the arrival of the omicron variant. Lincoln County Public Health also said Thursday that two people with Covid-19 are now hospitalized locally, breaking a string of 10 days with no

Last of winter’s king tides arrive just in time for new year, drawing more and more visitors to watch the crashing waves

December 30, 2021

The last of the so-called “king tides” of the season hit the Oregon coast Saturday just in time for the new year. In Oregon, king tides occur three months in the winter and three times during the summer when the Earth, moon and sun align to produce the highest tides of the year – ranging from 8-10 feet on

New OSU research website “IndividuWhale” designed to help public understand Oregon’s resident gray whales

December 30, 2021

By MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service NEWPORT – Scarlett is known for the large scar on her back. Equal bears the mark of a boat propeller injury. Roller Skate’s fluke was damaged due to entanglement with fishing gear. Solé has a favorite foraging ground she returns to each year. Each of these gray whales was nicknamed by researchers in the Geospatial

Transient already on probation for assault is arrested after trying to strangle homeless man outside Yachats Commons

December 29, 2021

YACHATS – A 45-year-old transient already on probation for trying to strangle a woman in Lane County was arrested Christmas Eve on four charges after attacking a homeless man at the C&K Market and again later at the Yachats Commons where they had been camping overnight. Christian J. Clothier is being held in the Lincoln County jail on $250,000

Seal Rock fire board appoints new member, plans another appointment Jan. 6 after Dec. 15 death of its chairman

December 29, 2021

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – The Seal Rock Fire District board – rocked by the sudden death of chair Al Anton two weeks ago – has appointed a former member to fill another position vacant since October. The board voted 2-0 Monday with member Tina Fritz abstaining to appoint Karl Kowalski of Seal Rock to fill Position 3.

Transgender doctor files $20 million lawsuit against Samaritan Health Services, Newport hospital claiming “sham” investigation and discipline

December 28, 2021

By EMILY GREEN/The Lund Report A Newport doctor is suing Samaritan Health Services and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital for nearly $20 million, alleging that his advocacy for a transgender health clinic and status as a transgender man prompted hospital managers to initiate a sham investigation into his conduct and disciplinary action against him. According to a lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit

For second year, pandemic forces some changes in 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike in Yachats

December 28, 2021

YACHATS – Organizers of the 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike are once again having to improvise a bit this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s events Saturday, Jan. 1 include smaller live and virtual activities, the Yachats Trails Committee has announced and there will be are no indoor or large group activities. Other than last year,

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As classes resume this winter, Lincoln County School District will struggle to provide some services amidst persistent staffing shortages

USPS names new, local postmaster for Yachats, who says more help is on the way so office can be fully staffed

Study of commercial fishing’s economic impact in Lincoln County shows it contributes 14 percent to area’s income

Daily Covid-19 cases double this week in Lincoln County, bringing new warnings from health officials about New Years gatherings

Last of winter’s king tides arrive just in time for new year, drawing more and more visitors to watch the crashing waves

New OSU research website “IndividuWhale” designed to help public understand Oregon’s resident gray whales

Transient already on probation for assault is arrested after trying to strangle homeless man outside Yachats Commons

Seal Rock fire board appoints new member, plans another appointment Jan. 6 after Dec. 15 death of its chairman

Transgender doctor files $20 million lawsuit against Samaritan Health Services, Newport hospital claiming “sham” investigation and discipline

For second year, pandemic forces some changes in 12th annual New Year’s day peace hike in Yachats

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

Jon M. French of Waldport

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Civic Calendar

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

Southwest Lincoln Water People’s Utility District board

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

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

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