Landslide that forced evacuation of fish research center and property owners east of Waldport also wiped out county bridge and could move again, say county and state officials

December 22, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A landslide that for years has been looming over a unique salmon and steelhead research center 25 miles east of Waldport, gave way during torrential rains Sunday night, wiping out a bridge and causing the evacuation of center employees and residents downstream along Fall Creek. The central Oregon coast was hit with more than eight inches

Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer

December 17, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council on Wednesday completed its last meeting of a contentious year, doing a little business but mostly citing accomplishments of two outgoing members, listening to a simple warning from another, and getting a mea culpa from one councilor-elect. It was the last meeting for Mayor John Moore, who had served a two-year term;

Beginning Friday, Lincoln County moves into “extreme risk” COVID-19 category with tighter restrictions on gatherings, businesses

December 17, 2020

Just in time for the holidays, Lincoln County moved Friday into the state’s “extreme risk” category because of a four-week spike in COVID-19 cases, adding tighter restrictions on people and businesses. Those new restrictions include: No more inside dining at restaurants, although smaller ones shut down Thursday until early January; Indoor and outdoor social and at-home gatherings are supposed

Lincoln County commissioners promise to deal with short-term rental regulations, but extend moratorium until next June

December 17, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County commissioners are promising to finally settle proposed new restrictions on hundreds of vacation rentals in unincorporated areas – except it may not be for another five months. Faced with a deadline of Dec. 31 to end or extend a moratorium on new licenses, hold public workshops and debate and decide on a series of

Grand jury indicts Waldport man for burglary of apartment where golf course owner died; suspect denies involvement in killing

December 15, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Lincoln County grand jury Tuesday indicted a 52-year-old Waldport man on charges stemming from three break-ins at the apartment where Crestview Golf Course owner Mark Campbell was stabbed to death Dec. 6. Jack Sigler, who was living in a garage on Crestline Drive a few blocks north of the golf course, has denied he had anything

Large “sunflower” sea stars, once plentiful off the Oregon and Pacific coasts, are now considered critically endangered

December 14, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A massive die off of the iconic sunflower sea star has resulted in the species’ new listing as critically endangered by a key international conservation organization. Population studies spearheaded by Oregon State University and The Nature Conservancy underpin the listing, which was announced last week by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. “These sea stars

Consultant’s report on Yachats library suggests major changes, including joining library district, hiring half-time director and bigger remodel

December 10, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats commission that guides library operations on Thursday unanimously accepted a consultant’s report suggesting major changes, including joining a statewide digital and a countywide library network, hiring a half-time director and tripling the size of an earlier, proposed expansion. The Library Commission’s acceptance doesn’t mean it endorses the report’s recommendations, just that it will spend the

Lincoln County organization wants to buy a motel to house Otis fire victims, then later use it for emergency and homeless housing

December 10, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A Lincoln County non-profit organization will learn soon whether it’s been chosen to participate in a groundbreaking effort to both help dozens of families displaced by the Otis wildfire and, longer term, to ease homelessness. Northwest Coastal Housing’s application for more than $3 million to buy a 41-unit motel in Lincoln City has already progressed to

Surge of COVID-19 cases means Lincoln County will hit “extreme” category next week, shutting down many businesses; schools announce return to online only classes

December 10, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County residents need to get ready to shut down once again. The number of COVID-19 cases in the county have grown so numerous – 131 in the last 12 days – that the county will move into the state’s “extreme risk” category Dec. 18, county health officials announced Thursday. That means indoor dining at restaurants

Two months after backlash over fees to rebuild Otis homes, Lincoln County School District reverses course and approves tax waiver

December 10, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District reversed course this week, agreeing not to charge up to 300 victims of September’s wildfire in Otis a special tax if they rebuild their homes. The five-member school board voted unanimously Tuesday night to waive its construction excise tax on homeowners wanting to rebuild, if the homeowner applies for the waiver

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Landslide that forced evacuation of fish research center and property owners east of Waldport also wiped out county bridge and could move again, say county and state officials

Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer

Beginning Friday, Lincoln County moves into “extreme risk” COVID-19 category with tighter restrictions on gatherings, businesses

Lincoln County commissioners promise to deal with short-term rental regulations, but extend moratorium until next June

Grand jury indicts Waldport man for burglary of apartment where golf course owner died; suspect denies involvement in killing

Large “sunflower” sea stars, once plentiful off the Oregon and Pacific coasts, are now considered critically endangered

Consultant’s report on Yachats library suggests major changes, including joining library district, hiring half-time director and bigger remodel

Lincoln County organization wants to buy a motel to house Otis fire victims, then later use it for emergency and homeless housing

Surge of COVID-19 cases means Lincoln County will hit “extreme” category next week, shutting down many businesses; schools announce return to online only classes

Two months after backlash over fees to rebuild Otis homes, Lincoln County School District reverses course and approves tax waiver

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

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

Workshop meeting of Seal Rock and East Lincoln County fire district boards

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

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