Tributes flow in for slain Waldport council member and Crestview Golf Course owner; investigators ask neighbors for any surveillance videos

December 9, 2020

Quinton Smith Crime scene tape and Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies restrict entrance the parking lot at Crestview Golf Course and home of co-owner Mark Campbell, who was found dead there early Sunday. By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Mark Campbell was a helper. He helped guide the city of Waldport for 16 years. He helped get kids and adults interested in the

Surging Lincoln County COVID-19 cases likely mean a move to “extreme” risk category next week, tightening restrictions; schools return to online only instruction in January

December 8, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The number of coronavirus cases in Lincoln County have grown so numerous – 94 in the last seven days – that the county will likely move into the state’s “extreme risk” category Dec. 18. That means indoor dining at restaurants and bars will shut down again, offices workers would be required to work remotely if

After a surprisingly strong summer and fall, coastal shops are forecasting a 100% chance of uncertainty for winter

December 6, 2020

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Despite early fears, COVID-19 did not crush tourism on the central Oregon coast this summer and fall. In fact, from summer through early autumn, many businesses in Yachats and the central coast experienced strong — and in some cases record-setting — sales. But going into the traditionally slow winter season, the forecast is one big question

Yachats council OKs advertising one employee position but balks at two other proposed hires, leaving that for new council in January

December 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council gave City Manager Shannon Beaucaire the go-ahead Thursday to advertise for an administrative assistant position now being filled by a temporary contractor. But after nearly 45 minutes of questions and discussion, the council said two other employees that Beaucaire is asking to hire – for finance and planning – would have to

As surge of COVID-19 cases pushes Lincoln County into tighter state restrictions, health director pleads with public to follow guidelines

December 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A two-week surge in COVID-19 cases has pushed Lincoln County into the state’s new “high risk” category Thursday, resulting in tighter limits on social and business activities than forecast last week. The statewide two-week “freeze” on many activities instituted Nov. 18 by Gov. Kate Brown ended Wednesday. But the growing number of cases not seen since

Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021

December 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A proposed new city of Yachats lighting ordinance banning marine lighting from motels and houses won’t likely be settled until a new City Council is formed in January. Last month, the City Council sent the proposed lighting ordinance back to the Planning Commission, asking it to seek a compromise over its suggested ban on marine and

Change of ownership in downtown buildings gives Waldport Chamber of Commerce a new, visible place to call home

December 1, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Waldport Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of the recent purchase of run-down properties on the busiest corner in downtown to open an office and visitor center. Abe Silvonen, owner of Eager Beaver Furniture and Bainbridge Investments, recently purchased the property and buildings that once housed four small businesses at the corner of U.S. Highway

Lincoln County commissioners will soon resume discussion of much tighter restrictions on vacation rentals, including cap on licenses

November 29, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County staff is recommending that commissioners look closely at sharp, new restrictions on vacation rentals in unincorporated areas of the county, including some sort of limit on the number of licenses. Commissioners agreed last week to discuss the recommendations, possibly in December before a nearly year-long moratorium on new licenses expires Dec. 31. There are

Combination of pandemic, slowing economy and wildfires take a big toll on fall term enrollment at Oregon Coast CC

November 26, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The coronavirus crisis, combined with a sour economy and even the fallout from this summer’s wildfires, are credited with driving down fall-term enrollment at Oregon Coast Community College. However, administrators say recent course-offering decisions may have blunted some of the enrollment decline, which is affecting all of the state’s 17 community colleges. With the exception of

Yachats’ Rock Park Cottages change hands after decades, new owner will use property for long-term rentals

November 25, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Michael Bratland wasn’t quite sure what he was going to do with the Rock Park Cottages in Yachats he bought Nov. 13. All it took was one simple Craigslist ad the next day advertising one-year leases at $1,250 a month for a furnished, one-bedroom cottage. “I ran the ad to see what the interest was. I

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Tributes flow in for slain Waldport council member and Crestview Golf Course owner; investigators ask neighbors for any surveillance videos

Surging Lincoln County COVID-19 cases likely mean a move to “extreme” risk category next week, tightening restrictions; schools return to online only instruction in January

After a surprisingly strong summer and fall, coastal shops are forecasting a 100% chance of uncertainty for winter

Yachats council OKs advertising one employee position but balks at two other proposed hires, leaving that for new council in January

As surge of COVID-19 cases pushes Lincoln County into tighter state restrictions, health director pleads with public to follow guidelines

Yachats Planning Commission makes little headway on marine lighting compromise; issue may end up in lap of new council in 2021

Change of ownership in downtown buildings gives Waldport Chamber of Commerce a new, visible place to call home

Lincoln County commissioners will soon resume discussion of much tighter restrictions on vacation rentals, including cap on licenses

Combination of pandemic, slowing economy and wildfires take a big toll on fall term enrollment at Oregon Coast CC

Yachats’ Rock Park Cottages change hands after decades, new owner will use property for long-term rentals

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