Worried about sudden surge of COVID-19 cases, Lincoln County commissioners decline Friday to apply to enter Phase 2 reopening

June 5, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Despite increasing pressure from the lodging industry and other businesses, Lincoln County commissioners Friday said they will wait until at least Wednesday to seek entry into the second stage of Oregon’s reopening plan. Citing a tripling of COVID-19 cases in the past week and an inability to fully trace contacts from an outbreak that has closed

After initial resistance, city of Yachats agrees to begin collecting sewer samples for COVID-19 study

June 4, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Ken Williamson wants to study Yachats’ poop for traces of coronavirus. Until Thursday the city of Yachats was reluctant to cooperate, questioning aspects of Williamson’s study powered by a $100,000 National Science Foundation grant, and the possibility that bad coronavirus publicity could scare off tourists. But forced to discuss it at Thursday’s meeting by Councilor Leslie

Lincoln County coronavirus cases triple to 30 since Memorial Day reopening; outbreak closes Newport seafood processor for two days

June 3, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The number of COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County has tripled in the past week, jumping from 10 to 30 by Friday. Lincoln County Public Health announced three more confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday and four more “presumptive” case, for a total of 30. Nine of the cases – seven confirmed and two presumptive — involve an outbreak

Yachats budget committee sends 2020-21 plan to City Council, but not without concerns over revenue and spending

June 1, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com It took more than seven hours over two days of online meetings, but the Yachats Budget Committee last week finished work on the city’s proposed spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. But a 7-3 final vote to approve and a series of contentious discussions and occasional 5-5 votes on new and old

Two Yachats commissions debate, then recommend $158,000 street and parking project near Commons

May 28, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two city of Yachats commissions gave their approval Wednesday to a $158,000 street and parking project for a 100-yard length of road between the Yachats Commons and West Sixth Street. But it wasn’t approved until after complaints from some commission members – and push back from others – that they either didn’t know or understand the

Lincoln County unemployment rate jumps to 26.2 percent in April, highest in Oregon

May 27, 2020

Lincoln County’s estimated unemployment rate skyrocketed to a record 26.2 percent in April, the Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday, in the agency’s first county-by-county look at how the coronavirus pandemic wiped out jobs across the state. Lincoln County’s jobless rate was the highest in Oregon. Clatsop County’s rate was next at 24.4 percent. They were the only two counties

Lincoln County announces its 10th COVID case — the first of a young person between the ages 10-19

May 27, 2020

Lincoln County Public Health announced a 10th confirmed COVID-19 case Thursday evening, the county’s first case involving a young person between the ages of 10 and 19. The person is not hospitalized and is self-isolating, the county said. The agency said it is investigating the case, contacting anyone who was near the person in the last 14 days. The

Lincoln County commissioners, staff debate requiring public to wear face masks in county buildings

May 27, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Should the public be required to wear face coverings in government buildings when they reopen? Lincoln County courts will require it. County employees can be required to wear face coverings. Businesses can insist customers wear them. But can – or should — Lincoln County require the public to wear face coverings in county buildings — and

Food truck regulations are enough for now, says Yachats council; OKs extra security for July 4

May 21, 2020

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council took a pass Wednesday on more regulations of food trucks in the city, deciding that any perceived problems weren’t big enough and that current permits and municipal codes allowed enough control. The question came up after Drift Inn Restaurant & Motel owner Linda Hetzler asked Mayor John Moore about rumored plans for

Casinos in Lincoln City and Florence reopening this week with lots of restrictions in place

May 21, 2020

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Two casinos operated by Oregon tribes are resuming operations this week as coastal communities edge toward reopening public facilities shut down for two months due to coronavirus concerns. Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City reopened for business at 6 a.m. Thursday, making it the second casino in Oregon to open its doors. A number of protocols

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Worried about sudden surge of COVID-19 cases, Lincoln County commissioners decline Friday to apply to enter Phase 2 reopening

After initial resistance, city of Yachats agrees to begin collecting sewer samples for COVID-19 study

Lincoln County coronavirus cases triple to 30 since Memorial Day reopening; outbreak closes Newport seafood processor for two days

Yachats budget committee sends 2020-21 plan to City Council, but not without concerns over revenue and spending

Two Yachats commissions debate, then recommend $158,000 street and parking project near Commons

Lincoln County unemployment rate jumps to 26.2 percent in April, highest in Oregon

Lincoln County announces its 10th COVID case — the first of a young person between the ages 10-19

Lincoln County commissioners, staff debate requiring public to wear face masks in county buildings

Food truck regulations are enough for now, says Yachats council; OKs extra security for July 4

Casinos in Lincoln City and Florence reopening this week with lots of restrictions in place

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

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

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

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