Yachats fire board schedules special meeting to discuss district’s relationship with ambulance nonprofit

January 16, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – Unable to delve into two sensitive issues this week, the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board has scheduled a special meeting Monday to discuss the district’s relationship with a nonprofit ambulance service and evaluate administrator Frankie Petrick. The meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the district’s fire station. The first part of

Third year of growing Big Blue Film Festival this weekend showcases 34 films of 220 submitted

January 16, 2025

By LORI TOBIAS/Oregon ArtsWatch NEWPORT — Oregon coast winters long have served as a catalyst for creating events to bring people in from the cold and a recent addition to that list is the Big Blue Film Festival at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center. But while Big Blue was conceived in part as a good excuse to come in out

Application to fill seat on Lincoln County commission contains unusual, partisan and had at least one illegal question

January 15, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Ever been sued by anyone over anything? Or cited for a breach of ethics, or been the subject of a complaint to any court, agency or professional organization? Have you ever been a part of any litigation – even as a witness — or a legislative proceeding? How about serving on a political committee or affiliated

Leader of Lincoln County firefighters battling blazes in Los Angeles says it’s a “duty and an honor” to help

January 14, 2025

This story was updated Wednesday to include comments from COCF&R Capt. John Townley By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Despite rigorous 24-hour shifts and sleeping on cots, spirits are high among Lincoln County firefighters dispatched nearly a week ago to help battle the catastrophic fires in southern California. “We are doing well,” Depoe Bay fire chief Tom Jackson said in an interview with

12th Yachats Agate Festival this weekend offers everything from precious rocks to expert talks

January 14, 2025

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats Agate Festival rolls into its 12th big year this weekend with two buildings full of rocks, expert talks and demonstrations. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18-19, there’ll be a mother lode of agates, gems, fossils crystals and jewelry on display and for sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in both the

Police arrest Toledo man for murder after finding body of Newport car dealer missing for three years

January 13, 2025

By YachatsNews NEWPORT — Police have arrested a 54-year-old Toledo man and charged him with the murder of a Newport used car dealer who has been missing for three years. Police arrested Murphy C. Henry II on Thursday, Jan. 9, the day after investigators recovered the body believed to be that of Ryan Staggs from a shallow grave in

Lincoln County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson resigning next month with two years left in term

January 12, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson, a popular and hardworking community leader and politician, announced Friday she is resigning from the commission Feb. 14 with two years left in her term. Jacobson announced her decision late in the day via a letter to colleagues and the community. Jacobson was not available for further comment Friday night, but

Portland-area program for homeless teenagers expands to Lincoln County because of the high numbers here

January 12, 2025

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Jeffrey Fleming is searching for a few good homes which, it turns out, can make all the difference whether homeless Lincoln County teenagers graduate from high school. Fleming is the home provider coordinator for a new program in Lincoln County called Second Home. His goal right now is finding safe and secure homes for the hundreds

OSU scientist predicts “well behaved” volcano 300 miles off Oregon coast could erupt this year

January 12, 2025

By GOSIA WOZNIACKIA/The Oregonian/Oregon Live An undersea volcano off Oregon’s coast will likely erupt this year, scientists say. Known as Axial Seamount, it’s the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest – although one most people haven’t heard of because it lies about 300 miles offshore and just under a mile beneath the ocean surface. Its eruption won’t trigger

Lincoln County school officials refining list of possible bond projects before board decision next month

January 9, 2025

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A public opinion poll commissioned by the Lincoln County School District shows good support for a potential $73 million bond after respondents were told that the money would be used to update and protect buildings, improve technology and safety, install all-weather fields and playgrounds and build auditoriums at three high schools. The poll was based on

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Yachats fire board schedules special meeting to discuss district’s relationship with ambulance nonprofit

Third year of growing Big Blue Film Festival this weekend showcases 34 films of 220 submitted

Application to fill seat on Lincoln County commission contains unusual, partisan and had at least one illegal question

Leader of Lincoln County firefighters battling blazes in Los Angeles says it’s a “duty and an honor” to help

12th Yachats Agate Festival this weekend offers everything from precious rocks to expert talks

Police arrest Toledo man for murder after finding body of Newport car dealer missing for three years

Lincoln County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson resigning next month with two years left in term

Portland-area program for homeless teenagers expands to Lincoln County because of the high numbers here

OSU scientist predicts “well behaved” volcano 300 miles off Oregon coast could erupt this year

Lincoln County school officials refining list of possible bond projects before board decision next month

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