Waldport and Yachats city councils considering sharing costs of expanded Lincoln County sheriff’s patrols

April 16, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Waldport and Yachats are considering a proposal to expand Lincoln County Sheriff’s coverage in the two cities by sharing costs and adding a third deputy to patrols. The idea comes as Waldport faces a 9 percent increase in its contract with the sheriff’s office and Yachats looks for ways to increase the presence of deputies in

Yachats Sip ‘n Stroll adds more wineries, businesses to second annual downtown event Saturday

April 16, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Sipping and shopping, wining and dining will be formally uncorked in downtown Yachats when the second annual “Sip ‘n Stroll” saunters into town Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. local shops and restaurants will host visiting wineries, a brewery and a distillery for customers to sample and buy beverages, food and merchandise. For

Symbols of perseverance and “Yachats spirit,” city officials, volunteers dedicate two pocket parks

April 15, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – More than 60 trails and parks supporters turned out Saturday to celebrate nearly three years of planning, overcoming obstacles and hours of volunteer labor to create two small city parks along Ocean View Drive. “Really, these parks are a story of perseverance by many people,” Mayor Craig Berdie said in brief remarks before the

Federal advisory group recommends curtailed Oregon ocean salmon fishing again; closing California season

April 14, 2024

By YachatsNews Recommendations for the ocean salmon seasons off the coasts of Oregon, California and Washington were made last week with some OK news for some fishermen and devastating news for those in California. Once again. The Pacific Fishery Management Council — which oversees fishing along the West Coast — voted unanimously Wednesday to once again shut California’s commercial

Yachats officials, work group members trying to figure out where city might possibly allow homeless camping

April 11, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats has identified nine possible locations where camping on city property could be allowed following a city council-passed ordinance last month that bans camping on most public property. To stem homeless people from erecting campsites willy-nilly across public property, municipalities across Oregon have passed ordinances to limit where camping can occur.

Fire inspection issues restrict some uses of Yachats Commons and shuts down adjacent Pavilion

April 11, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – While efforts to complete repairs needed to shore up the Yachats’ Commons – which serves as the town’s community center – have been humming right along, a new snafu is creating what will undoubtably mean more work to do. It turns out the Commons and its associated Pavilion have unintentionally gone afoul of fire

97-year-old Yachats Ladies Club hopes to reinvigorate itself with new members to continue community service

April 9, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — An image of a dainty china teacup dominates the home page of the Yachats Ladies Club’s website. But there’s nothing dainty about the real-world needs — from children in crisis to hungry families — that are met every day with help from the ladies of the club. “We’re not a collection of grannies sitting

Governor considering vetoes of $16 million in infrastructure projects, including $3 million for Siletz

April 8, 2024

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek warned Monday she’s considering vetoing about $16 million in funding for infrastructure and development projects approved by the Legislature — including $3 million to help upgrade the city of Siletz’s water treatment plant. Kotek’s announcement, required by the state constitution, doesn’t guarantee she’ll veto the spending. Instead, she wants more information

Hatfield Center offering its annual science fair all day Saturday with exhibits, talks and tours

April 8, 2024

The Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport is hosting its annual science fair and open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Marine Science Day is a free, family-friendly event showcasing the diverse marine research on the Hatfield campus. This year’s theme is “Our Ocean, Our Future,” and the activities and exhibits will highlight the technology researchers use

Grocery Outlet store owner Donna McCrea of Waldport is a non-stop ball of energy and generosity

April 4, 2024

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews If work ethic took human form, it might be a jeans-clad woman with shoulder-length gray hair, blue eyes and a rock-solid belief that you get back what you give out. It might look just like Donna McCrea of Waldport. Six days a week, she rises before dawn to get to her store, Grocery Outlet along U.S.

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Waldport and Yachats city councils considering sharing costs of expanded Lincoln County sheriff’s patrols

Yachats Sip ‘n Stroll adds more wineries, businesses to second annual downtown event Saturday

Symbols of perseverance and “Yachats spirit,” city officials, volunteers dedicate two pocket parks

Federal advisory group recommends curtailed Oregon ocean salmon fishing again; closing California season

Yachats officials, work group members trying to figure out where city might possibly allow homeless camping

Fire inspection issues restrict some uses of Yachats Commons and shuts down adjacent Pavilion

97-year-old Yachats Ladies Club hopes to reinvigorate itself with new members to continue community service

Governor considering vetoes of $16 million in infrastructure projects, including $3 million for Siletz

Hatfield Center offering its annual science fair all day Saturday with exhibits, talks and tours

Grocery Outlet store owner Donna McCrea of Waldport is a non-stop ball of energy and generosity

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