Lincoln County’s two legislators pleased with speed, compromises — and results — of just-completed short session

March 12, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The two legislators who represent Lincoln County in Salem are pleased with the results of the recently completed short, off-year session that concluded last week. They credit a smaller and more focused agenda, court rulings that punished Republican senators who in 2023 were able to derail much of the work by walking out, and a May

40 years after 17-year-old Kelly Disney’s disappearance, sister and investigators still seek answers and justice

March 12, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT — It’s been 40 years since Angela Dodd’s sister mysteriously disappeared off the streets of Newport. And that’s why she felt it was important to come to the coast from Prineville last weekend. “I just needed to be here,” said Dodds, 53. “Your sister is supposed to be your best friend when you get older.

Chief deputy and Newport defense attorney jump into Lincoln County DA’s race after Danforth withdraws

March 11, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews It looks like there will be a primary election contest between two lawyers seeking a now-open Lincoln County district attorney’s position and a crowded field hoping to win one county commission seat. In a surprise move Friday, Lanee Danforth, who was elected as Lincoln County’s district attorney in 2020 and spent much of the past three

37-year-old museum in Lincoln City surprises with exhibits on glass floats, Native Americans — and of course, Pixieland

March 11, 2024

By LORI TOBIAS/Oregon ArtsWatch Staff at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum hear it all the time: “We didn’t even know this was here,” or “I drive by it all the time, but I never stopped in.” But once they pass through the front door, first-time visitors generally have the same reaction – surprise. Which is no surprise. Because there is

A “Report to Readers”: YachatsNews did well in 2023 but wants to do more and better in 2024

March 7, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews By most every type of measure, YachatsNews did well in 2023. Our goal for 2024 is to try to do more and better. It’s been five years since I launched YachatsNews as a personal community service project to provide local news to south Lincoln County. YachatsNews transitioned to a 501c3 nonprofit in October 2022 to order

The wheels on the bus go round and round all over Lincoln County as drivers shuttle passengers from Yachats to Rose Lodge

March 7, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – Mile after miles fall away with the world outside passing like so many picture postcards as the Lincoln County Transit bus rolls through forests riven with streams and hidden sloughs seldom seen from any other vantage. “When you ride the bus, you get to look out and see views you don’t normally get to

Yachats city manager suspends disputed and expensive work on upgrading websites, computer systems

March 7, 2024

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – After getting apprised of a contractor’s work to upgrade the city of Yachats’ website and some digging to find out why some necessary approvals were not followed – city manager Bobbi Price decided this week that a fresh start is in order. That decision came after a presentation by the contractor – Oregon State

After six years of trying, COCF&R can now quickly launch rescue boat from floating dock at Port of Alsea

March 7, 2024

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The next time there’s an emergency in Alsea Bay it shouldn’t take Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue firefighters very long to respond. The district – after six years of trying to find a quicker way to launch its 25-foot rescue boat – installed a floating (and submersible) dock this week at the Port

Oregon Legislature tweaks “recreational immunity” law to protect owners of trails for most liability

March 5, 2024

By APRIL ERHLICH/Oregon Public Broadcasting Public hiking trails that closed this past year in response to a civil lawsuit could start reopening again after Oregon lawmakers Tuesday passed temporary liability protections for landowners. Senate Bill 1576 passed the Oregon House on Tuesday with overwhelming support and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk. Once signed into law, it will adjust

ODOT returns Friday to continue paving deteriorating sections of U.S. 101 north of Newport — but it’s a temporary fix

March 5, 2024

Friday morning update from ODOT: U.S. Highway 101 near Beverly Beach will see long delays again Friday as crews work on paving the road. Flaggers will be in place reducing the highway to one lane. Drivers should expect long delays as crews work in the area. The speed limit has been reduced in this area to 35 mph. Please

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Lincoln County’s two legislators pleased with speed, compromises — and results — of just-completed short session

40 years after 17-year-old Kelly Disney’s disappearance, sister and investigators still seek answers and justice

Chief deputy and Newport defense attorney jump into Lincoln County DA’s race after Danforth withdraws

37-year-old museum in Lincoln City surprises with exhibits on glass floats, Native Americans — and of course, Pixieland

A “Report to Readers”: YachatsNews did well in 2023 but wants to do more and better in 2024

The wheels on the bus go round and round all over Lincoln County as drivers shuttle passengers from Yachats to Rose Lodge

Yachats city manager suspends disputed and expensive work on upgrading websites, computer systems

After six years of trying, COCF&R can now quickly launch rescue boat from floating dock at Port of Alsea

Oregon Legislature tweaks “recreational immunity” law to protect owners of trails for most liability

ODOT returns Friday to continue paving deteriorating sections of U.S. 101 north of Newport — but it’s a temporary fix

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