12 homeless and housing organizations in Lincoln County receive $857,179 as part of $26 million state allocation

September 14, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Twelve organizations in Lincoln County that provide a range of services to the homeless have received a total of $856,179 from the state to help fund operations this winter and into 2024. The money is another slice of the more than $200 million allocated by the 2023 Legislature for homelessness. On Tuesday, Gov. Tina Kotek announced

Yachats implements modest water restrictions after flows in Reedy and Salmon creeks drops below 275 gallons per minute

September 14, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Drought conditions led to the Yachats city council declaring a phase 1 water-shortage emergency Wednesday, which means water customers will need to moderately curtail watering lawns, gardens and landscapes and shut off fountains that do not recirculate water. The declaration requires residents to water on alternating days based on the last number of their

Final trek of 33-year-old Cycle Oregon “classic” brings 1,000 riders through Toledo, Newport, Waldport and Tidewater this week

September 13, 2023

By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews More than 1,000 cyclists will sweep into Toledo, Newport and through Waldport on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as the week-long “classic” edition of Cycle Oregon pedals to the end of its 33-year run. Riders, who started their sojourn with a Sunday send-off in Albany, will spend their final layover day either enjoying a quiet day in

Timber company owner says it will not spray herbicides by helicopter in South Beaver Creek, but use ground crews instead

September 12, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews There will be no aerial spraying of herbicides on 473-acres of clear-cut timberlands in the South Beaver Creek watershed northeast of Seal Rock. The 86-year-old landowner, Sorn Nymark, walked into Lincoln County commissioners’ offices Monday to hand deliver a letter stating that his company — Ane Forests of Oregon – has heard the public outcry opposing

It took awhile and cost a lot, but Yachats motels’ new tiny homes and RV park for employees have their first occupants

September 12, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachtsNews YACHATS — It took some patience, a lot of education and more than a half million dollars, but a long-awaited housing complex for employees of the Fireside Motel and Overleaf Lodge has their first occupants. There was a lot to learn, admits Drew Roslund, managing general partner of the company that operates the two motels. “We

Port of Alsea seeks applicants for newly re-elected board member who intends to resign; extends deadline to Sept. 19

September 12, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – A longtime member of the Port of Alsea intends to resign in October, just five months after being re-elected to a four-year term and being sworn in two months ago. The port’s administrator is already seeking applicants for the seat held by Rob Bishop, setting a deadline for applications even before his resignation and

National science group funds new research effort to better understand offshore Cascadia Subduction Zone

September 12, 2023

BY MICHELLE KLAMPE/OSU News Service Oregon State University researchers are joining a new multi-institution earthquake research center dedicated to the study of the Pacific Northwest’s Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is capable of producing earthquakes comparable to the largest recorded globally. The National Science Foundation has awarded $15 million over five years to the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center – to

‘Very strong’ El Niño moving up the Oregon coast, bringing warmer winter and increasing ocean temperatures

September 11, 2023

By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle A tropical weather system called El Niño is beginning its march up the coast of Oregon, likely bringing with it a warmer winter and warmer water for some marine life. Oregonians on the coast could see flooding when rain mixes with higher tides. In the mountains, areas hoping for snow are more likely to get

Want to own a lighthouse? Unique private replica of historic Canadian light perched at base of Cape Perpetua is for sale

September 7, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Nestled on the edge of the forest on Cape Perpetua’s north flank is one of the most unique lighthouses in Oregon. The Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse flashed its signature signal – red, white, red — every 10 seconds to sailors navigating the central coast from 1982 until 2014. It was one of only

Although concerned about assuming operating costs, Yachats council moves forward with grant application for tourist trolley

September 7, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Although concerned about assuming the cost of operating a tourist trolley for five months a year, the Yachats city council voted unanimously Thursday to continue pursuing a $100,000 grant to help purchase a vehicle. The Yachats Chamber of Commerce is pushing the idea of a trolley to ferry tourists and locals from motels in

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12 homeless and housing organizations in Lincoln County receive $857,179 as part of $26 million state allocation

Yachats implements modest water restrictions after flows in Reedy and Salmon creeks drops below 275 gallons per minute

Final trek of 33-year-old Cycle Oregon “classic” brings 1,000 riders through Toledo, Newport, Waldport and Tidewater this week

Timber company owner says it will not spray herbicides by helicopter in South Beaver Creek, but use ground crews instead

It took awhile and cost a lot, but Yachats motels’ new tiny homes and RV park for employees have their first occupants

Port of Alsea seeks applicants for newly re-elected board member who intends to resign; extends deadline to Sept. 19

National science group funds new research effort to better understand offshore Cascadia Subduction Zone

‘Very strong’ El Niño moving up the Oregon coast, bringing warmer winter and increasing ocean temperatures

Want to own a lighthouse? Unique private replica of historic Canadian light perched at base of Cape Perpetua is for sale

Although concerned about assuming operating costs, Yachats council moves forward with grant application for tourist trolley

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