Siletz’ Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a chance to reconnect, remember, celebrate and open tribal community to all

August 9, 2025

In the days before the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow in Siletz, dancers practice their footwork, the finishing touches of beadwork sewn to regalia and cooks prepare to feed hundreds of people who have come all over the United States to see each other.

Captain of Newport-based crab boat that sank details what happened Sunday as Coast Guard calls off search for missing man

August 9, 2025

The Coast Guard’s search for a man lost at sea after Newport-based fishing vessel Das Bug capsized Sunday afternoon with four men aboard ended without success Monday. The man, who was from the San Francisco area, said he was interested in fishing and had asked to tag along on a season-ending crabbing trip Sunday.

It’s been five long years since the Echo Mountain fire swept through Otis. Finally, a state grant may help more families

August 7, 2025

It’s been five years since Mindy Gannon lost her home and since 300 other structures in Otis were destroyed in the Echo Mountain fire, one of four wildfires that ravaged communities in the Santiam and McKenzie river canyons and near Talent in southern Oregon. Now, a long-awaited state grant may finally help Lincoln County help more of the Otis survivors.

Cities, water districts throughout Lincoln County ask residents, businesses to conserve as drought deepens

August 7, 2025

Communities and water districts across the Lincoln County are uniformly asking customers to curtail water use as drought conditions persist and promise to worsen before fall rains arrive. While a smattering of rain Wednesday will help gardens, it will not make a dent in the overall conditions across Lincoln County where water suppliers are requesting customers take steps immediately to

The unsinkable RSV Yaquina Neversink resumes record-setting ocean journey after 3 month stop in Palau

August 7, 2025

A small sailboat built by a group of Lincoln County students last year is off once again on its record-breaking journey after washing up in May on the northern Palau Island of Kayangel in the South Pacific.

Opponents of county Commissioner Claire Hall get OK to begin gathering signatures to force recall election

August 7, 2025

Opponents of six-term Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall who object to the way she runs meetings and believe she is creating turmoil among employees have been given the go-ahead to begin collecting signatures to force a recall election. The petition to recall Hall passed preliminary requirements Tuesday and will now need 3,940 signatures to advance to a special election.

Commissioners OK putting special levy on November ballot to help fund veterans services

August 7, 2025

A five-year local-option levy to support veteran services will go to voters in November after Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday unanimously approved putting it on the ballot.

Researchers believe they have discovered what killed billions of sea stars off the Oregon and west coasts

August 5, 2025

After more than 10 years of searching, researchers have identified the pathogen responsible for sea star wasting disease all along the West Coast. Killing billions of starfish, the disease has affected more than 20 species in waters from Mexico to Alaska, including the sunflower sea star found off the coast of Oregon. It’s the largest epidemic to sweep through a

Oregon State Parks will increase all camping charges next May, add daily parking fees at 21 sites in October

August 4, 2025

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, staring down a looming budget shortfall to the tune of roughly $30 million, has announced it will once again implement new fees to help fund the state park system.

Consultant’s report gives insights and offers direction for Samaritan Health’s future operations

August 3, 2025

Consultants hired by Corvallis-based Samaritan Health Services has delivered encouraging news to the three-county health system -- it doesn’t need a partner to survive but should execute a two-phase plan to cut expenses and increase revenues.

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Other Yachats Community News - Page 9

Siletz’ Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a chance to reconnect, remember, celebrate and open tribal community to all

Captain of Newport-based crab boat that sank details what happened Sunday as Coast Guard calls off search for missing man

It’s been five long years since the Echo Mountain fire swept through Otis. Finally, a state grant may help more families

Cities, water districts throughout Lincoln County ask residents, businesses to conserve as drought deepens

The unsinkable RSV Yaquina Neversink resumes record-setting ocean journey after 3 month stop in Palau

Opponents of county Commissioner Claire Hall get OK to begin gathering signatures to force recall election

Commissioners OK putting special levy on November ballot to help fund veterans services

Researchers believe they have discovered what killed billions of sea stars off the Oregon and west coasts

Oregon State Parks will increase all camping charges next May, add daily parking fees at 21 sites in October

Consultant’s report gives insights and offers direction for Samaritan Health’s future operations

Letters from readers

Lincoln County ballot measure is a commitment to our veterans

$25,000 grant will help View the Future’s community conversations

Look at Medicare Advantage plans carefully before making a decision

Obituaries

Joe Chapman of Tenmile

Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”

Marie Jones of Newport

Civic Calendar

Lincoln County School District board special meeting

Port of Newport Commission monthly meeting

Port of Alsea commission special meeting

City of Yachats Parks & Commons Commission

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

Public & Legal Notices

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD

Otter Rock Water District NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING