Thank you! YachatsNews surpasses its $50,000 local fundraising goal — but you can still help

July 6, 2023

Thank you. You are all so very generous. YachatsNews surpassed its June local fundraising goal of $50,000 this week (yes, it was extended through the July 4 holiday) with the receipt of two large donations and two $2,500 matching contributions after reaching our $25,000 and $45,000 milestones. After depositing some checks Thursday, our total for the campaign is just under

A record dry June following a very dry May could lead to water-use restrictions this summer in Yachats

July 6, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — A nearly bone dry June and the prospect of little rain in July and August likely means some water restrictions coming to Yachats. The question is when. The key for coastal water providers is the amount of rain their areas receive in May and June. A wet spring usually means lots of water through

Lincoln County commissioners agree to allocate $3.6 million in last of federal relief funds to 11 projects

July 6, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County commissioners plan to allocate $3.6 million in pandemic relief funds to 11 projects ranging from two winter homeless shelters, to affordable housing to beginning plans for a new courthouse. Commissioners on Wednesday agreed to a suggested list created last month by Kaety Jacobson. Jacobson initially brought the issue before commissioners in late June, saying

Owners of iconic Ziggurat House in Tenmile community pick through the pieces of their destroyed house Friday

July 6, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews TENMILE – With the scent of charred timbers in the air a single firefighter from Yachats hosed down a smoking hotspot Friday inside the iconic Ziggurat House overlooking the ocean just north of Tenmile Creek. An investigator from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office donned a hazmat suit before going inside to try to determine the

After a sleepy start, Yachats celebrates a beautiful Fourth of July with breakfast, music, parade, party and fireworks finale

July 5, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Yachats must have slept in on the Fourth. At least that was the unofficial official word from the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Lions Hall. “We’ve completely run out of sausage,” said Phil Wells, who worked the grill in the parking lot while the line at the door continued to stack up. “We are

Waldport stages ceremonial groundbreaking at Louis Southworth Park with the hope to begin work by late summer

July 3, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – More than 125 people and a slew of dignitaries turned out Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the city’s new Louis Southworth Park, with the hope that work will start this summer on the $1 million project. Speakers reminded attendees of Southworth’s contributions to the community 140 years ago and how fitting it was

Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening

July 2, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A large brush fire caused by fireworks on the beach closed a four-mile stretch U.S. Highway 101 between Waldport and Yachats for more than five hours Sunday as firefighters from seven agencies battled the stubborn, wind-whipped blaze. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. drawing a massive response from five local departments and firefighters from

21st Yachats Celtic Music Festival announces November lineup with tickets going fast to main shows

July 2, 2023

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The premier event of the Yachats fall calendar is headed back for its 21st season, and Celtic music lovers are snapping up tickets. Just days after the entertainment line-up for the Nov. 10-12 Yachats Celtic Music Festival was announced, thousands of dollars’ worth of tickets had already been purchased. “I’d really urge people to

Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists

July 2, 2023

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Art-spangled banners are yet again waving over downtown Yachats, thanks to the work of local artists and the sponsorship of nonprofit Polly Plumb Productions. For the sixth year, artist Michael Guerriero of Yachats is managing the project, which decorates 18 street light poles along U.S. Highway 101 downtown with original, colorful banners. Under the

The final week of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Can we make our goal? And answering some questions

June 29, 2023

YachatsNews is extending its month-long local fundraising campaign through July 4 in order to get closer to its goal of $50,000. As of Thursday, readers, businesses and local organizations had donated or pledged a total of almost $36,000. Coupled with a recent $5,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation of Sisters, Ore., that brings total donations and pledges in May and

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Thank you! YachatsNews surpasses its $50,000 local fundraising goal — but you can still help

A record dry June following a very dry May could lead to water-use restrictions this summer in Yachats

Lincoln County commissioners agree to allocate $3.6 million in last of federal relief funds to 11 projects

Owners of iconic Ziggurat House in Tenmile community pick through the pieces of their destroyed house Friday

After a sleepy start, Yachats celebrates a beautiful Fourth of July with breakfast, music, parade, party and fireworks finale

Waldport stages ceremonial groundbreaking at Louis Southworth Park with the hope to begin work by late summer

Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening

21st Yachats Celtic Music Festival announces November lineup with tickets going fast to main shows

Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists

The final week of YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign: Can we make our goal? And answering some questions

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 and Central Oregon Coast fire districts consolidation committee meeting

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