By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle I had no idea – and no intention – when I launched YachatsNews 6½ years ago that it would evolve to what it is today. […]
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Sudden closure of 99 Job Corps centers across the U.S. could threaten the operation of Angell center near Yachats
By GARRET JAROS/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS – The future of Angell Job Corps is uncertain after the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will pause operations at 99 contractor-operated Job […]
7th year of Yachats Pride celebration kicks off Friday with weekend full of events
By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS — Three days of celebrating diversity begin Friday, when Yachats Pride offers live music, discussions, dinners, a dance and a puppy parade, all indoors […]
ODFW budget proposal closes Otis hatchery, raises fishing and hunting fees, adds $9 ocean endorsement
By ZACH URNESS/Salem Statesman Journal The price of fishing and hunting licenses would increase 26 percent to 28 percent over the next five years, two hatcheries closed and some […]
30-foot recreational boat catches fire and burns Friday afternoon in Yaquina Bay
By SHAYLA ESCUDERO/Lincoln Chronicle NEWPORT — A 30-foot recreational boat caught fire along the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration dock Friday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke into the […]
Coast tourism officials say loss of Canadian visitors because of Trump’s rhetoric will hurt this summer
By DANA TIMS/Lincoln Chronicle Curtis Allen spent considerable time earlier this year planning what he expected would be his next “great trip” to the central Oregon coast. Allen, who […]
Will Yachats property owners accept a $10 monthly fee for streets? Council is about to find out
By QUINTON SMITH/Lincoln Chronicle YACHATS – Will 950 property owners in Yachats go along with a proposal that they pay an extra $10 a month to the city in […]
Bayshore volunteers complete years-long project to create beach access for people with mobility issues
By CHERYL ROMANO/Lincoln Chronicle WALDPORT — It’s a beautiful day on the Oregon coast so let’s go to the beach! That’s an easy plan for many — but not […]
Lincoln Pops Big Band will perform show and jazz tunes Sunday in Newport
By Oregon Coast TODAY The well-named Lincoln Pops Big Band will bring its impressive number of musicians and instruments to the Newport Performing Arts Center for two sets of […]
“Bloom Newport” event Saturday afternoon showcases community’s creativity, culture and cuisine
By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Now in its fourth year, Bloom Newport is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity, culture, commerce, cuisine and connections that make Newport unique […]
5 Questions and a Secret: You may have seen him flying over central coast beaches, now meet Josh Norris
By KATHLEEN O’CONNOR/Lincoln Chronicle Every time Josh Norris launches his paraglider he is filled with reverence, wonder and exhilaration. He feels that flying actually grounds him, helping him to […]