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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

After years of frustration, the simple idea of “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive in Yachats finally taking shape

June 19, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – What seemed like a simple idea almost three years ago took root – literally – this weekend when dozens of volunteers painstakenly planted hundreds of native plants in two small “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive. Members of the city’s Parks & Commons Commission, the Yachats Trails Team and other volunteers spent much of

Latest interim Yachats city manager gives his assessment of issues — they’re both troublesome and promising

June 18, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — After 10 days on the job, Yachats’ new interim city manager Rick Sant dove headlong into the deep end of the municipal pool with a no holds barred assessment of the city’s state of affairs during last week’s city council meeting. There was no sugar coating or varnishing of opinion as Sant delivered his

Yachats nonprofit receives largest private grant in city history to help fund expansion, remodel of library

June 15, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – A small but very active Yachats nonprofit has received a $250,000 grant to help pay for the expansion and remodel of the city library. The award from The Ford Family Foundation of Roseburg to Friends of Yachats Library is believed to be the largest single private foundation award in the city’s history. The Friends group

Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

June 1, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats City Council voted unanimously Thursday to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager while they search to fill the position permanently. Sant takes the helm on the heels of manager Heide Lambert’s resignation, which took effect Wednesday. He stepped into the breach after two candidates for the position fell through after

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

May 31, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ deputy city recorder and a former temporary employee have filed suit in U.S. District Court against the city, seeking unspecified damages for what they claim is racial discrimination, retaliation and discriminatory pay practices. An attorney for deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson of Yachats and former administrative assistant Anita Sites of

Yachats Trails Team — now 60 members strong — works year-round to help make the city walkable for locals and visitors

May 31, 2023

By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – A symphony of wetland-loving birds punctuated by the occasional frog in full throat was all the accompaniment the Yachats Trails Team needed as they tackled yet another restoration project. What began 18 years ago with a handful of volunteers determined to maintain local trails and beautify public spaces in Yachats, has grown to 60

Yachats city manager resigns effective May 31, citing personnel issues, misinformation and council interference

April 13, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP and QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats city council Wednesday announced the resignation of city manager Heide Lambert effective May 31, its plan to hire a contractor to assist during the transition and a professional consultant to find her replacement. Following a 90-minute closed, executive session to discuss the matter, mayor Craig Berdie said during a brief

State investigator says Yachats deputy city recorder’s allegations of discrimination, retaliation should be dismissed

April 10, 2023

By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — A longtime Yachats city employee failed to provide substantial evidence she was discriminated or retaliated against by supervisors at city hall, according to the findings of an investigator for Oregon’s employer watchdog. In a memo determining the complaint from deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson should be dismissed, senior civil rights investigator Tyler Stokes of

Yachats city council holds short, special meeting to clarify contract issues with city planner and her job

March 30, 2023

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The Yachats city council hopes a special, 16-minute meeting Wednesday clears up any confusion over the city planner’s job – and maybe who holds it. The council – with Mayor Craig Berdie conducting the meeting from home because of a positive Covid test and councilor Greg Scott online from Vietnam at 3 a.m. local

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

After years of frustration, the simple idea of “pocket parks” along Ocean View Drive in Yachats finally taking shape

Latest interim Yachats city manager gives his assessment of issues — they’re both troublesome and promising

Yachats nonprofit receives largest private grant in city history to help fund expansion, remodel of library

Yachats council votes to hire Rick Sant as its interim city manager, who says he’s “super excited” to help

Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation

Yachats Trails Team — now 60 members strong — works year-round to help make the city walkable for locals and visitors

Yachats city manager resigns effective May 31, citing personnel issues, misinformation and council interference

State investigator says Yachats deputy city recorder’s allegations of discrimination, retaliation should be dismissed

Yachats city council holds short, special meeting to clarify contract issues with city planner and her job

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