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YachatsNews local fundraising campaign reaches $48,000 to support local reporting efforts
Thank you for helping YachatsNews’ effort to grow and expand. By the time the last of checks or PayPal donations trickle in this month, YachatsNews’ local fundraising campaign should […]
YachatsNews takes a week off from most publishing; resumes posting stories Sunday, July 14
YachatsNews is taking a short, week-long break from reporting and posting stories. We made it through the local July 3-4 celebrations, lots of government meetings, breaking news and now […]
YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews This is the last week of YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign and hopefully a push to reach the $50,000 mark in the effort. As […]
Amendment to 30-year-old Northwest Forest Plan could bring changes to 630,000-acre Siuslaw National Forest
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Tumbling down from the highest mountain in the Coast Range to the edge of the Pacific Ocean is the Siuslaw National Forest – a verdant landscape […]
A look at the week of a YachatsNews reporter illustrates why more help (and fundraising) is critical for local news
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YachatsNews reporter Garret Jaros started his week on Sunday afternoon listening to a speaker at the Lions Club’s monthly series to see if there was more […]
This week’s YachatsNews’ stories shows why local reporting is important — and why more is needed
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews This week’s news report by YachatsNews provides a clear example of why Lincoln County needs a vibrant local news organization. The question is if YachatsNews […]
YachatsNews launches third local fundraising campaign to expand coverage countywide
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Three months ago, YachatsNews published its annual “Report to Readers” with the stated goal for 2024 to “do more and better.” June is the month you […]
A “Report to Readers”: YachatsNews did well in 2023 but wants to do more and better in 2024
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews By most every type of measure, YachatsNews did well in 2023. Our goal for 2024 is to try to do more and better. It’s been five […]
Want to own a lighthouse? Unique private replica of historic Canadian light perched at base of Cape Perpetua is for sale
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 […]