Yes, the weeks-long stretch of clear, sunny weather on the central Oregon coast meant for a very dry October. There were 2.42 inches of rain measured at the Yachats wastewater […]
Archives for 2019
Yachats Celtic Music Festival recovers from struggles to attract performers from across North America
By KATHERINE LJUNGQVIST/YachatsNews.com When the four-member traditional Scottish-Irish music group Beolach takes the stage next Saturday night to headline the 2019 Yachats Celtic Music Festival, it’s not an accident […]
Central Lincoln PUD sells out shares of its first community solar system in just two days
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com On the cloudy Oregon coast, the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District just discovered that well-priced solar power can still be popular. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the […]
Coastal visitor spending and hospitality jobs continue to increase, state says
A new report by a Newport-based state economist says visitor spending on the Oregon coast and Benton County increased to $1.56 billion in 2018 and that leisure and hospitality jobs […]
Lincoln County Sheriff offers 12-week citizens academy in January
Coming in January – the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy ! This renewed, refreshed and interactive course will run Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 12 consecutive weeks beginning on […]
Oregon State Police release details of Wednesday’s Highway 18 double fatality
Downloadable file: Hwy_18_mp_35.jpg On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at approximately 7:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 18 near milepost 35. […]
Shifting sands near Big Creek unveil old vehicle buried for decades
It’s always a wonder what can be found on an Oregon beach. On Tuesday, beach walkers found an old vehicle – possibly a truck – that had been swallowed […]
Yachats firefighters ask state to decertify year-old union as talks drag out
Yachats firefighters are asking a state agency to hold an election to decertify its 14-month-old membership in the International Association of Fire Fighters. Yachats firefighters voted in August 2018 […]
Newport police release name of victim in suspicious death
**Update – Suspicious Death – Name Released** The victim is identified as 34-year-old Newport resident Alexandra Prezioso. Prezioso was reported as missing on October 27, 2019 by a family member. […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Oct. 25-27
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP19379809 10/25/2019 09:40 Officer #31615 THOMPSON, TODD FW – Hunting Location Narrative Summary Subject attempted to check in bear at ODFW South Beach. Subject had struck the […]