Police took a 32-year-old military deserter, described by the U.S. Army as armed and dangerous, into custody Thursday morning after a call from the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center about a […]
Archives for January 2020
James Kerti abruptly resigns from Yachats City Council after his first year in position
By Quinton Smith/YachatsNews.com Yachats City Councilor James Kerti abruptly resigned from his position Tuesday afternoon, just one year into his four-year term. Kerti’s said his resignation was effective immediately. The […]
King Tides and big waves expected to put on a show this weekend
A big storm forecast by the National Weather Service is going to hit the central Oregon Coast on Friday at the same time as the third “King Tide” of the […]
Yachats mayor and council miss three opportunities to build trust
To the editor: Continuing a 13-month trend, regular Yachats City Council meeting attendees last week witnessed three more instances of lack of respect towards new council members James Kerti and […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log, Jan. 3-5
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20002219 01/03/2020 06:33 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN Crash – Non-injury Location 20 HWY and 229 HWY, Narrative Summary ***E-CRASH*** On 01/03/19 at approximately 6:33 AM, a two-vehicle crash […]
Small Coast Guard vessel capsizes in Astoria; four crew members are OK
Coast Guard vessel capsizes near 36th Street pier in Astoria, Ore. . ASTORIA, Ore. — A 26-foot Coast Guard Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat capsized Saturday with four crew members aboard […]
Yachats should close loophole in its comprehensive plan to protect scenic views
To the editor: The city of Yachats’ comprehensive land use plan and its supporting documents outline the protection of our scenic and visual environment as a guiding principle of the […]
Yachats fire chief settles three state ethics claims, returns $1,750 to ambulance company
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Yachats fire chief Frankie Petrick has agreed to settle claims by the Oregon Ethics Commission that in three instances she used her position for financial gain. […]
Yachats shoppers, Lincoln County stores already adjusting to Jan. 1 ban on single-use plastic bags
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Yachats residents are joining all Oregonians this week in figuring out how to navigate a new statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. But from the looks of […]
Divisions between Yachats City Council members go public during first meeting of 2020
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Divisions on the Yachats City Council moved into public view Thursday during its first meeting of 2020, starting with a split vote for council president and ending […]