I’m curious if we can mitigate the staggering effects that the pandemic is having on our lives with some mirth and whimsy? It might be a touch of tonic to help us through. The one thing that we can do to help slow the spread of the disease is social isolation. But with that, what […]
Archives for March 2020
Beach walks will be missed if state closes day-use areas
My husband and I live on the Alsea River in Waldport and have been watching the Waldport Facebook page regarding the extra influx of visitors this weekend. The panic is real and I worry about a portion of the population who might turn to vigilantism. That said, I mourn the closing of the state’s day […]
An act of kindness, tears of gratitude
Two days ago a truck pulled up in my driveway. A couple got out, a young couple I know from Eugene. They are friends of my youngest daughter who lives in Los Angeles. The couple talked to my daughter a few days ago and told her they were coming to Yachats to stay in their […]
Social distancing doesn’t exist at grocery stores
After changing my lifestyle to accommodate social distancing, I was struck a few days ago by the difficulty of following advisory guidelines while making a necessary visit the grocery store. It’s pretty hard to stay six feet apart in an aisle that is not much wider than that. I was also struck by the huge […]
Helpful hint: buy washable cotton gloves
We bought two dozen pair of cotton gloves from www.ConstructionGear.com for $5 a dozen which we wear every time we have to go out. They are porous so probably provide little in the way of immediate protection, but are very effective in keeping our hands away from our faces. We toss them in the wash […]
More Yachats-area restaurants close over the weekend as business plummets and to keep staff, public safe
By QUINTON SMITH and CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Two more Yachats restaurants closed this weekend as business slumped from statewide dining restrictions, fewer Spring Break visitors and to protect staff and customers from possibly spreading the coronavirus. Ona Restaurant owner Michelle Korgan closed her business at 4 p.m. Saturday. Yachats Brewing + Farmstore announced on Facebook […]
Coronavirus concerns and few visitors leads to closure of Overleaf, Fireside and Adobe motels
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The three largest motels in Yachats are closing until the coronavirus outbreak subsides, laying off up to 140 employees. The 54-room Overleaf Lodge and 43-room Fireside Motel closed Saturday after the last of its guests departed. On Sunday, the 110-room Adobe Motel and Restaurant announced it would close all its operations […]
Lincoln County emergency managers issue information bulletin, advice, online links
Dear Lincoln County Community Members, We recognize these are challenging times with continually changing information related to the global, federal, state and local response to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. We feel it is important to provide information on how you can stay informed, what your local government is doing in relation to this response […]
YachatsNews seeks ideas for community and personal stories during coronavirus outbreak
Dear YachatsNews readers and subscribers: I’m seeking your ideas and comments during this very unusual time. We’ve had 2-3 weeks of near constant local and state coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and it won’t stop. But I’m trying to look ahead to the upcoming weeks and seeking: Your ideas (beyond the obvious breaking news) […]
Oregon governor reluctant to order statewide “stay home” but new directions could come Monday
By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Bureau For four million Oregonians, staying home now could save a life. State health officials expect to see a rapid increase in the number of people infected with COVID-19, the respiratory disease that is mild for most people but deadly for the vulnerable. They concede they have no idea how […]