The second-wettest May in 11 years has brought the total rainfall amount in Yachats this year closer to its yearly average. There were 5.48 inches of rain measured at the city’s wastewater treatment plant in May, the most for that month since 2010. The average for May is 3.11 inches, according to city records. The […]
Archives for June 2020
Yachats’ limit on vacation rentals is intended to balance livability and economy
The limit on vacation rental licenses was never intended as an “all or nothing decision.” This was, and is, a work in progress. The challenge will be to review the pros and cons and find balance. We are experiencing the financial problems that come into play when Yachats closes to tourism. No matter how many […]
Yachats budget committee sends 2020-21 plan to City Council, but not without concerns over revenue and spending
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com It took more than seven hours over two days of online meetings, but the Yachats Budget Committee last week finished work on the city’s proposed spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. But a 7-3 final vote to approve and a series of contentious discussions and occasional 5-5 […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for May 29-31
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP20144200 05/29/2020 16:11 Officer #41617 ESKRIDGE, BRIAN Crash – Non-injury Location 18 HWY, Mile post 7, Lincoln Narrative Summary ***E-CRASH*** On 05/29/20 at approximately 4:05 PM, a three-vehicle rear end collision occurred on SR-18 around milepost 7. Driver of eastbound #1 (black F150) reached to the floor to retrieve his dinner, causing #1 […]