Oregon reports 254 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, zero new deaths PORTLAND — There are zero new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, the state’s death toll remains at 2,137 […]
Archives for February 2021
U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence closes Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week for emergency repairs to road that gave away
The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed a four-mile section of U.S. Highway 101 between Yachats and Florence from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for up to a week […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Saturday, Feb. 13: 474 new cases, 1 in Lincoln County; 20,386 vaccinations; 43 more deaths
Oregon reports 474 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 43 new deaths PORTLAND — There are 43 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,137 […]
Yachats City Council gets one more applicant for vacant seat, will interview three people Tuesday
The Yachats City Council will interview three applicants for a 2-year council vacancy during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday. A two-week extension to try to recruit more […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Feb. 9
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21033255 02/09/2021 16:02 Officer #55167 WERTZ, DAVID DUII – Alcohol Location 101, Mile post 141 141 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary On 2/9/21 at approximately 4:02 PM […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Friday, Feb. 12: 517 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 25,772 vaccinations, 38 more deaths
People 75 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday Starting Monday, Feb. 15, people in Oregon who are 75 years of age or older become eligible for […]
Given a fourth attempt, Yachats Planning Commission votes 4-1 for an even tougher crackdown on marine lighting from motels
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com After months of back-and-forth with the City Council, the Yachats Planning Commission on Thursday voted 4-1 to recommend that all marine lighting in the city be […]
Yachats council plans to quickly seek interim city manager while it goes through longer process to find a permanent one
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council will seek an interim city manager until it figures out how and who to replace Shannon Beaucaire, who is leaving within two […]
SPECIAL REPORT: What’s the future of the 85-year-old Yaquina Bay Bridge? Newport and Lincoln County want to know, state says there are no plans — and no money — to replace it
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The Yaquina Bay Bridge is one of the most photographed and recognized architectural structures on the West Coast. Its image adorns everything from international travel magazines […]
Lincoln County cancels two COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week because it is getting 400 fewer doses than expected
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County Public Health is being forced to cancel two COVID-19 vaccine clinics Tuesday because it is getting a much smaller allocation of first doses than […]