By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Despite cost increases driven by inflation, a year-long shutdown triggered by the coronavirus and other factors, construction will start as scheduled on a key bridge along […]
Archives for August 2021
Lincoln County commissioners OK $500 bonus to encourage employee vaccinations, add more sick leave and give out COVID-19 test kits
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County’s commissioners are betting up to $230,000 that the carrot is more effective than the stick. Despite being told a week earlier by its top […]
Waldport distillery fails to meet fire regulations or get occupancy permit after 5 years, so city ends lease effective Sept. 1
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has ended the lease of its former city shops to a distillery after its owners failed to get permits, including a […]
Oregon climate experts tell water commission that state is less resilient to drought conditions
By The Associated Press SALEM — Experts say Oregon is becoming less resilient to drought as fewer seasons of abundant rain and snow prevent it from bouncing back from hot […]
Guardrails and walking path markers go up along Ocean View Drive in Yachats
New guardrails were installed along a five-block stretch of Ocean View Drive in Yachats this week and many of the 150 markers separating the 804 Trail from the street […]
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City will remain closed for at least another week
LINCOLN CITY — After closing two weeks ago because of COVID-19 cases among its staff and hoping to reopen Thursday, Chinook Winds Casino and Resort has announced it will remain […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, Aug. 26: 2,057 new cases, 24 more in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 2,057 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths PORTLAND — There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 3,095, […]
OSU’s Sea Grant director leaving for job at the National Science Foundation
CORVALLIS – Shelby Walker, director of Oregon Sea Grant, the Oregon State University-based marine research, outreach, education and communication program, has been appointed to a senior leadership position within the National […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Aug. 25
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP21242604 08/25/2021 08:58 Officer #50607 TUCKER, BRIAN Agency Assist Location 165 NW 25TH ST, NEWPORT, LINCOLN OR USA 97365 Narrative Summary On 08/25/21 at approximately 8:58 AM, Oregon […]
With deadlines looming, Central Oregon Coast Fire board seeks legal advice for negotiations and appraisal of city building
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The Central Oregon Coast Fire District board is facing a series of deadlines and decisions on the potential of turning the main station it […]