By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Despite new state regulations allowing a tripling of the number of European green crabs that can be caught, the invasive specie isn’t likely to be eliminated anytime […]
Archives for August 2022
Feds allocate more than $20 million to 11 Oregon airports for renovations to accommodate more traffic, lure commercial carriers
The Federal Aviation Administration allocated nearly $10 million to the airport in Klamath Falls for runway repairs. By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The Federal Aviation Administration has allocated more […]
Five farms featured in 12th annual Yachats tour Saturday, Aug. 13
YACHATS — The 12th annual tour of the farms and ranches along the Yachats River Road will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 featuring […]
Fire departments in Lincoln County receive $270,000 from state to augment staff during hottest and busiest weeks of summer
Eight fire departments in Lincoln County have received state grants totaling nearly $270,000 to increase staffing during key summer months to better react to potential fires, especially wildfires. The […]
Applications for commercial fall matsutake picking now available
WALDPORT — Applications for matsutake mushroom collection permits for the Central Coast Ranger District of the Siuslaw National Forest are open. Every year, 100 commercial-use permits are available on a […]
Community health centers are key to accessing affordable services
To the editor: Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, local community health centers have been key to ensuring everyone can access affordable, quality health care. These centers are locally […]
Oregon state forester rescinds new wildfire risk map in response to public, political outcry
The Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer map from the Department of Forestry has been taken down. It previously showed Ashland as an island of low-fire risk in a sea of high […]
Iconic beachfront motel Deane’s Oceanfront Lodge gets new owners — and soon a new name and bit of a makeover
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Glen and Katherine Aukstikalnis were driving down Highway 101 in November 2009 looking a rental house to buy. Instead, three miles north of Yachats they saw […]
Thinking about running for political office in Yachats? It’s time to file for mayor or two city council positions
YACHATS – It’s been a tumultuous few years for the Yachats city council – so here’s that once-every-two years chance to see if you can try to do better. Three […]
Report says it is “feasible” to re-introduce sea otters off Oregon’s coast, but lots of work and many more years needed
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A long-awaited federal report says it is “feasible” to reintroduce sea otters to their historical range along parts of the West Coast, including Oregon. The 200-page […]