By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — As of Thursday, Yachats’ venerable, all-volunteer library is still venerable but no longer staffed entirely by volunteers. Traci Miller-Altson of Yachats has been hired […]
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Despite LUBA decision, 15neighborhoods group says their STR fight will continue
To the editor: The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals struck down 15neighborhoods’ Ballot Measure 21-203 because it used three “land use” terms to amend Lincoln County’s short-term rental licensing […]
Oregon land-use staffer explains planning system Monday in Yachats
YACHATS – A fledgling community group in Yachats has organized an information session with a state land-use planning official to explain to local residents how Oregon’s land-use process works. Hui […]
Two Lane County residents arrested for series of car clouts at Yachats motels
YACHATS – Two Lane County residents are in the Lincoln County jail after their arrest for a series of car clouts and a car theft at the Overleaf Lodge and […]
“Small but mighty” describes outreach by Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
To the editor: I have a spiral notebook where I jot down the number of people that come to Yachats Community Presbyterian Church for some form of assistance. It’s not […]
Rent increases capped at 14.6% for most Oregonians next year, the highest since limits passed
By MEAGAN CUTHILL/Oregon Public Broadcasting In a state with one of the most challenging housing crunches in the country, Oregon renters could face the highest possible maximum increase since the […]
Oregon’s public defenders office requests $6 million as lawmakers consider major overhaul of imploding system
Members or a work group that’s been discussing public defense reforms include former legislators, public defenders, representatives of Gov. Kate Brown’s office and members of the state Judicial Department. (Getty […]
Annual “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event is Saturday in Waldport
WALDPORT – Waldport-area residents are expected to gather Saturday, Sept. 17 for the annual “Hands Across the Bridge” recovery event, part of a larger, countywide celebration of Recovery Month. The […]
Coast Guard rescues Newport-based fishermen 180 miles offshore over the weekend
NEWPORT – The Coast Guard rescued two fishermen from a Newport-based fishing vessel offshore Oregon on Sunday. The Coast Guard’s command center in Seattle received a report at 9:21 p.m. […]
Moody’s lowers credit rating for Yachats fire district bonds, citing weak governance and poor financial management
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – A worldwide financial services company has downgraded the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s bond credit rating, citing its weak governance and poor budget […]