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 […]
Five farms featured in 12th annual Yachats tour Saturday, Aug. 13
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Fire departments in Lincoln County receive $270,000 from state to augment staff during hottest and busiest weeks of summer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Eugene Airport adding twice-weekly direct flights to Palm Springs
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EUGENE — The Eugene Airport will start offering nonstop flights to Palm Springs, Calif. through Avelo Airlines starting in November. The airline will offer flights to Palm Springs on Wednesdays […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log July 28-Aug. 4
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OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22193473 07/28/2022 11:42 Officer #60787 NATHMAN, CAMERON Citation – Crime Location 101, Mile post 134 134 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary A vehicle was stopped for failure […]