To the editor: In the midst of a housing crisis on the Oregon coast, short-term vacation rentals have made it even harder for families here to afford housing. Ironically, a […]
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Crowded races for two Lincoln County commission races highlight local ballot, candidates respond to YachatsNews’ questions
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Trying to become a Lincoln County commissioner is becoming more popular — but don’t expect two races in the May 17 primary election to determine an […]
Candidates for Oregon governor address key state issues in unique presentation by media organizations
Every candidate running for governor was invited to address 15 questions. More than two-thirds responded. By LES ZAITZ/Oregon Capital Chronicle Nearly three dozen candidates for governor are vying for their […]
Oregon State Police/Newport activity log April 21-May 2
OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22093966 04/21/2022 13:46 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Citation – Crime Location 101, Mile post 114 114 NB, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary A person stopped for […]
OSU study: Bird population declines in eastern Canada due to timber harvests, management
By OSU News Service CORVALLIS – Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research led by Oregon State […]
Counties say they will appeal Wednesday ruling overturning $1.1 billion verdict against state over management of forests
By TED SICKINGER/The Oregonian/OregonLive The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday erased a $1.1. billion verdict against the state over its management of state forests, determining the Department of Forestry and […]
Lincoln City police identify man found dead on beach April 7
News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: April 27th, 2022 4:33 PM Lincoln City Police detectives have identified the deceased man whose body was found on the beach […]
Wide open primary race for congressional seat in Oregon’s Fourth District now includes Lincoln County
By CHRIS LEHMAN/Oregon Public Broadcasting In November 1986, the last time there was no incumbent on the ballot in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, […]
Interior Department announces it is looking at sites off Coos Bay and Brookings for wind farms
By OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday that it’s considering two areas off the Oregon Coast for offshore wind energy production. The agency has identified locations about […]
Yachats church hosting one-stop volunteer fair Saturday afternoon
YACHATS — If the post-pandemic (fingers crossed) era has you looking for ways to be involved in the community, a “Kindness Fair” from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday can be a “one-stop-shopping” […]