By BREEANA LAUGHLIN/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — A new festival in Waldport will bring adventure bicyclists together with community members for a day full of “Beach, Bike and Blues” on Saturday. […]
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Seal Rock fire chief and board say any homeowner insurance increases not due to district’s new safety ratings
By JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com SEAL ROCK – Any homeowners in the Seal Rock Fire District who may have seen a steep increase in their insurance policies shouldn’t blame a newly […]
Despite enrollment losses, inflation, Oregon ‘s community colleges propose little to no tuition increases — including OCCC
Chemeketa Community College. Despite losses in enrollment and rising costs, most community colleges in Oregon will raise tuition by just a few dollars per credit hour. (File/Salem Reporter) By ALEX […]
Central Coast fire board signs agreement with Waldport for five-year lease of city-owned downtown station
WALDPORT – After some blustering, an attorney’s investigation and an appraisal last year, the board of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue district has quietly approved a five-year […]
Lodging group expects to complete purchase of Adobe Motel in Yachats on Friday, considers houses on portion of property
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The city’s largest motel complex is being acquired by a coastal lodging group in a sale expected to be completed by Friday. Ed and […]
14 brands of electric vehicles available to inspect Saturday at Newport event
NEWPORT – Tired of paying $4.50 for a gallon of gas? Fourteen different brands of electric vehicles – including a Rivian pickup truck – will be available to inspect from […]
As budget season approaches, Yachats council OKs initial capital spending plans, but wants community meeting on Commons
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The Yachats City Council has taken the first step to develop one- to five-year spending plans that lays out millions for proposed projects ranging […]
Fireside Motel owners start on RV project for workers — and help coastal stream restoration at the same time
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – Ten months after getting approval from the city, the owners of the Fireside Motel are clearing a small section of their property to see […]
Central Oregon Coast firefighters and volunteers issue “no confidence” vote for three board members, ask them to resign
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – Paid staff and volunteers in the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District told three members of the district’s board Thursday night they had […]
$1 million homes gone in days? Welcome to the latest, crazy world of real estate on the central Oregon coast
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Small, older houses selling for one million dollars after only days on the market. Bidding wars. Multiple offers. Local residents completely priced out of the picture. […]