By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ deputy city recorder and a former temporary employee have filed suit in U.S. District Court against the city, seeking unspecified damages for what they claim is racial … [Read more...] about Yachats city hall employee and former temporary worker file federal lawsuit against city alleging discrimination, retaliation
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Kotek ends her attempts at negotiations as Oregon Senate GOP walkout hits fourth week
The desks of Republican senators are vacant Wednesday as the GOP-led walkout prevents the Senate from conducting business for the 19th day. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM -- Gov. Tina Kotek is done negotiating … [Read more...] about Kotek ends her attempts at negotiations as Oregon Senate GOP walkout hits fourth week
Popular seal lion docks could return to Newport in mid-summer
Last winter’s storms damaged the famed sea lion docks in Newport. But when the barking and blubbery mammals return around August, they’ll encounter a long-awaited gift. Janell Goplen of the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation said things haven’t … [Read more...] about Popular seal lion docks could return to Newport in mid-summer
Anderson, Gomberg scheduled to appear in online “town hall” Friday
Two Oregon lawmakers from Lincoln County embroiled in the stalled session of the 2023 Legislature will appear in an online forum from 8-9 a.m. Friday sponsored by Oregon Coast Community College. For the past eight years the community college has … [Read more...] about Anderson, Gomberg scheduled to appear in online “town hall” Friday
Yachats Trails Team — now 60 members strong — works year-round to help make the city walkable for locals and visitors
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – A symphony of wetland-loving birds punctuated by the occasional frog in full throat was all the accompaniment the Yachats Trails Team needed as they tackled yet another restoration project. What … [Read more...] about Yachats Trails Team — now 60 members strong — works year-round to help make the city walkable for locals and visitors