By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – Waldport city officials say residents should see lots of construction activity around town the next 1-2 years based on their plans and a newly […]
Archives for May 2023
Anyone in Oregon can fish, clam or crab this weekend for free under ODFW promotion
Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4 as part of the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Department’s free fishing weekend. No fishing […]
Oregon Coast CC seeks instructors for community ed classes – no experience necessary
Oregon Coast Community College is seeking instructors who possess in-depth knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing their expertise and knowledge to teach non-credit courses this fall. The college’s community […]
Six specialty courts in Lincoln County offer offenders a way up and out with intensive 12- to 18-month programs
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Turning around a life that is well along the path to rock bottom is near impossible. And rising from the ashes of rock bottom – requires […]
In anticipation of new tax proceeds, Yachats Fire District administrators propose $2 million budget for 2023-24
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – Administrators for the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District are proposing a 2023-24 general fund budget of $2 million that begins to build up finances once […]
Waldport council OKs water and sewer rate increase, ends summer sewer discount
WALDPORT – Water is going to cost more for Waldport residents starting July 1 , especially this summer. The Waldport city council Thursday voted unanimously to raise water and wastewater […]
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden wetlands regulation, ruling for Idaho couple
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision, ruling in favor of an Idaho couple, with the conservative majority writing that federal powers to regulate U.S. waters should be […]
Oregon secretary of state’s office says it will not allow 10 GOP senators who are unexcused from Legislature to file for re-election
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Senators who are barred from re-election will not be allowed to file for re-election in 2024 when the window for candidates opens Sept. […]
Depoe Bay honors all those lost at sea with its annual Memorial Day Festival of Flowers
By ELIOT SEKULER/for Oregon Coast TODAY Depoe Bay’s maritime heritage will be colorfully displayed on Memorial Day as the city that boasts the world’s smallest harbor stages a show […]
Back in Oregon, Amelia Zirin-Brown — known as Rizo — returns to her Newport roots for weekend performances
By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY It could be the perfect subject for a hit Broadway play, except the name is Rizo instead of Roxy. And the town? Not Chicago, […]