By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Newport Loyalty Days and Sea Fair Festival, running from Friday through Sunday is recognizing all military veterans and active duty personnel, with a […]
Archives for May 2023
Toledo’s galleries and studios open their doors for “First Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday
By Oregon Coast TODAY TOLEDO — The galleries, studios and public art displays in Toledo are closely woven with the scenes of industry from the paper mill, shipyard and […]
“Survivor” TV show schedules open casting call at Chinook Winds
Want to make a fool of yourself? Or become famous? Or both? “Survivor,” the long-running CBS TV series reality competition has scheduled an open casting call from 10 a.m. to […]
Lincoln County announces purchase of Waldport property for new animal shelter, hopes to open in fall 2024
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County has purchased two acres of land in the Waldport Industrial Park for the location of a new animal shelter it hopes to open in […]
Oregon Senate Republicans, Independent stage walkout Wednesday as divisive bills await votes
Justin Brecht, left, a senior policy analyst for the Senate Republican Caucus, and Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, talk about the readability rule that Republicans cited as a reason […]
Plans for $1.09 million remodel, expansion of Yachats Library getting close with possible groundbreaking in late summer
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – Plans to expand and remodel the 49-year-old Yachats Library are proceeding smoothly – in spite of the turmoil at Yachats city hall — with […]
Despite continued staffing turmoil, proposed Yachats city budget in strong shape — with some projects ready to launch
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ staffing may be in turmoil, but its finances are strong and several long-awaited projects are ready to launch under a […]
Fall of a rising star: Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns Tuesday over $10,000 a month cannabis side job
Shemia Fagan, seen as a rising star in Oregon politics, announced her resignation as Secretary of State on Tuesday. By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Secretary of State Shemia […]
Oregon House votes along party lines to approve ban on “ghost” guns and limit types of firearms to young people
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — The Oregon House split along party lines Tuesday to approve a ban on so-called ghost guns made with untraceable parts. The 35-24 vote […]
April weather was wet — and coldest in at least 10 years
Weather watchers for YachatsNews have confirmed what anyone who lives on the Oregon coast felt about April – it was cold and wet. Rainfall for April was above twice the […]