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Archives for June 2023
Ready to try clamming? Just follow these intrepid coastal foragers to discover the mud, the fun — and the rewards
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT — With garden rakes and mesh bags in hand, the small band of foragers set off through the low-tide muck of Yaquina Bay. Meredith Howell […]
Waldport gets a jump on Independence Day celebration with Monday night fireworks
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – It takes a team to put on Waldport’s fireworks display Monday night. And the leader of that team, says preparation, timing and safety […]
Under new rate structure, Dahl Disposal customers this fall will be able to recycle food waste with their yard debris
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Customers of Dahl Disposal Service will have the option to recycle food-waste with yard debris this fall — but rates will increase starting next week. The […]
Lincoln County Fair begins its three-day run Friday promising rodeo, music, food and fun for all
By ANDREA McCABE/Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Food, fun, family, friends, the fair. A staple summer event that carries memories of warm summer days with children licking dripping ice […]
Longtime Lincoln County sheriff’s employee who left last year for DA’s detective position returning as patrol deputy
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A former Lincoln County sheriff’s detective who moved into a similar position with the district attorney’s office last year under great controversy is returning to the sheriff’s […]
Newport Farmer’s Market celebrates its 45th anniversary Saturday with extra attractions
By ANDREA McCABE/Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — The Newport Farmers Market is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Saturday, July 1. Since 1978, the market has exemplified the authenticity and […]
Kotek appoints former Portland city auditor as next secretary of state
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday appointed former Portland city auditor LaVonne Griffin-Valade as the Secretary of State. LaVonne Griffin-Valade will be sworn in […]
Adobe’s owner adds Ester Lee Motel in Lincoln City to its portfolio
The company that purchased the Adobe motel and restaurant last year in Yachats has completed the purchase of the iconic Ester Lee Motel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln City. […]
Despite late start and low prices, Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet will end 2022-23 season with a near-record catch
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Oregon’s Dungeness crab fleet is winding down a banner year – one nearly for the record books in fact. With little more than a month to […]