To the editor: Sunday evening’s fire south of Waldport caused by fireworks rekindled memories of the night of July 2, 2022, when aerial fireworks exploded over the beach a block from my home in the Bayshore community north of Waldport. A few minutes later, fire erupted behind a nearby house on Oceania Drive. I hurried […]
Archives for July 2023
Fireworks-caused beach fire closes Highway 101 for five hours Sunday, forces evacuation of homes between Waldport and Yachats Sunday evening
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A large brush fire caused by fireworks on the beach closed a four-mile stretch U.S. Highway 101 between Waldport and Yachats for more than five hours Sunday as firefighters from seven agencies battled the stubborn, wind-whipped blaze. The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. drawing a massive response from five […]
21st Yachats Celtic Music Festival announces November lineup with tickets going fast to main shows
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — The premier event of the Yachats fall calendar is headed back for its 21st season, and Celtic music lovers are snapping up tickets. Just days after the entertainment line-up for the Nov. 10-12 Yachats Celtic Music Festival was announced, thousands of dollars’ worth of tickets had already been purchased. […]
Banners again beautify downtown Yachats through the work of local nonprofit and 36 volunteer artists
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Art-spangled banners are yet again waving over downtown Yachats, thanks to the work of local artists and the sponsorship of nonprofit Polly Plumb Productions. For the sixth year, artist Michael Guerriero of Yachats is managing the project, which decorates 18 street light poles along U.S. Highway 101 downtown with […]