By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon’s coastal communities that rely on drinking water from forested rivers and creeks have lost substantial tree cover during the last 20 years, a […]
Archives for September 2023
Newport’s Nye Beach prepares to welcome a new ‘Ambassador’ Saturday as the city expands its public art offerings
By Oregon Arts Watch It’s not exactly a secret that Newport’s Nye Beach is home to nearly 20 pieces of public art, some as obvious as a park bench, […]
Central Coast fire board defends chief, calls out critics — and asks for public support following investigation of July 2 incident
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The board of the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District has issued a strong statement of support for its chief after receiving an investigator’s […]
Port of Alsea board will interview 5 candidates for upcoming vacancy
WALDPORT – The Port of Alsea board will interview all five people who applied for a soon-to-be vacant board seat during a special meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. […]
Chamber director, a current city manager and Washington state employee are finalists for Yachats manager job
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The executive director of the Yachats Chamber of Commerce, the administrator of a small but growing Eastern Oregon community, and a Washington state government employee […]
Nonprofit tries to rally community, county and state officials to help buy and restore 950-acre Yachats ridge property
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Putting a price on a view is no simple thing but one Yachats non-profit is willing to give it a go. And they are […]
Newport and Lincoln City hospitals sign agreement with Life Flight for patient ambulance transport into valley
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The two hospitals in Lincoln County have apparently found a solution to the problem of transporting patients in need of a higher-level care to and from […]
Waldport couple opens sweet store along Highway 101 that carries a special name and meaning
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews WALDPORT — A tiny Waldport shop is ready to satisfy big cravings for sweets, thanks to a local couple’s new venture. “JillyBeanz” is the name of […]
Yachats council OKs $4,473 for county’s winter shelter effort, but still wrestling with camping ordinance for city
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – With a nod to the money it receives from Lincoln County to care for the homeless, the Yachats city council Wednesday unanimously approved chipping […]
Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against Covid, flu and RSV
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle As the latest COVID boosters dribble into Oregon, state health officials urged residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves against an expected rise in respiratory […]