By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews When December dawns the slippery reins of Yachats city manager will fall into the capable but untested hands of Waldport native Bobbi Price who credits her family for instilling the can-do spirit that has … [Read more...] about Yachats’ new city manager believes her “can-do” spirit and work ethic will bring stability to position plagued by turnover
Archives for November 2023
Coastal cities scrambling to examine — or close — their trails following Oregon Appeals Court decision in Newport case
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews A lawsuit against the city of Newport has caused a ripple effect across Oregon that has municipalities checking their hole card to decide whether they want to heed the advice of their insurer and close public … [Read more...] about Coastal cities scrambling to examine — or close — their trails following Oregon Appeals Court decision in Newport case
Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – A former Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue firefighter fired in 2018 by a disgraced former chief has won a $400,000 settlement from the district’s insurance company over his dismissal. Nestor Alves … [Read more...] about Fired COCF&R captain reaches $400,000 settlement with district’s insurance carrier over his 2018 dismissal
Lincoln County moves into new, permanent winter homeless shelter in downtown Newport this week
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT – One month earlier than expected, Lincoln County has moved its first all-weather winter homeless shelter into a 4,000-square foot building one block off U.S. Highway 101 in downtown Newport. The … [Read more...] about Lincoln County moves into new, permanent winter homeless shelter in downtown Newport this week
Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade says she won’t block Trump from May’s primary ballot
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM -- Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade won’t bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots despite an ongoing pressure campaign, she announced … [Read more...] about Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade says she won’t block Trump from May’s primary ballot