WALDPORT — Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County has opened the application process for families to help build and own two homes it will construct in Waldport. Ground breaking […]
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Search and rescue team finds lost mushroom hunter near Florence
FLORENCE — A woman who got separated from her boyfriend while picking mushrooms near Herman Peak Road northeast of Florence was rescued Tuesday by the Lane County Search and Rescue […]
New national and local report highlights the impact of Lincoln County arts organizations on the economy
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews For you, it may just be a night at the play, a trip to an art gallery or going somewhere to listen to live music. But […]
Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Local election offices throughout Oregon are understaffed and underfunded headed into the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to a “grim” report presented […]
Yachats fire district voters easily approve 61 cent operating levy; county voters OK increase in lodging tax
Voters in the Yachats Rural Protection District on Tuesday approved the district’s request to renew a 61 cent property tax levy to support its yearly operations. The five-year […]
When Celtic performers from around the world come to Yachats this weekend, you can thank volunteers from Polly Plumb Productions
By Oregon ArtsWatch YACHATS — World-renowned musicians will take the stage in Yachats this weekend to play Celtic music to sold-out crowds from all over Oregon and the […]
Governor names New Jersey doctor and health administrator to lead Oregon Health Authority
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Dr. Sejal Hathi, a New Jersey public health deputy commissioner, will be the next director of the Oregon Health Authority, taking over the […]
Lincoln County sheriff, other law enforcement officials tell legislators Monday they need help with drug epidemic
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — Police officers lack the tools they need to help drug addicts enter treatment to help them kick the habit, Oregon law enforcement […]
Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes dies Saturday of cancer
BY GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Revered for his passion and commitment to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw – Chief Donald ‘Doc’ Slyter, who also served as a […]
State police seek information on shot elk left to waste near Alsea
OSP Fish and Wildlife Requests Public Assistance Cow elk left to waste near the border of Benton and Lincoln Counties ALSEA, Ore. 06 Nov. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish […]