WALDPORT – The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue district a grant for a water tender valued at $460,000. The district was one […]
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It’s not just on the central Oregon coast: Why retired journalists are jumping back into the profession
By JON MARCUS/Neiman Reports The Asheville Watchdog is a tiny nonprofit in far western North Carolina, but its editorial meetings could double as a get-together of the Pulitzer alumni club. […]
Former vendor questions oversight of Yachats Farmers Market operations
To the editor: I was a vendor at the Yachats Farmers Market for over two years. I never had any issues with the market. I took a year off during […]
Yachats council follows up decision from last year with 3-2 vote to take away commission’s oversight of Commons and museum
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — In what the mayor described as a “power grab,” a split city council voted Thursday to take away the Parks and Commons Commission’s oversight […]
Coastal arts group in final stage of fundraising, renovating and modernizing 35-year-old Newport Performing Arts Center
By Oregon ArtsWatch NEWPORT — In the coming year, when the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts finishes the long-awaited renovation project at Newport’s Performing Arts Center, performers will enjoy 3,000 square […]
Led by Shelly Shrock, hardworking volunteers grow a prettier downtown Yachats, one plant at a time
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — As the downtown core blooms with visitors and flowers, not many people realize that the bountiful daffodils and decorative shrubs along U.S. Highway 101 […]
Lincoln County adds $5.6 million to budget for mental health services, including housing and crisis center
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews NEWPORT — Lincoln County commissioners gave the nod Wednesday to a budget adjustment for the Health and Human Services Department representing millions in programs for mental […]
March was quite wet and cold in the Yachats area, weather watchers say
March was wet and cold. April is looking no better – but that’s a story for next month. Five of six YachatsNews weather watchers recorded higher than average amounts of […]
Kingston Trio makes a one-night stop in Newport to showcase their timeless music
By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — Fans of folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover the group’s timeless music all over again on Wednesday, April 12, at the Newport Performing […]
Port of Newport wants to hear public’s thoughts on replacing Yaquina Bay pier
By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — A popular fishing spot is headed for a complete overhaul when the Port of Newport rebuilds the public fishing pier in South Beach, […]