Two months into the Oregon Legislature’s 2023 session, Lincoln County’s delegates to the Capitol in Salem will update their constituents during a livestreamed discussion Friday, March 17. The Oregon Coast […]
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12 accomplished writers will be all in one place Saturday, March 18 for Central Oregon Coast Author Fair
By Oregon Coast TODAY NEWPORT — The Central Oregon Coast is home to a variety of accomplished authors with works that offer something for every reader: local color and […]
Lincoln County health officials want to hear your ideas for programs
What are your priorities for health programs in Lincoln County? Share them starting Monday at community conversations hosted by Lincoln County Public Health, the Arcoíris Cultural Center, and public libraries […]
Lincoln County commissioners declare homeless “emergency” in attempt to win state money for more programs
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday declared a homelessness state of emergency in a bid to be included in a statewide declaration – and possibly get financial support. […]
After its first lottery, Lincoln County ready to issue 19 vacation rental licenses for properties east of U.S. Highway 101
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews Lincoln County is set to issue its first new vacation rental licenses in three years following the first drawing in a new lottery system currently only open […]
Oregon legislation targets organized retail theft that cost businesses millions of dollars a year
Oregon lawmakers are considering legislation that would help law enforcement investigate and prosecute organized retail theft rings. Albertsons and Safeway stores have lost millions in the past decade from retail […]
Have your Oregon tax refund yet? Find out where it is with new tracking website
By the OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE SALEM — The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun sending tax refunds and launched a website for Oregon taxpayers to track their refunds. State and […]
It’s nearly Spring Break whale watching time — and Oregon State Parks needs more volunteers to guide visitors
By SUSAN PALMER/YachatsNews Thank gazillions of tiny mysid shrimp for the imminent arrival of about 18,000 massive gray whales just off the Oregon coast this spring. The inch-long crustaceans […]
Works of five coastal drone photographers go on display at Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
By Oregon Coast TODAY It was a lofty idea — invite drone pilots to re-capture images of areas that were first photographed when the only option for aerial photography was […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate stays flat at 5.8 percent in January
Lincoln County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in January – unchanged from December and the first time it has not increased since July, the Oregon Employment Department said […]