By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Oregon’s coastal counties, including Lincoln County, are more reliant than ever on retirement income and other public benefits to pay for public services and other programs. That’s one of the highlights of a … [Read more...] about New study shows that coastal counties rely more and more on “transfer income” from growing number of seniors
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Former Waldport High School student’s lawsuit alleges three years of harassment, seeks $2.5 million
By YachatsNews A former Waldport High School student is suing the Lincoln County School District for $2.5 million alleging school staff did little to nothing to stop a boy’s sexual harassment of her during three years at the school. The lawsuit … [Read more...] about Former Waldport High School student’s lawsuit alleges three years of harassment, seeks $2.5 million
With four choices, Yachats Fire District board selects career firefighter and volunteer as newest member
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – For the first time in anyone’s memory, the board of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District had four people to choose from to fill a board vacancy. And, for the first time in its history, the … [Read more...] about With four choices, Yachats Fire District board selects career firefighter and volunteer as newest member
Portland-based Vacasa lays off 5 percent of employees
Vacation rental management business Vacasa said Wednesday it will lay off another 5 percent of its employees as the Portland company’s outlook continues deteriorating. “2024 is off to a difficult start,” Vacasa wrote in a letter to shareholders … [Read more...] about Portland-based Vacasa lays off 5 percent of employees
Oregon legislators take massive step toward recriminalizing drug possession with Thursday vote
By DIRK VANDERHART/Oregon Public Broadcasting SALEM -- A bill that would make possession of small amounts of drugs a crime in Oregon for the first time in three years is now one vote from reaching the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek. On Thursday, the … [Read more...] about Oregon legislators take massive step toward recriminalizing drug possession with Thursday vote