By KLCC News EUGENE — Oregon State Police say they arrested 52 people after a protest shut down Interstate 5 in Eugene for two hours Monday morning. Police say the […]
Archives for April 2024
Symbols of perseverance and “Yachats spirit,” city officials, volunteers dedicate two pocket parks
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – More than 60 trails and parks supporters turned out Saturday to celebrate nearly three years of planning, overcoming obstacles and hours of volunteer labor […]
Federal advisory group recommends curtailed Oregon ocean salmon fishing again; closing California season
By YachatsNews Recommendations for the ocean salmon seasons off the coasts of Oregon, California and Washington were made last week with some OK news for some fishermen and devastating […]
Hiker finds body of dead person Saturday near Newport campsite
On Saturday, April 13, a hiker found human remains in a dispersed campsite just outside the city limits of Newport and reported the incident to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Oregon agency’s study finds no link between Covid-19 vaccine and cardiac deaths
By BEN BOTKIN/Oregon Capital Chronicle During the pandemic, reports linked the COVID-19 vaccine to cardiac deaths, especially among young people, but a new study by the Oregon Health Authority found […]
New but “aspirational” state plan outlines ways to overcome gaps and obstacles on 400-mile Oregon Coast Trail
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Anyone seriously thinking about hiking the length of Oregon knows about the Pacific Crest Trail. The 430-mile segment was first explored in the late 1930s and […]
Yachats officials, work group members trying to figure out where city might possibly allow homeless camping
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats has identified nine possible locations where camping on city property could be allowed following a city council-passed ordinance last month […]
Fire inspection issues restrict some uses of Yachats Commons and shuts down adjacent Pavilion
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – While efforts to complete repairs needed to shore up the Yachats’ Commons – which serves as the town’s community center – have been humming […]
Five local fire districts win state grants for additional summer help
Five fire districts in Lincoln County were among the 191 fire agencies notified this week that they won grants to bring on additional firefighters or increase on-duty hours during the […]
Forum for Lincoln County candidates, measures is April 18
The five candidates for Lincoln County commissioner and two candidates for district attorney are scheduled to appear at a public forum Thursday, April 18 sponsored by the Lincoln County League […]