By JULE GILFILLAN/Oregon Public Broadcasting On a summer day nearly two years ago, a team of researchers from Portland State University made their way upriver from chilly, salty Siletz […]
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Judge rules that yurt and trailer complex developed in timber zone by Yachats businesswoman must be removed
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A judge said Tuesday that a Yachats businesswoman’s complex of four yurts and a recreational vehicle on 20 acres of forest land violates zoning ordinances. Lincoln […]
Skaters, kids, parents and city officials brave the elements to dedicate new Yachats skatepark
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – A driving rain could not stop the official opening and ribbon cutting of the Yachats skatepark Thursday afternoon – although opening speeches were moved […]
Samaritan begins more visible work on Lincoln County’s first in-patient drug treatment center
NEWPORT – With background work mostly done, more visible work is now underway on Lincoln County’s first in-patient drug treatment center. The $11.7 million project is converting a former […]
New “Dance Yachats” group kicks up its heels starting Saturday
YACHATS — A newly-arrived Texas couple is launching a sober dance club from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yachats Commons. “Dance Yachats” is a club created by Mike […]
Police identify victim in Feb. 7 crash as Waldport man
WALDPORT – Oregon State Police on Wednesday identified the man killed Feb. 7 as he left Governor Patterson State Park and drove into the path of a southbound vehicle on […]
Lincoln County School District OKs facilities study in preparation for bond election
The Lincoln County School District’s board has directed staff to begin studying its facilities to evaluate the potential for a bond election when the current $63 million bond expires in […]
Eugene lawmaker hopes to cut emergency room wait times in wake of University District hospital closure
By JAKE THOMAS/The Lund Report Patients in Eugene and Springfield are experiencing delays for emergency care as ambulances are forced to travel greater distances in the wake of PeaceHealth’s closure of […]
“Listening to Ukraine” brings stories from a country under siege to the public Saturday
By Oregon Coast TODAY Stories from a country under siege will fill the lobby of the Newport Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 17, at “Indomitable Voices — Listening […]
Author of mystery series will try to unravel writing tips for others on Saturday
By Oregon Coast Today Every book is a mystery, but not every novel is a whodunit. Can you learn from analyzing a traditional mystery to add depth to your […]