The City of Newport continues to clean up debris from the recent winter storm event. This event remains one of the most impactful winter storms in recent memory for Newport. […]
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Oregon governor declares a state of emergency following storm that has knocked out power, led to 11 deaths
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around Oregon, caused widespread power […]
Yachats Lions Club’s annual fundraising crab feed Saturday is a “very big party for everybody”
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YAHATS — A highlight of Yachats’ winter season cracks open Saturday when the Yachats Lions Club’s annual Crab Feed takes place. Three seatings will accommodate crab-lovers […]
Yachats council praises staff during emergencies this week, hears restaurant tax appeal, fills planning commission and OKs seeking grants
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – The Yachats city council covered a potpourri of topics in its first meeting of 2024, which as it transitions to one session a month […]
While it ponders raising lodging taxes, Yachats misses thousands in unrealized revenue from vacation rentals and uncollected food taxes
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – As Yachats considers raising its lodging taxes to finance its operations, projects and tourist amenities, the city appears to be missing out on an […]
Central Lincoln PUD down to fewer than 100 without power as the rest of Lincoln County tries to work toward normal
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Much of Lincoln County headed toward normal Thursday as Central Lincoln Public Utility District crews finished restoring power to all but 76 customers, school resumed, lines […]
Use this week’s storms to prepare for bigger disasters
To the editor: This week’s weather served as a stark reminder of the imperative need for readiness in the face of unforeseen challenges along our coast. Prolonged power outages, impassable […]
Newport man looking for somewhere to stay ends up in jail
About 1:45 a.m. January 15, 2024 Newport Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into the entrance of McKays Market located at 107 N Coast Hwy. […]
Housing plans from Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers take shape with $500 million legislative package
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Top Oregon leaders have been clear for months that the 2024 short legislative session will focus on housing and behavioral health. With the start of […]
Oregon Department of Revenue will start to process electronic income tax returns Jan. 29
By the Oregon Capital Chronicle The Oregon Department of Revenue will start to process 2023 state income tax returns that are electronically filed on Jan. 29. The date coincides with […]