By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The two legislators who represent Lincoln County in Salem are pleased with the results of the recently completed short, off-year session that concluded last week. They […]
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Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing legislation from just-completed session
By The Oregon Capital Chronicle staff SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek said she plans to sign the centerpiece bill that lawmakers passed in response to the state’s soaring drug addiction […]
40 years after 17-year-old Kelly Disney’s disappearance, sister and investigators still seek answers and justice
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews NEWPORT — It’s been 40 years since Angela Dodd’s sister mysteriously disappeared off the streets of Newport. And that’s why she felt it was important to […]
Newport man wanted for attempted murder arrested in California
Police arrested a 28-year-old Newport man Sunday in California on accusations he attempted to kill another Newport man last week while their fishing vessel was undergoing repairs in Astoria. Astoria […]
Newport police arrest two March 3 on charges of selling fentanyl
On March 3, the Newport Police Department, assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, served a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence located at 140 NE 60th Street in Newport. Officers […]
Chief deputy and Newport defense attorney jump into Lincoln County DA’s race after Danforth withdraws
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews It looks like there will be a primary election contest between two lawyers seeking a now-open Lincoln County district attorney’s position and a crowded field hoping […]
37-year-old museum in Lincoln City surprises with exhibits on glass floats, Native Americans — and of course, Pixieland
By LORI TOBIAS/Oregon ArtsWatch Staff at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum hear it all the time: “We didn’t even know this was here,” or “I drive by it all the […]
Police arrest two men for organized theft at Lincoln City Outlet stores
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Lincoln City Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen regarding suspicious activity at the Lincoln City Outlets. The caller […]
A “Report to Readers”: YachatsNews did well in 2023 but wants to do more and better in 2024
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews By most every type of measure, YachatsNews did well in 2023. Our goal for 2024 is to try to do more and better. It’s been five […]
The wheels on the bus go round and round all over Lincoln County as drivers shuttle passengers from Yachats to Rose Lodge
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – Mile after miles fall away with the world outside passing like so many picture postcards as the Lincoln County Transit bus rolls through forests […]