The Yachats City Council on Wednesday did a U-turn on one-way directions for Ocean View Drive – for now. Lincoln County is in the process of making improvements to […]
“Shop the Dock” program gives coastal residents and visitors a close-up view of Oregon fisheries
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Angee Doerr faces the group of 26 and runs through some simple instructions: it’s a working dock, so give fishermen the right of way; don’t get too […]
Yachats council reaches consensus on six vacation rental issues – and not changing much in current ordinance
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council is not inclined to change much of the city’s current regulations on vacation rentals, reaching consensus Wednesday on six issues and postponing […]
Lincoln County health officials warn about sudden spike in whooping cough
Lincoln County health officials are warning the public about a sudden spike in whooping cough and urging people to ask their physicians about getting vaccinated. In 2017-18, Lincoln County had […]
Farm tour on Saturday is an opportunity to view a different side of Yachats
By ELAINE WATKINS/YachatsNews.com People love Yachats for the beaches, but there’s another warmer, sunnier world that exists up the Yachats River past the fog line. The annual Yachats River […]
Siuslaw forest official seek proposals for outfitter or guiding opportunities
Siuslaw National Forest officials are seeking proposals from individuals, businesses, or organizations interested in offering outfitter or guiding opportunities in the Siuslaw forest. The agency is not starting a formal […]
Mysterious murrelet: The public joins survey each July to develop more information on the seabird
By Victoria Sanchez, The Siuslaw News YACHATS – It’s 4:30 a.m. and the rustle of rain jackets and tents interrupts the otherwise stillness of the Cape Perpetua campsite. Some […]
First of three Yachats road paving projects begins Monday, Aug. 5
Yachats is going to see more new asphalt during the next two months than it has in years. On Monday, Aug. 3 workers with Devils Lake Rock Co. of […]
Lincoln County sheriff adding 14 more portable defibrillators to its patrol fleet
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is equipping 14 more of its patrol cars with automated external defibrillators, which can be used to help revive people who have suffered a heart […]
Yachats’ rainfall through July is 5 inches below 10-year average
Yachats’ yearly rainfall total is still running about five inches below average, despite 0.75 inches of rain in July. July is usually the driest month for rain in Yachats, according […]