Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into a two-vehicle fatal accident involving a Waldport woman Wednesday evening on Highway 99W near Junction City. Police said Carol Sedano, 65, of […]
County delays paving Ocean View Drive, also postponing city’s one-way traffic changes
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The repaving of Ocean View Drive through Yachats won’t happen this month and likely not occur until the fall. That, in turn, will delay the county’s turning […]
Lincoln County will test emergency notification system on Monday
Lincoln County has scheduled its yearly countywide test of its emergency notification systems from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 24. The Sheriff’s Office plans to test all components […]
Yachats’ three-day “Clean Sweep” event begins Friday morning
Ok, Yachats folks, time to get rid of that junk piling up in your garage, attic and backyard – for free. The city’s annual “Clean Sweep” event starts Friday in […]
In their own words: Angell Job Corps students tell of life’s changes at Forest Service center
By ELAINE WATKINS/YachatsNews.com It’s not often you hear a young person reply, “Yes, sir,” or “No, ma’am,” but that demonstration of respect is standard at the Angell Civilian Conservation Center […]
Yachats Fire committee approves 2019-20 budget, accounting for sale of old station
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The budget committee for the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District on Monday approved a spending plan of $2.4 million for 2019-20, but one artificially inflated by having […]
Dahl Disposal rates to remain the same this year in Yachats
After getting hit with an 11 percent rate increase last year, Dahl Disposal customers in Yachats are getting break this year – no changes. Dahl, which has a franchise agreement […]
Salem couple seriously injured in Saturday evening motorcycle crash in Yachats
A California woman was cited and a Salem couple were hospitalized with serious injuries after a car turned into the path of their motorcycle Saturday evening on the north edge […]
Yachats council discusses vacation rentals, keeping cap but looking more favorably on transfers
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council took its second step Wednesday in a months-long process of examining its vacation rental regulations, possibly warming up to ideas on ways to […]
County agencies schedule wildfire safety seminar June 20 in Yachats
Representatives of three Lincoln County agencies will visit Yachats on Thursday, June 20 to give a seminar on wildfire safety. The presentation by the sheriff’s office, Fire Defense Board and […]