By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The Yachats city council took more steps Thursday to deal with the impending departure of city manager Heide Lambert, agreeing to interview a candidate for […]
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Plans for $1.09 million remodel, expansion of Yachats Library getting close with possible groundbreaking in late summer
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – Plans to expand and remodel the 49-year-old Yachats Library are proceeding smoothly – in spite of the turmoil at Yachats city hall — with […]
Despite continued staffing turmoil, proposed Yachats city budget in strong shape — with some projects ready to launch
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The city of Yachats’ staffing may be in turmoil, but its finances are strong and several long-awaited projects are ready to launch under a […]
Yachats council begins trying to work out transition plan with departing city manager, search for interim
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — During a crowded meeting Wednesday, the Yachats City Council began plotting a course to keep municipal projects moving as well as maintaining basic services […]
Yachats Planning Commission OKs change to commercial/residential project along Highway 101
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — Thirteen months ago, Luke and Jocelyn Glaze of Salem bought two commercial lots along U.S. Highway 101 downtown Yachats that had been an unfinished, […]
Yachats city manager resigns effective May 31, citing personnel issues, misinformation and council interference
By KENNETH LIPP and QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS — The Yachats city council Wednesday announced the resignation of city manager Heide Lambert effective May 31, its plan to hire a contractor […]
State investigator says Yachats deputy city recorder’s allegations of discrimination, retaliation should be dismissed
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — A longtime Yachats city employee failed to provide substantial evidence she was discriminated or retaliated against by supervisors at city hall, according to the […]
Yachats council follows up decision from last year with 3-2 vote to take away commission’s oversight of Commons and museum
By KENNETH LIPP/YachatsNews YACHATS — In what the mayor described as a “power grab,” a split city council voted Thursday to take away the Parks and Commons Commission’s oversight […]
Led by Shelly Shrock, hardworking volunteers grow a prettier downtown Yachats, one plant at a time
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — As the downtown core blooms with visitors and flowers, not many people realize that the bountiful daffodils and decorative shrubs along U.S. Highway 101 […]
Yachats city council holds short, special meeting to clarify contract issues with city planner and her job
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – The Yachats city council hopes a special, 16-minute meeting Wednesday clears up any confusion over the city planner’s job – and maybe who holds […]