By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Planning Commission has tossed another hot potato into the lap of a new City Council when it begins work next year. The commission voted […]
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Yachats City Council finishes up tumultuous year with last-minute work, list of accomplishments and admonition to be nicer
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council on Wednesday completed its last meeting of a contentious year, doing a little business but mostly citing accomplishments of two outgoing members, […]
Consultant’s report on Yachats library suggests major changes, including joining library district, hiring half-time director and bigger remodel
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats commission that guides library operations on Thursday unanimously accepted a consultant’s report suggesting major changes, including joining a statewide digital and a countywide library network, […]
Yachats Library Assessment (pdf file)
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Yachats council OKs advertising one employee position but balks at two other proposed hires, leaving that for new council in January
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council gave City Manager Shannon Beaucaire the go-ahead Thursday to advertise for an administrative assistant position now being filled by a temporary contractor. […]
Some problem curbs in downtown Yachats could get changed — but it could be a year or two away and quite costly
Those pesky “bulb” curbs that are good for pedestrians in downtown Yachats but a headache for trucks and cars, may be getting trimmed back a few feet. But don’t hold […]
Yachats council asks three city commissions to bring back ideas by Sept. 16 on how to improve street, parking project
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council has kicked design ideas for a controversial 100-yard street paving project back to three commissions to help find ways for the $165,000 […]
Council member will challenge Yachats mayor in November election; at least five others seek 4-year council seats
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats City Council member who is often at odds with the mayor and city manager has filed to run for the mayor’s position in the […]
Feeling lucky? Yachats establishes lottery for vacation rental license once city drops below 125 limit
Want a coveted vacation rental license in Yachats? How lucky do you feel? The Yachats City Council has approved a plan for a vacation rental license waiting list and […]
Objecting to Driftwood project, two Yachats council members invoke little-used rule to put off vote on $165,000 paving plan
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Two Yachats City Council members objecting to plans to pave a 100-yard-long street adjacent to the city’s 4-acre ball field used a rare parliamentary maneuver Wednesday […]