By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The cities of Yachats and Waldport have embarked on a two-year experiment to with work an Albany-based regional government to provide planning services for the two communities. […]
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Despite pandemic, Yachats area sees another big spurt of homebuilding as demand grows for retirement and second homes
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lori and Mike Stevens of Chico, Calif. were looking for someplace on the Oregon coast to be close – but not too close — to their […]
Yachats will keep most city facilities closed to the public if Lincoln County enters Phase 2 reopening Sept. 29
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When Lincoln County enters Phase 2 of the state’s reopening protocol, the city of Yachats will keep its most of its facilities closed to the public. The […]
Lincoln County School District and teachers union in standoff over classroom instruction requirement
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A tense stalemate between the Lincoln County School District and its teachers’ union over a district requirement that staff report to their classrooms and teach from […]
Yachats preschool and homeschool groups are adapting this fall to coronavirus restrictions and uncertainties
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Like most things in the age of COVID-19, preschool and homeschool programs in Yachats are having to adapt and make major changes this fall. While Lincoln County […]
Lincoln County commissioners delay move into Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan until at least Sept. 29
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County won’t be headed to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan for at least another three weeks. Concerned about unclear state guidance and data […]
Oregon Coast CC moving medical programs from Waldport to Lincoln City; plans more community classes in 8-year-old building
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Oregon Coast Community College is moving three medical programs from its Waldport building to Lincoln City this fall and will use the 8-year-old building […]
Even with restrictions, coast campgrounds and recreation areas seeing crush of visitors; Beachside park will open after Labor Day
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Hot weather in the Willamette Valley combined with pent-up demand has Oregon coast recreation sites, including those in Lincoln County, seeing unprecedented numbers of visitors. With some […]
Lincoln County moves closer to meeting Phase 2 reopening standards this week, but commissioners worry about lodging outbreaks
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A coronavirus outbreak at a second Lincoln City hotel is worrying health officials that the virus is spreading rapidly through younger hospitality workers in north Lincoln […]
Despite small rebound in hospitality jobs, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains the highest in Oregon at 15.2 percent
Although Lincoln County is seeing a small rebound in its dominant hospitality industry, the county still has the highest unemployment rate in Oregon, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. […]