By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Ever since Diana Buckley opened Café Chill in 2023, she’s done everything she can to keep the Waldport restaurant every bit as welcoming and laid-back as […]
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Lincoln County commissioners agree to appoint Walter Chuck of Newport to open seat for 22 months
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Walter Chuck still has a few things to do before he’s sworn in as Lincoln County’s newest commissioner. Because the county commission gig is a full-time […]
After disagreements and delays, Lincoln County’s drug deflection program is now up and operating
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews NEWPORT – The county’s nascent program to deflect drug users from jail and court into treatment is off to a slow start but law enforcement officials […]
School board puts $73 million building bond on May ballot that would replace expiring one
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The Lincoln County School District will ask voters in May to approve a $73 million building bond that replaces one set to expire next year. The […]
100-year-old Yachats resident’s advice for loving life? Walk on the beach. Work hard. Be kind.
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — In 1925, the Roaring 20s were in full swing across America. Mount Rushmore in South Dakota was dedicated. In London, the first television picture […]
Two Lincoln County commissioners scheduled to vote Wednesday on finalist to fill third seat
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Three candidates to fill an open seat on the Lincoln County commission answered questions for two hours Wednesday as they vie to fill the remaining 22 […]
Yachats Fire board gives its longtime administrator generally good marks in first evaluation in 20 years
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – After 20 years on the job, the administrator of the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District finally received her first “annual” performance evaluation. Frankie Petrick, […]
Dungeness crab haul is down this season for Oregon fleet, but strong prices making up for less volume
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab catch is down so far this season but the price fishermen are getting for their catch is buoying the fleet’s spreadsheets. “The […]
Unusual exhibit this weekend in Yachats showcases the vibrant work of reclusive Washington artist
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Is that an image of the cosmos or a peek inside the human soul? Does that riot of color evoke a field of flowers […]
Lincoln County’s first full-time administrator resigns after almost three years in the job
Editor’s note: This story was updated Wednesday, Feb. 12 to include portions of Tim Johnson’s resignation letter to county commissioners. By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Tim Johnson, who had served as […]