By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County has found a new medical examiner and is changing the model it uses to document or investigate unattended or suspicious deaths. The change comes after Dr. Marilyn Fraser of Lincoln City, gave up the medical examiner duties last November after holding the county contract for 20 years. The new […]
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Underground Pub owner will pay OLCC fine of $6,700 rather than lose license for 37 days
YACHATS — The owner of the Yachats Underground Pub & Grub says he will pay $6,700 in penalties by April 15 rather than face a 37-day suspension of his liquor license beginning a week later. Owner David Lothrop agreed to a settlement with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission after an investigation resulted in […]
Bornstein Seafoods announces closure of Newport processing plant by May, laying off 50 workers
NEWPORT — A major seafood processor is permanently closing its plant on the Newport bayfront in May, laying off 50 workers and consolidating its operations in Astoria. Bornstein Seafoods is also closing its facilities in Bellingham, Wash., resulting in 72 layoffs there. The company filed layoff notices March 22 with the states of Oregon […]
April watercolor show in Yachats features the work of 103-year-old Waldport artist
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews When an important art group stages its annual convention and exhibit in Yachats next week it will feature the work of a notable artist from Waldport. John Bradley is notable not just because his work titled “Painted Hills” made the final cut for the event, but because he’s been painting for […]
Oregon State Parks prepare for the crush of Spring Break coastal visitors that’s already started
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The crush of coast-bound Spring Break campers is coming and Dylan Anderson knows it. Anderson, coastal operations manager for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, has for weeks been leading the way in getting coastal campgrounds ready for thousands of visitors. The effort includes hiring scores of new seasonal employees, ensuring […]
Lincoln County commissioners award $130,000 in community grants — but not without a few changes
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews Lincoln County commissioners on Wednesday awarded grants totaling $130,000 to eight organizations and one business – but not before juggling allocations after questioning two of the projects earlier this month. The board also approved re-allocating $435,000 in unused federal pandemic relief funds to various county projects and approved giving $500,000 to […]
End of spring break weather should cooperate for Yachats book and crafts sales Friday and Saturday
Maybe, just maybe, the weather will cooperate with both tourists and locals on the last weekend of Oregon’s spring break so they can venture outside – and maybe stop in at two Yachats events that begin Friday. National Weather Service forecasters are calling for decreasing showers through the day on Friday – and even […]
Spring Break kicks off in Yachats and Waldport with craft fairs and furniture sales, ending with annual book extravaganza
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews Spring activities start blooming this weekend and next with a colorful slate of events in Yachats and Waldport. The Spring Break lineup includes two arts and crafts fairs, a book sale and a sale of household goods to support a local resource center. 52nd Annual Yachats Arts and Crafts Fair From 10 […]
Waldport council hears of 11% increase in sheriff’s contract, OKs development changes and dog area for Southworth Park
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – Developing a piece of property in Waldport just got easier while un-developing a piece of property just became possible after the city council approved changes to its municipal code. In a flurry of decision making during its March 14 meeting, the Waldport city council also approved a dog area […]
Yachats Lions Club adding more community activities as it comes out of pandemic slowdown
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — Like many local groups, the Yachats Lions Club is emerging from its pandemic den and wanting to bring more community to the community. The latest evidence — a series of free presentations on topics of special interest to the coast, and a revived “Lunch Bunch” program that’s growing in […]