By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The budget committee for the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District is recommending the board approve a proposed $1.35 million general fund spending […]
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Waldport community, sheriff’s animal control officers unite to locate and capture “Meru,” the runaway German shepherd
By JORDAN ESSOE/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – After 66 days, Meru is home. The three-year-old white German shepherd disappeared in March after being attacked and chased by a pit bull at […]
Yachats woman who lied in voters pamphlet to win 2019 election pleads guilty to felony, is fined and put on probation
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats woman who lied about her background in the Lincoln County voter’s pamphlet three years ago to help get elected to a local fire board, […]
Groups gearing up for dedication of Amanda Trail suspension bridge and special play honoring De-Cuys this weekend
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — Six years in the making, the new Amanda Trail suspension bridge receives its formal — and respectful — welcome Saturday and Sunday. Several activities […]
Have you seen Ronnie? Family and community search for woman who lived in her car the past year around Yachats and Waldport
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – A woman who spent the last year living in her car in and around Yachats abandoned the vehicle nearly three weeks ago, worrying family […]
Waldport High School wins third straight forestry championship, teacher named natural resources educator of the year
WALDPORT – It’s a three-peat for the forestry program at Waldport High School, which also had its instructor honored as natural resources educator of the year for Oregon. Some […]
Portland lodging group completes purchase of Adobe properties for $17.53 million, plans to remodel lobby and update rooms
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The new owner of the Adobe Motel and Restaurant plans to remodel the lobby, update rooms, retained its general manager and extended job offers […]
Two Central Coast fire board members say they will not resign, setting up districtwide recall election June 7
By QUINTON SMTH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – Two embattled members of the Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue board have notified Lincoln County they will not resign – setting up a […]
Otis-area residents who lost homes in 2020 Labor Day fire get a chance to weigh in on state’s recovery plan
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians who lost their homes in the 2020 Labor Day fires — including the nearly 300 in Otis in north Lincoln County — will […]
Crowded races for two Lincoln County commission races highlight local ballot, candidates respond to YachatsNews’ questions
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Trying to become a Lincoln County commissioner is becoming more popular — but don’t expect two races in the May 17 primary election to determine an […]