By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The central Oregon coast will provide the first places in the continental U.S. to view an unusual type of solar eclipse that will occur the morning […]
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Lincoln County commissioners pass 1-year moratorium on new vacation rental licenses as they wait for judge’s decision
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews While they wait for a judge’s ruling on vacation rental regulations, Lincoln County commissioners took the pre-emptive step Friday of putting a 1-year moratorium on issuing […]
Attack on gray whale calf by large pod of orcas Monday brings marine predation close to shore for dozens of witnesses
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews Emotions ranged from exhilaration to horror Monday evening as dozens gathered on the shore near Cape Foulweather witnessed a pod of killer whales attacking a migrating […]
OSU scientists try to find answers to “so many questions” about small group of whales off central Oregon Coast
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews It’s no secret that watching migrating gray whales during the spring and summer is one of the biggest draws on Oregon’s coast. Far less known, however, […]
Help Wanted! Employers of all types still seek workers following turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews A new state economic report lays out two clear themes in describing workforce challenges on Oregon’s central coast — and both are very much on employers’ […]
Yachats audience voices strong support Thursday night for continued use of Commons as a community center open and available to all
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews YACHATS – During the two-year Covid pandemic many people in the Yachats community wrung their hands over what might happen to the shuttered Yachats Commons when […]
Weather permitting, Yachats’ 13th annual New Years Peace Hike returns in full on Sunday
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews YACHATS — After two years of adapting to pandemic concerns, the Yachats Peace Hike returns Sunday, Jan. 1 in full form — weather permitting. Starting at […]
In late-night court filing Sunday, Oregon attorney general says state should delay gun permit process until February
By MAXINE BERNSTEIN/The Oregonian/OregonLive Two days after telling a federal judge that Oregonians will be able to apply for a permit to buy a gun by the end of this week, […]
Race for Oregon governor and three congressional districts still too close to call Wednesday
By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Several high-profile Oregon races remained too close to call on Wednesday, but it appeared clear Democrats will maintain their legislative majorities. As of midday […]
The Oregon governor’s race: Three candidates offer three different approaches to climate-related issues
By ALEX POWERS/Albany Democrat-Herald Oregon’s gubernatorial race pits three candidates with two climate philosophies and asks one policy question to voters in November: How green is green enough? Wildfires […]