To the editor: ODOT has long refused to acknowledge and remedy a dangerous U.S. Highway 101 road hazard just south of Seal Rock, a few miles north of me, seeming to view that hazard not as a cause for concern but rather as an opportunity for cynical humor called “Darwin’s tree.” The hazard is a […]
Letters
Yachats’ boardwalk project on Ocean View Drive deserves to be fast-tracked
To the editor: This letter is a copy of one I sent to the Yachats city council in support of fast-tracked construction of the boardwalk and viewing deck (known as the Bay Boardwalk), to be sited facing the beautiful Yachats Bay along Ocean View Drive. My involvement with this project began as an Oregon Parks […]
Newport mayor should resign over Facebook posts
To the editor: I have not been a fan of Newport mayor Dean Sawyer for a while. Previously I was collecting signatures door to door and at the Newport Farmers Market to recall the mayor. Many of the people with whom I spoke about the facts known at the time told me that they’d like […]
Local July 4 celebrations need to end fireworks, go to drone shows
To the editor: I am writing to encourage all Lincoln County leaders, decision makers, and residents to support joining an increasing number of municipalities in switching from traditional fireworks to a drone show. The benefits are as many as they are obvious. Drone shows don’t cause noise trauma to people with PTSD, children or animals; […]
Fireworks regulations need stronger enforcement by all agencies
To the editor: Sunday evening’s fire south of Waldport caused by fireworks rekindled memories of the night of July 2, 2022, when aerial fireworks exploded over the beach a block from my home in the Bayshore community north of Waldport. A few minutes later, fire erupted behind a nearby house on Oceania Drive. I hurried […]
VIA Oregon Coalition opposes steep increase in county vacation rental licenses
To the editor: VIA Oregon Coalition, the leading advocacy group representing short-term rental homeowners on the Central Oregon coast, strongly opposes the proposed 300 percent fee increase for short-term rental license annual renewals in Lincoln County. This exorbitant jump in fees, coupled with recent overreaching laws, threatens the future viability of short-term rentals in the […]
Lincoln County resident asks Senator Anderson to help end GOP walkout
To the editor: This is an open letter to Sen. Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City. Thank you for your prompt reply to my email about your attendance at work during the walkout by your colleagues. I am glad you have had only one unexcused absence this session. Yet your constituents need you to do more. Merely […]
Presiding judge thanks Lincoln County jurors for their service
To the editor: Each week in Lincoln County, juries make decisions that change lives. They provide justice for victims and families, ensure that businesses honor their obligations, award damages to people injured through the negligence of others, and determine whether an individual will be imprisoned or set free. This fundamental pillar of our democracy — […]
Former Port of Alsea manager supports Bishop, Powers for re-election
To the editor: My name is Maggie Rivers, and I was the manager for the Port of Alsea for 21 years. During that time, I had the privilege and pleasure of working with commissioners Rob Bishop and Jan Power for many years. I know that these commissioners have a deep commitment to our local community, […]
Former vendor questions oversight of Yachats Farmers Market operations
To the editor: I was a vendor at the Yachats Farmers Market for over two years. I never had any issues with the market. I took a year off during Covid and reapplied last year only to have my application rejected. When I spoke to the market manager about the reason for the rejection he […]