The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free opportunity for the public to shred sensitive documents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 in the parking lot […]
News Briefs
Commercial permits for matsutake mushroom harvesting go on sale Sept. 4
Permits for commercial harvesting of matsutake mushrooms will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center, 855 […]
Improving economy has put more Lincoln County youth back to work
As the economy improved the past six years, more teenagers in Lincoln County and northwest Oregon are working. In 1996 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated there were 3,731 youth ages […]
Volunteers welcome for annual 804 Trail “ivy pull” Saturday, Aug. 24
Volunteers will gather at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Overleaf Lodge to participate in the annual work party to eradicate ivy along the 804 Trail. The event is […]
Yachats Big Band holds fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 24 for Little Log Church
The Yachats Big Band is holding its second summer performance and benefit dance for the Little Log Church and Museum from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Yachats Commons. […]
Wisconsin storyteller performs Friday in Yachats
A story teller will perform at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at the Yachats Library as the culmination of a seven-week summer reading program for children. But the performance by […]
Lincoln County health officials warn about sudden spike in whooping cough
Lincoln County health officials are warning the public about a sudden spike in whooping cough and urging people to ask their physicians about getting vaccinated. In 2017-18, Lincoln County had […]
Siuslaw forest official seek proposals for outfitter or guiding opportunities
Siuslaw National Forest officials are seeking proposals from individuals, businesses, or organizations interested in offering outfitter or guiding opportunities in the Siuslaw forest. The agency is not starting a formal […]
Lincoln County sheriff adding 14 more portable defibrillators to its patrol fleet
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is equipping 14 more of its patrol cars with automated external defibrillators, which can be used to help revive people who have suffered a heart […]
Yachats’ rainfall through July is 5 inches below 10-year average
Yachats’ yearly rainfall total is still running about five inches below average, despite 0.75 inches of rain in July. July is usually the driest month for rain in Yachats, according […]