WALDPORT — Bees, butterflies and other critters will be celebrated Saturday when the Waldport Public Library presents its second annual “Pollinators’ Day.” Returning to the Seashore Joy Garden in downtown […]
News Briefs
Lane Transit doubles service around Florence, improves connections
FLORENCE – Beginning Monday, it will be easier to get around Florence – and make connections to and from Yachats or Eugene. The Lane Transit District is increasing the frequency […]
Highway delineators (finally) coming this summer to south edge of Yachats
YACHATS — Pedestrian safety delineators along U.S. Highway 101 on the south edge of Yachats are expected to be installed this summer, the city council was told last week. The […]
Beverly Beach State Park closure extended to August
One of the most popular state parks and day-use areas on the Oregon coast just north of Newport has extended its closure through July due to construction delays, according to […]
Razor clamming reopens from Yachats north, but other harvests still closed
Razor clamming has reopened from Yachats to the Washington border and commercial oyster harvest reopens in Netarts and Tillamook bays, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of […]
Garbage rates going up 3.15 percent in Yachats and Waldport
Yachats and Waldport customers of Dahl Disposal will see a rate increase on their August bills after approval Wednesday and Thursday from city councils in the two towns. Toledo-based Dahl, […]
Waldport woman sentenced to year in jail for November crash
A Waldport woman originally charged with five counts of assault and recklessly endangering others for causing a three-vehicle crash last November on U.S. Highway 101 has been sentenced to one […]
Want to march in Yachats’ July 4 parade? There are deadlines coming up
YACHATS — Want to be part of Yachats’ July 4 La de da Parade? There are two ways to be involved and both have deadlines coming up soon. Would-be marchers […]
Yachats Lions award $33,000 to 14 community organizations Tuesday
YACHATS – The Yachats Lions Club gave $33,000 to 14 community organizations Tuesday night to wrap up its charitable giving for 2024, led by $10,000 to two Waldport schools and […]
Lincoln County opens applications for $398,000 in water, sewer grants
Lincoln County is allocating $398,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act money to invest in local water, sewer and drainage districts serving unincorporated areas of the county. The county said […]