People grieving the death of a loved one are invited to a series of grief support meetings in Waldport from March 7 to May 30. From 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at […]
News Briefs
“Beyond the Sky” is topic Sunday by Yachats arts and sciences group
YACHATS — A retired astrophysics professor is next on the roster of speakers from the Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences. Yachats resident Craig Hogan will speak on “Beyond the […]
Yachats city hall closed all week for staff training
YACHATS – Yachats city hall is closed through Friday this week for staff training. On Monday, the seven-member city hall went over the Oregon municipality state handbook and laws, said […]
Siuslaw forest’s conservation groups gathering Thursday in Yachats
YACHATS — The Siuslaw National Forest and the non-profit Cascade Pacific organization are meeting Thursday in Yachats to recognize and celebrate stewardship groups. The meeting in the Yachats Commons is […]
Tweaks to recreational immunity law approved by Oregon Senate
SALEM — A bill that could help reopen a number of hiking trails on the coast passed the Oregon Senate on Thursday and now heads to the House. Senate Bill […]
Environmental advocates from around the world visiting Yachats area Tuesday
More than 100 environmental advocates from 40 countries will get a day-long introduction to Yachats and the central Oregon coast during field trips Tuesday sponsored by the Environmental Law Alliance […]
Newport will ask voters in May to increase gas tax to 5 cents a gallon
NEWPORT — Citing increased traffic and cost, Newport’s city council will ask voters in May to approve a higher, year-round gas tax. The measure would increase the gas tax to […]
State police plan Newport saturation patrols during seafood festival
NEWPORT — Oregon State Police is stepping up patrols along the central Oregon coast Thursday through Sunday during the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, which can draw up to 25,000 […]
Siuslaw forest officials sign management agreement with Coos tribes
The Siuslaw National Forest and the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians have signed an agreement giving the tribe a larger voice in the management of the […]
Oregon Marine Reserves hires new project leader
NEWPORT – The Oregon Marine Reserves Program has hired Sarah Klain as its new human dimensions project leader. Klain is a former Utah State University professor of ecosystem services who […]