News Briefs

YACHATS — Thanks to a grant obtained by Polly Plumb Productions, “Open mic night” is returning to town after a pandemic absence. Musician Ian Smith of Yachats will emcee the […]

WALDPORT — A 40-year-old Waldport man is being held on $250,000 bond for allegedly assaulting his wife on multiple occasions, strangling her and blackening her eyes with a cell phone. […]

Lincoln County commissioners have approved $80,000 from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to help emergency winter shelter programs in Yachats, Newport and Lincoln City. Newport’s Grace Wins Haven […]

NEWPORT — Lincoln County will use some of its millions in federal relief funds to help current and prospective providers increase local child care availability. The $100,000 approved by Lincoln […]

Central Coast Chorale is putting the final touches on its music for the upcoming holiday concert, “Winter Wonder, Celebrating the Season of Light.” The first half of the concert celebrates […]

NEWPORT — Samaritan Evergreen Hospice is hosting a free workshop to entitled “Grief and the Holidays” from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and the Center for Health Education in Newport. […]

COOS BAY — One of Oregon’s most unique holiday lights displays has returned after a two-year hiatus, but there are some big changes, including the need to get a timed […]

The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble has scheduled its annual seasonal celebration concert for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Yachats Commons. Proceeds from the Yachats concert will benefit South […]