YACHATS – Yachats City Hall has been closed this week and will remain closed except for appointments or via the drive-up window during March as new city manager Heide Lambert […]
News Briefs
Interested in nearby science projects? Well, now there’s an app for that
The Oregon State University STEM Research Center has helped launch a national website aimed at connecting the general public with science in interactive ways. The mobile-friendly site is Science Near Me and the […]
Yachats Ladies Club’s yummy “Pi Day Pie Sale” is open for orders
YACHATS — What better way is there to celebrate world math “Pi Day” on March 14 than with a handmade pie from the Yachats Ladies Club? In its second annual […]
Siletz tribal members re-elect two board members, add a third in yearly voting
SILETZ — Alfred “Bud” Lane III, Delores Pigsley and Bonnie Petersen were elected to the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in elections held Saturday. They were […]
January rainfall was generally below normal in Yachats, but much heavier upriver
YACHATS – Despite a deluge of rain in early January, the month saw mostly below-average rainfall in the Yachats area to kick off the first month of 2022. But as […]
Yachats’ Valentine Day vow renewals return Feb. 14 but moves to Presbyterian Church
YACHATS — Traditionally held at the Little Log Church Museum, this year’s Valentine’s Day “Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment” will take place Monday, Feb. 14 at the Yachats Community Presbyterian […]
Siletz tribe receives $500,000 grant to plan broadband service in area
SILETZ — The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians has received $500,000 in federal funds for work on planning activities for broadband infrastructure connection, construction and service. The money comes from […]
Avoid U.S. Highway 101 north of Newport Thursday and Monday — or be prepared to wait
NEWPORT — Avoid traveling on U.S. Highway 101 north of Newport on Thursday and Monday – or be prepared to wait in traffic. The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning […]
Former planner from Depoe Bay joins staff at city of Waldport
WALDPORT – Jaime White, who had worked the past two years as the city planner in Depoe Bay, is the new planner for the city of Waldport. White began Jan. […]
Covid-19 outbreak at Lincoln County jail sickens 25 inmates, 10 staff
NEWPORT – A Covid-19 outbreak has hit 25 inmates and 10 staff of the Lincoln County Jail, resulting in a weeklong lockdown of the facility. Sheriff Curtis Landers told county […]