Lincoln County had an unemployment rate of 8 percent in February, down slightly from the 8.5 percent rate in January, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday Still, because of restrictions […]
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Yachats Ladies Club offering crafts — and all kinds of goodies — this Saturday and next
In the market for hand-knitted hats, scarves, shawls and even doggie coats? How about whole pies, cookies and other goodies? There will be lots to buy — and all for […]
Samaritan seeks hospice volunteers for several rural areas of Lincoln County
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Lincoln County is seeking volunteers to provide end-of-life support to patients and their families. Hospice volunteers often help when a caregiver — often family or friends […]
Waldport man pleads guilty to kidnapping, sentenced to 12 years in prison
A 56-year-old Waldport man arrested 10 months ago on kidnapping and other charges after a two-week search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in […]
Oregon governor moves up vaccination eligibility two weeks, as supplies increase and counties deliver more shots
By the SALEM STATESMAN-JOURNAL Oregon’s vaccine rollout will move forward with an accelerated timeline statewide. Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that, in light of increasing vaccine supplies from the federal government and […]
Seal Rock businessman faces five charges after suspected DUII wreck and incident at hospital
Oregon State Police arrested the co-owner of a large Seal Rock commercial building and convenience market on accusations of aggravated harassment, assault and recklessly endangering another person after being charged […]
Investigators still sorting tips on young girl found dead along Highway 18 in Lincoln County
By Noelle Crombie | The Oregonian/OregonLive Oregon State Police investigators have combed through 180 tips so far in their effort to identify the remains of a young girl found in December in the […]
U.S. Highway 101 fully reopens south of Yachats after repairs finished Wednesday
A contractor has finished work in repairing a small portion of U.S. Highway 101 at Brays Point, six miles south of Yachats, and both lanes of the road are open […]
Yachats City Council approves contract Wednesday for interim city manager, who will start next week
If a background check this week doesn’t turn up any issues, Lee Elliott of Texarkana, Texas will become Yachats’ interim city manager on Thursday, March 18. The Yachats City Council […]
Lincoln County unemployment rate moves to 8.1 percent in January
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Lincoln County rose to 8.1 percent in January, up from 7.7 percent in December, the Oregon Employment Department announced Tuesday. The statewide unemployment rate […]