By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com A tense stalemate between the Lincoln County School District and its teachers’ union over a district requirement that staff report to their classrooms and teach from […]
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Yachats preschool and homeschool groups are adapting this fall to coronavirus restrictions and uncertainties
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com Like most things in the age of COVID-19, preschool and homeschool programs in Yachats are having to adapt and make major changes this fall. While Lincoln County […]
Lincoln County commissioners delay move into Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan until at least Sept. 29
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County won’t be headed to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan for at least another three weeks. Concerned about unclear state guidance and data […]
Some problem curbs in downtown Yachats could get changed — but it could be a year or two away and quite costly
Those pesky “bulb” curbs that are good for pedestrians in downtown Yachats but a headache for trucks and cars, may be getting trimmed back a few feet. But don’t hold […]
Oregon Coast CC moving medical programs from Waldport to Lincoln City; plans more community classes in 8-year-old building
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — Oregon Coast Community College is moving three medical programs from its Waldport building to Lincoln City this fall and will use the 8-year-old building […]
Even with restrictions, coast campgrounds and recreation areas seeing crush of visitors; Beachside park will open after Labor Day
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Hot weather in the Willamette Valley combined with pent-up demand has Oregon coast recreation sites, including those in Lincoln County, seeing unprecedented numbers of visitors. With some […]
Lincoln County moves closer to meeting Phase 2 reopening standards this week, but commissioners worry about lodging outbreaks
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A coronavirus outbreak at a second Lincoln City hotel is worrying health officials that the virus is spreading rapidly through younger hospitality workers in north Lincoln […]
Despite small rebound in hospitality jobs, Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains the highest in Oregon at 15.2 percent
Although Lincoln County is seeing a small rebound in its dominant hospitality industry, the county still has the highest unemployment rate in Oregon, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. […]
State analysis shows that Lincoln County continues to grow older, have fewer babies
Lincoln County is getting older and having fewer babies. So old in fact, that it accounted for most of the natural population loss – births versus deaths – in the […]
Yachats council asks three city commissions to bring back ideas by Sept. 16 on how to improve street, parking project
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council has kicked design ideas for a controversial 100-yard street paving project back to three commissions to help find ways for the $165,000 […]