By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The relationship between a former Yachats City Council member now running the city’s visitor center and the current council hit a rough patch Wednesday, as two […]
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Libraries in Lincoln County begin to distribute 800 free bags of science activities for kids
The Yachats, Waldport and other public libraries throughout Lincoln County are distributing 800 free bags of science activities for kids, thanks to a grant Georgia-Pacific gave to the Oregon […]
Latest COVID-19 charts and 9 questions: Lincoln County’s communicable disease expert talks about coronavirus issues
By ANGELA NEBEL/For YachatsNews.com People have been deluged with information about COVID-19 from multiple sources. Because researchers and the medical community continue to learn about the disease, information continues […]
Days before reopening debate, Lincoln County announces COVID-19 outbreak at popular hotel and increasing cases among lodging workers
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Days before Lincoln County commissioners again debate whether to proceed with entering Phase 2 of the state’s reopening process, health officials say visitors appear to be […]
Big response to Tenmile Creek fire Thursday night keeps blaze at 6 acres and from spreading into U.S. Forest Service timberlands
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com State, federal and local fire crews were able to keep a fire that started in a barn along Tenmile Creek south of Yachats from spreading into […]
Council member will challenge Yachats mayor in November election; at least five others seek 4-year council seats
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com A Yachats City Council member who is often at odds with the mayor and city manager has filed to run for the mayor’s position in the […]
Lincoln County commissioners will debate Phase 2 application again Monday; still leery of fluctuating coronavirus counts
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County commissioners plan to debate again Monday whether to proceed with their application to go to Phase 2 of Oregon’s reopening plan, or pull back […]
2020 Census moves into final months as responses lag in Yachats and Lincoln County
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com More than a few Yachats-area households can expect a visit in coming weeks from 2020 Census takers. That’s because just 21 percent of Yachats-area households have […]
Did a dying Newport man have COVID-19 or die from it? Family disputes label as Oregon health officials explain why
By CRISTIN SEVERANCE/KGW-TV Fred Creasy was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the end of June. Doctors gave the 81-year-old just 30 days to live. He died at […]
After objections, Yachats council delays decision on $165,000 street project and schedules online meeting to hear ideas, alternatives
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Under pressure from some residents to shrink the size of a street project, the Yachats City Council decided Wednesday to look at alternatives before deciding how […]