By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The spectacle of bombs bursting in air is a staple of Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country, and this year will be no exception. […]
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COCF&R board approves seeking $800,000 loan to fill operations gap this summer, begin station repairs
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The board of the Central Coast Fire & Rescue District has approved seeking a loan for up to $800,000 to help it meet expenses […]
Yaquina Head likely the new nesting home of tufted puffins for first time in decades
By KOIN-TV A pair of tufted puffins are likely nesting near Yaquina Head on the north edge of Newport for the first time since the late 1990s and birders […]
YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign wraps up this week with a goal to hit $50,000
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews This is the last week of YachatsNews’ third annual local fundraising campaign and hopefully a push to reach the $50,000 mark in the effort. As […]
Coastal tide pools offer a constellation of ecosystems and animals that reveal themselves at lowest tides
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS — In a galaxy not so far away a colorful constellation of stars revolves in an unforgiving world of extreme conditions where creatures survive by […]
Waldport council calls special meeting Monday to consider higher-than-wanted deputy contract
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews Efforts to complete an agreement to provide Yachats with its first contract sheriff’s deputy while simultaneously lowering the cost of Waldport’s two deputies hit more roadblocks […]
High schoolers part of training program to help turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce
By ALEJANDRO FIGUEROA/Oregon Public Broadcasting SILETZ — Patrick Clarke is outside, setting up a big pot of broth with Cajun spices over a propane flame. He’s already got a […]
Campaigns trade barbs after Republican challenger sends email seeking six debates with Rep. Hoyle
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Republican congressional nominee Monique DeSpain is challenging Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle to six debates in a congressional district that many Republican operatives are eying […]
Port of Alsea hits a snag in search for new manager as replacement resigns, business slows
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews WALDPORT – The Port of Alsea is postponing looking for a new manager until winter after the man hired for the job resigned and business this […]
YachatsNews passes first benchmark in local fundraising effort; two weeks left in June campaign
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The past two years when YachatsNews conducted its local fundraising campaign my wife, Kathi, asked if I’m embarrassed to seek donations from people. My answer has […]