By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com The jail has 60 fewer inmates. Court and district attorney employees are working from home as proceedings have ground to a near halt. People wanting to […]
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Lincoln County announces its fourth COVID-19 case; state says ‘social distancing’ is working
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County Public Health announced another positive case of COVID-19 on Thursday – bringing to four the number of county residents infected and the third confirmed […]
Yachats church doubles its displaced worker help, city starts matching program for local businesses
Because of a surge in community donations, Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is doubling the amount of cash assistance it is giving to displaced workers in the Yachats area. So […]
Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com When Mike Ruane extended his fence Thursday to prevent walkers on the 804 Trail from crossing his property just south of the Adobe Motel, he simply […]
Waldport residents pull together and businesses adapt to weather the coronavirus storm
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT — From the street, the Waldport Moose Lodge appears to be every bit as shuttered as many other businesses in town. From all appearances, it’s […]
Oregon coast clears out as Lincoln County commissioners, seven cities ban motel and vacation rental for visitors
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com It’s not your usual Oregon coast spring break week. After swarming to parts of the coast last weekend, visitors to the coast returned home this week […]
Coronavirus roundup: Call centers open, county takes over donation management, Yachats has plenty of water
Lincoln County and Samaritan Health Systems opened two call centers this week to help answer questions and give advice to people with questions about the coronavirus pandemic. The county’s call […]
Residents and staff of Sea Aire assisted living facility in Yachats getting along OK during shutdown
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com For the 44 residents and 35 staff of the Sea Aire Assisted Living facility in Yachats life is not going on as normal, but as well […]
Lincoln County resident confirmed as coronavirus victim, developed symptoms while traveling and now hospitalized outside of the county
A Lincoln County resident has been diagnosed with COVID-19, the Lincoln County Health Department announced Tuesday, but called it a “unique” case because the person developed the symptoms outside […]
Oregon governor orders most people to stay home; tightens restrictions on businesses, social contact
By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Gov. Kate Brown on Monday directed most Oregonians to stay home except for getting groceries, going to work or handling important activities that cannot wait. […]