By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Any perceived lull in complaints about how the Yachats post office is handling mail since the departure of the former postmaster now seems more of […]
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Search and rescue crews recover remains of Yachats man missing since July
Update: On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said the Lane County Medical Examiner identified the remains found Feb. 11 as those of Dustin Jay Steyding of […]
Despite attempts to control invasive green crabs in Oregon’s coastal waters, researchers say “they are here to stay”
By JULE GILFILLAN/Oregon Public Broadcasting On a summer day nearly two years ago, a team of researchers from Portland State University made their way upriver from chilly, salty Siletz […]
Judge rules that yurt and trailer complex developed in timber zone by Yachats businesswoman must be removed
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews A judge said Tuesday that a Yachats businesswoman’s complex of four yurts and a recreational vehicle on 20 acres of forest land violates zoning ordinances. Lincoln […]
Skaters, kids, parents and city officials brave the elements to dedicate new Yachats skatepark
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – A driving rain could not stop the official opening and ribbon cutting of the Yachats skatepark Thursday afternoon – although opening speeches were moved […]
Samaritan begins more visible work on Lincoln County’s first in-patient drug treatment center
NEWPORT – With background work mostly done, more visible work is now underway on Lincoln County’s first in-patient drug treatment center. The $11.7 million project is converting a former […]
In unusual situation, Yachats fire district gets at least four applicants for open board position
YACHATS – The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District board encountered something this week it hasn’t had to deal with before – a wealth of seemingly well-qualified candidates to fill a […]
Oregon lawmakers consider redefining “recreation” to keep public trails open after court ruling and insurance warning
By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM — The public’s ability to access some trails and pathways maintained by local governments could come down to how “recreation” is redefined in […]
OSU researcher wonders if gray whale off Florida coast was just lost or a sign it’s “exploring” the Atlantic
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews The first few springtime sightings of gray whales in the Atlantic Ocean between 2010 and 2021 left many marine researchers scratching their heads. They wondered why […]
Yachats has paid $133,000 for specialized computer system work — but finance committee questions what it’s getting
By GARRET JAROS/YachatsNews YACHATS – Finding the pot of gold the city of Yachats has paid to improve its computer system is no problem – its finance committee has […]