BY QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The utility that provides electricity to rural communities in north Lincoln County says it may cut power to customers there by 10 a.m. Friday as a […]
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After years of complaints, turmoil and work, the Alsea River community of Tidewater finally gets its fire station
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com TIDEWATER – It may not have firefighters on duty and a steady supply of water may be months away, but this community of nearly 900 people […]
Public meeting on Yachats’ homeless issues draws 45 people for information, questions and a search for solutions
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — How big an issue is homelessness in Yachats? You might gauge its scope by the turnout for a public meeting on the topic — […]
New booster doses of Covid vaccine becoming available in Oregon this week, slowly reaching Lincoln County
By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon Capital Chronicle Tens of thousands of Covid-19 booster doses are arriving in Oregon this week as state health officials, pharmacies and providers plan vaccine clinics and schedule […]
Sea Lion Caves — that iconic tourist stop between Yachats and Florence — celebrates its 90th year perched on Heceta Head
By Oregon ArtsWatch Take a drive along the U.S. Highway 101 and you’ll find no end of reasons to stop and gape – the amazing views, iconic bridges and […]
Motels, restaurants and state parks say summer of 2022 appears to be “normal” busy after two years of Covid tourism
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com Heading into the third summer of lingering global pandemic, Anthony Muirhead was not sure what to expect of a tourist season regarded as make-it-or-break-it for leisure […]
Residents of south Lincoln County gain greater access to health care with new health clinic in Waldport
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – When a new health clinic operated by Lincoln County sees its first patient here Wednesday, residents of south Lincoln County will gain another option […]
Yachats Chamber of Commerce wins city contracts for visitor center and marketing, announces hiring of new executive director
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com YACHATS – The Yachats City Council on Thursday awarded contracts totaling $85,000 a year to the Yachats Chamber of Commerce to run the visitor’s center and […]
Lincoln County commissioners extend vacation license rental moratorium until February, will discuss “area limits”
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday extended their moratorium on new vacation rental licenses for another six months and said they need to have detailed discussions on how and […]
Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Lots of events in Yachats Saturday through Monday
By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews.com YACHATS — Yachats’ summer season comes to an unofficial close this weekend with a rich lineup of events. From handmade crafts to hand-poured pancakes, bargain books […]