By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Parks and Commons Commission on Thursday approved a yearly budget for the city-owned Little Log Church and Museum, but not before warning the museum board that it has to do a lot better job at fundraising. In a city budget of $1.7 million, the $15,900 spent on yearly operating costs […]
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Yachats council discusses issues with county commissioners
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council spent an hour Wednesday night meeting with the three Lincoln County commissioners, getting the county’s view — and asking a few questions — on a laundry list of issues. The meeting was a yearly visit by the Newport-based commission to visit city councils in all the county’s incorporated […]
Agencies ask beachgoers to help protect snowy plover nesting sites
The Siuslaw National Forest and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are urging beachgoers to help recovery of the threatened western snowy plover by respecting nesting areas and beach restrictions during nesting season, March 15 through Sept. 15. Beachgoers will see signs and ropes that identify sensitive plover nesting areas and list restrictions, including dogs (even […]
Painting of Yaquina Bay Bridge will cause some disruptions
A project to paint part of the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport may cause some short delays or minor disruptions until October. Contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation will be painting the two spans of the bridge’s steel members under the road deck because they need additional protection from the harsh coastal environment. Most […]
Little Log Church board agrees to tear down, replicate deteriorating building
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com There are holes in the siding of the Little Log Church and Museum in downtown Yachats. There is no foundation under the church. And there is dry rot throughout the structure. And, it could cost $300,000 or more to repair or replace. Is it worth it? That’s the question facing the city […]