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 […]
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Idea of dog park on Yachats’ ball field may start larger conversation on what to do with land
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Mary Aebi and Carita Edson each have a pair of dogs that enjoy being off leash and playing with other canines. But that can be a […]
Yachats city manager outlines new plans for City Hall employees, planning and code enforcement
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Yachats City Manager Shannon Beaucaire has developed a new staffing and employee structure for City Hall, proposing to add one employee to handle community service duties […]
Yachats continues to see more single-family residential construction
Yachats is continuing its residential building “boomlet.” City Planner Dave Mattison told the Planning Commission this week that the city received 12 permits for new, single-family residences in 2019, and […]
Yachats council takes first tentative steps to revise water rates, but wants more numbers
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The city of Yachats is getting the first wave of information to possibly revise its water rates to raise enough money to keep up with maintenance […]
Yachats council accepts Kerti’s resignation, outlines timeline for filling vacancy
Want to spend at least six to eight hours a month in daytime meetings under the scrutiny of 25 people? Looking to be harangued with complaints about vacation rentals, […]
James Kerti abruptly resigns from Yachats City Council after his first year in position
By Quinton Smith/YachatsNews.com Yachats City Councilor James Kerti abruptly resigned from his position Tuesday afternoon, just one year into his four-year term. Kerti’s said his resignation was effective immediately. The […]
In granting Drift Inn variance, Yachats commission laments lack of overall parking plan for downtown
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats Planning Commission approved a request Tuesday by the owner of the popular Drift Inn restaurant and hotel to allow it to have eight less […]
A very dry November and big water leak creates some worries for city of Yachats
November rain in Yachats was the lowest recorded in the last 10 years, resulting in an 11-month total rainfall amount for the area just 71 percent of normal. There […]
Yachats council backs off big increase in vacation rental fees, opens discussion on unlimited licenses in commercial, motel zones
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council changed directions on two significant vacation rental regulation issues Thursday, backing off a major increase in fees and then launching a discussion […]