This is the first of a two-part series on homelessness in Lincoln County and a $1 million pilot program to help tackle the crisis. This first article seeks to paint a picture of the current scope of the issue in Lincoln … [Read more...] about Homeless and Housing in Lincoln County: What are the numbers? What are the issues? What are solutions? What is anyone doing?
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Major Newport organization providing homeless services in Lincoln County announces it will shut down in mid June
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews One of the major service providers to the homeless in Lincoln County is closing next month due to the poor health of its founder, money issues and a dwindling number of volunteers. Grace Wins Haven, which … [Read more...] about Major Newport organization providing homeless services in Lincoln County announces it will shut down in mid June
Lincoln County commissioners, seven city councils will vote Thursday how to lift ban on motel, vacation rental and campground use
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com All motels, vacation rentals, RV parks and campgrounds in Lincoln County closed since March 23, could reopen in two weeks under a proposal to be considered Thursday by county commissioners and seven city … [Read more...] about Lincoln County commissioners, seven city councils will vote Thursday how to lift ban on motel, vacation rental and campground use
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 … [Read more...] about Yachats council discusses issues with county commissioners