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
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Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
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 wanted to keep people away from him and his … [Read more...] about Fence blocking ‘unofficial’ portion of 804 Trail highlights property rights and scramble for long-term solution
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 City Council is … [Read more...] about James Kerti abruptly resigns from Yachats City Council after his first year in position
Divisions between Yachats City Council members go public during first meeting of 2020
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Divisions on the Yachats City Council moved into public view Thursday during its first meeting of 2020, starting with a split vote for council president and ending with a disagreement whether it had approved hiring … [Read more...] about Divisions between Yachats City Council members go public during first meeting of 2020
Yachats council reverses direction on vacation rentals, goes back to citywide 125-license cap
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com The Yachats City Council on Wednesday dramatically changed directions again on vacation rental regulations, going back to a citywide cap of 125 licenses and reversing a vote to allow unlimited short-term … [Read more...] about Yachats council reverses direction on vacation rentals, goes back to citywide 125-license cap