By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews For decades, scientists assumed that trapping and loss of critical habitat had led to the extinction of the marten population that once inhabited much of Oregon’s central coast. In recent years, however, … [Read more...] about Attempts to save martens from extinction may include U.S. Highway 101 warning signs on the Oregon coast
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In their own words: Angell Job Corps students tell of life’s changes at Forest Service center
By ELAINE WATKINS/YachatsNews.com It’s not often you hear a young person reply, “Yes, sir,” or “No, ma’am,” but that demonstration of respect is standard at the Angell Civilian Conservation Center north of Yachats. Not a written rule, students … [Read more...] about In their own words: Angell Job Corps students tell of life’s changes at Forest Service center
Job Corps closures, transition to private contractors leaves 200 Angell students and staff in limbo
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Mikell Sumerau fought with the U.S. Army in Kuwait and Iraq and during his time with the Army National Guard was deployed to every state on the West Coast. But the biggest fight for Sumerau and his wife, Andrea, … [Read more...] about Job Corps closures, transition to private contractors leaves 200 Angell students and staff in limbo
Forest deputy patrols the gravel roads and timberlands of Lincoln County
By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy Nick Vaille is only a few miles up the Yachats River when he takes a hard left, aiming his truck up a steep, one lane Forest Service road. For the next three hours Vaille will … [Read more...] about Forest deputy patrols the gravel roads and timberlands of Lincoln County