Nachos, Drones, and a Ceasefire: What the Portland Mercury Got Dead Wrong If you’ve read the Portland Mercury‘s June 23 “Good Morning, News” column, you probably noticed the tone before you even hit the headlines. A war is brewing in the Middle East, the Oregon legislature is debating civil liberties, and America is—allegedly—on fire again….
Sherwood Lodge in Yachats (1958–1963)
Relocation and Fate Origin and Relocation to Yachats Sherwood Lodge started as a massive log building known as Fort Remote, originally located near the Coquille River in southwestern Oregon. In May 1946, entrepreneur H.M. “Hugh” Sherwood Jr. bought land just south of the Yachats River and began the ambitious project of moving the lodge to…
The Columbus Day Storm
The 1962 Columbus Day Storm remains one of the worst and most damaging in recorded history on the central Oregon coast. Here’s what you need to know about this historic event: Storm Intensity The storm of October 12, 1962 was known as the Columbus Day Storm, generating hurricane-force winds. Some of the strongest wind speeds…
A Solid Ducks Victory
A solid Ducks victory! Oregon vaulted consistency on offense in a big way on Saturday, thumping host Oregon State 49-14 in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon scored on eight possessions and turned an eight-point lead into a blowout for its first win at Oregon State since 2018. Dillon Gabriel finished 20-of-24 passing for 291 yards with two…
A Deep-Sea Mystery Unfolds
A Deep-Sea Mystery Unfolds as a Rare Pacific Football Fish Discovered on Oregon Coast Beachcombers near Cannon Beach recently made a startling discovery: the first Pacific football fish ever reported on the Oregon coast. This deep-sea angler fish, scientifically known as Himantoliphus sagamius, was found just south of Cannon Beach, marking a significant event for…
NOTICE
URGENT NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICE City of Yachats Ordinance No. 374 – Effective April 20, 2024 Attention Yachats Residents! This notice is in reference to two articles published by YachatsNews.com https://yachatsnews.com/yachats-homeless-camping/ https://yachatsnews.com/yachats-homeless-camping-ban/ Recent developments in our community have raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods. It’s imperative that we address these issues together…
Clamming in Lincoln County: Exploring the Historic Tradition
Introduction: Lincoln County is famous for its lively clamming scene, offering a fantastic experience that’s both fun and affordable. Let’s dive into an adventure full of excitement, discovery, and the joy of gathering your own food. Getting Started: To begin your clamming journey, visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website. You’ll find helpful…
Best time of year for The National Football League
This the best time of year for The National Football League. The most popular sports league is dominating the airwaves. The Super Bowl is coming with the Cincinnati Bengles against The Los Angeles Rams on February 13th. Tom Brady perhaps the best Quarterback ever just retired, and everything NFL is making news. However, there is…
Pre-Season Reflections
It’s pre-season and time for reflections as to what is coming next! Pre-season is the time prior to the real action like school, new fall releases in T.V., movies, and pre-season Football. Professional football is a tough way to make a living so pre-season to the rookies and pros trying to stay active with some…
The Most Powerful Sense
Touch, taste, sight, sound and smell are the senses humans have. I’m pretty sure animals have them too, but I’m dealing with we humans today! These senses are powerful and can change the directions you were going once they kick in. For example if you’re walking down the street and you suddenly smell a delicious…