By David & Susan Greenberg The sea lions barked like feral middle-schoolers taunting a hapless substitute teacher who took a wrong turn into Hell. Luckily, they were beneath the docks on the…
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“It’s been a really odd 48 hours” Astoria Police Chief Kelly; “Victim” Rescued by US Coast Guard from Columbia Bar, Wanted for Stealing Boat, Other Bizarre Incidents in Clatsop County, Seaside Police Make Arrest Friday Evening
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: The US Coast Guard video went viral in minutes yesterday. It showed a dramatic rescue as a boat rolled in the waves on the Columbia River bar. You can…
Coast Guard pursues civil penalty for Automated Identification System (AIS) violation
ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard is pursuing a civil penalty with a maximum punishment of $41,093.00 against a commercial fishing vessel for violating Automated Identification System (AIS) regulations near the mouth…
Chamber Orchestra Concerts in November – Nehalem, Nov. 11th; Astoria, Nov. 13th
The North Coast Chamber Orchestra will present two classical music concerts in November, their first performances of the 2022-2023 season. This unique ensemble, under the direction of conductor Cory Pederson, is a…
Hot weather increases the fire danger for Northwest Oregon area – NW-2 & NW-3 “High” Fire Danger; NW-1 at Moderate
NORTHWEST, Ore. – As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists using…
UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner organizations conclude removal of pollution threats from sunken ferry in Astoria, OR
ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard concluded operations to remove pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2 in Astoria Friday. Global Diving and Salvage recovered approximately 525 gallons of diesel…
Coast Guard, partner organizations to remove pollution threat from sinking ferry Astoria, OR; More about the sinking fromThe Ship Report
ASTORIA, Ore. – The U.S. Coast Guard and partner organizations are scheduled to remove fuel and other pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2, Thursday. The Coast Guard initially responded Thursday, July…
North Coast Symphonic Band Celebrates Independence Day with FREE concert “From Sea to Shining Sea” on Sunday July 3rd at Liberty Theater in Astoria
The North Coast Symphonic Band concludes its 42nd season with a concert titled “From Sea to Shining Sea” at 7 PM on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Liberty Theater in Astoria….
CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Plan ahead – U.S. 101 in Warrenton, Young’s Bay Bridge to Neptune Drive will close nightly starting June 26.
We are resurfacing, restoring and rehabilitating a section of U.S. 101 from Youngs Bay Bridge causeway to Neptune Drive. The road will be fully closed, nightly starting at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and will reopen…
Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast returns to Astoria after 55-day counter narcotics patrol; Rescues two men adrift at sea for 23 days
ASTORIA, Ore. — United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC-623) returned to homeport in Astoria on Saturday, June 18, following a 55-day counter narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The 210-foot…