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…
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Hot weather increases the fire danger for Northwest Oregon area – NW-2 & NW-3 “High” Fire Danger; NW-1 at Moderate
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
Astoria-Megler and Yaquina Bay bridges bird relocation efforts start Wed. March 2
ASTORIA — Periodic closures of the Yaquina Bay (Newport) and Astoria-Megler (Astoria) bridges begin Wednesday, March 2, as part of an effort to relocate cormorants. The bridges will be under construction for protection work and…
Coast Guard cites fishing vessel operator for negligence on Columbia River, OR, navigation channel
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation to the owner and master aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel for negligence while operating in conditions of restricted visibility and a failure to maintain…
North Coast Chamber Orchestra Presents Concerts in November
The North Coast Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Cory Pederson, returns for their first public concert since February of 2020. NCCO is very proud to present two concerts of classical…