(CLATSOP COUNTY, OR; 14 September 2026) – On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 26…
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“THE SILENT MEASURE” MULTIMEDIA PLAY EXPLORES AI THEMES COMING TO COASTER THEATER IN CANNON BEACH AUG. 13-15; ASTORIA IN SEPTEMBER
Following an acclaimed debut at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem, writer and director Bryan Churchill’s new multimedia play, The Silent Measure, is heading to Cannon Beach and Astoria in August…
Cannon Beach Lifeguards Rescue Five Swimmers from Dangerous Rip Current Near Haystack Rock on Tuesday July 21st; Repeated Warnings by Lifeguards about Dangerous Conditions “Not Taken Seriously”
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Cannon Beach Fire District Lifeguards were patrolling the beach just south of Haystack Rock when they observed a group of eight individuals…
FRIENDS OF HAYSTACK ROCK GREAT PUFFIN WATCH – JULY 1-4
Who: Friends of Haystack Rock What: The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch When: July 1st through July 4th 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: In front of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach This seabird watching event, sponsored by the Friends…
CITY OF CANNON BEACH: City Temporarily Closes Sewage Lagoons Trail Due to Aggressive Elk Activity June 12
The City of Cannon Beach has temporarily closed the Sewage Lagoons Trail following reports of aggressive elk behavior in the area. The closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution…
CANNON BEACH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: HIGH-ANGLE ROPE RESCUE TEAM SAVES DOG TRAPPED ON CLIFFSIDE AT ECOLA STATE PARK, SATURDAY JUNE 6TH
On Saturday June 6, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM, a Cannon Beach Fire District Deputy Chief was conducting a routine patrol in Ecola State Park when he was notified by Oregon State…
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: ENHANCED SNEAKER WAVE THREAT MAY 24 – 26
A long period swell will impact our waters starting Sunday May 24th through Tuesday May 26th. Sneaker waves can surprise beachgoers, running up on the beach significantly farther than other waves. They…
CANNON BEACH FIRE DISTRICT EXECUTES COMPLEX MULTI-DISCIPLINE RESCUE AT ECOLA POINT SUNDAY APRIL 26
On Sunday April 26, 2026 at approximately 7:45 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District was dispatched to a reported water rescue involving an individual stranded on rocks near the surf at Ecola Point,…
CANNON BEACH FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO WATER RESCUE CALL NEAR CHAPMAN POINT, COMMAND VEHICLE STUCK WHILE CROSSING CREEK; RESCUE VEHICLE RESCUED BY LOCAL SONS OF BEACHES SHORE PATROL
Photos by Carol Keljo and Jay Pittman On Saturday April 25, 2026, Cannon Beach Fire District personnel were conducting a beach patrol near Chapman Point when they observed a surfer in distress…
Cannon Beach Chorus Spring 2026 concerts: “I Am America, the land, the people, the struggle to be free” in Seaside, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Nehalem Bay
The Cannon Beach Chorus presents its Spring 2026 concert, “I Am America, the land, the people, the struggle to be free”. The concert music was selected in recognition of the 250th anniversary…