PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Cannon Beach and Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid direct contact with the water in this area until the advisory is lifted. Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections,…
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Coaster Theatre Playhouse reopens with ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ Oct. 1st
After 18 months of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Coaster Theatre Playhouse will reopen Friday, Oct. 1, with the drama, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Mask and vaccination requirements will be in place. Written by Oscar Wilde and adapted by Gloria Gonzales, the play involves Dorian Gray, a wealthy and beautiful young man who sits for a portrait. He…
Seaside Aquarium Responds to Entangled Guadalupe Fur Seal Today, July 3rd
July 3rd, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Arch Cape, Oregon A Guadalupe fur seal, a threatened species, was reported as entangled to the Seaside Aquarium at 11:00 a.m. on July 3rd and was resting on the beach when reported. When the aquarium came on scene the fur seal had crawled onto an offshore rock, responders had to wait for the tide…
Water Rescue Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach June 17, 2021; Reminder about tides, rip currents, cold water temps
On June 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District and Seaside Fire’s Surf Rescue Team were dispatched for a juvenile in the water, being “sucked out” by the tide north of Haystack Rock. Cannon Beach Fire Incident Commander and Cannon Beach Police contacted the family and confirmed that a juvenile was still in the water and had…
Did You Meet Barnacle Bill? Molting Elephant Seal Makes Multiple Appearances on Area Beaches during Memorial Day Weekend
From Seaside Aquarium An elephant seal, dubbed Barnacle Bill, became quite popular when he decided to haul out on multiple northern Oregon beaches over Memorial Day weekend, filling both visitors and locals with concern for his well being. Since he created quite the stir, we thought we would give you all an update on his travels and current condition. “Barnacle…
Rope Rescue Hug Point near Cannon Beach, May 2, 2021
On May 2, 2021 at 8:05 pm, Cannon Beach Fire volunteers were dispatched to a report of a fall patient ta Hug Point State Park. Upon arrival, Incident Command and a Cannon Beach Police Officer were unable to locate the victim. The Cannon Beach Police Officer hiked on a trail leading to the north end of the park where he…
Tufted Puffins Have Returned to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach
Haystack Rock is home to the largest Tufted Puffin breeding colony in Oregon. In early April approximately 100 individual puffins show up at Haystack Rock. Most of the puffins have already found their lifelong partners and are returning to the same protected burrow they used last year to raise their young. The Tufted Puffins will spend about 16 weeks at…
Water Rescue Hug Point, Cannon Beach, April 14, 2021
On April 14, 2021 at 1:36 pm, Cannon Beach Fire volunteers were dispatched to a report of 2 young children stuck on a cliff at Hug Point State Park. Upon arrival, Incident Command established that the two victims were located sitting safely on top of a rock, unable to get back to shore due to the incoming tide. Cannon Beach…
Coast Guard medevacs hiker fallen 100 feet near Hug Point State Park Friday March 5th
SEASIDE, Ore. — A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a male hiker who fell more than 100 feet from a cliff Friday afternoon, March 5, near Hug Point State Park south of Cannon Beach. A Sector Columbia River aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter responded and hoisted the hiker at 5:15 p.m.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a request for assistance…
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Receives Donations – Family of Michelle Casey Turn Tragedy into Fundraising Tribute
On May 19, 2019, 21-year-old Michelle Casey fell while taking photos at the Neahkhanie Mountain overlook. Despite the best efforts of the rope rescue teams from Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue and Cannon Beach Fire, Michelle did not survive her injuries. In Michelle’s memory, her family organized a fundraiser to provide much needed rescue equipment and training for both fire-rescue…