The sighting of sea otters at Ecola Point in Cannon Beach, Oregon, has sparked excitement and optimism among conservationists and locals alike. This historic event marks the first confirmed presence of sea…
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CANNON BEACH RURAL FIRE: High Angle Rescue of 2 Juvenile Victims on Chapman Point
On July 9, 2024 at approximately 4 pm Cannon Beach and Seaside Fire were dispatched for a high angle rescue for two victims stuck on the side of the cliff. Firefighters located…
The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch – July 1- 4th, Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach
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 of…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Tolovana State Park health advisory issued May 29 – High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Rare Deep-Sea Angler Fish Found South of Cannon Beach, Oregon
Story & Photos by Seaside Aquarium A deep-sea angler fish, called a Pacific football fish (Himantoliphus sagamius) was found by local beachcombers just south of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Living in complete darkness,…
Two Victims Pulled Out by Rip Current Near Tolovana April 2nd, Self-Rescue & Recovering; Happy Ending and Reminder about Beach Safety
On April 2, 2024 at approximately 1:15 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District (CBFD) was dispatched to a water rescue in front of the Tolovana Wayside for two victims being pulled out of…
Writers Read Celebration March 22 Explores ‘Beach Noir’ Stories, Poems at Cannon Beach Library, Online
“Beach Noir,” this year’s theme for the Writers Read Celebration, sponsored by the Cannon Beach Library, was quirky enough to result in 79 short stories and poems involving crustaceans to die for,…
Friends of Haystack Rock Nature Talks: Exploring Nature’s Treasures Together – “Living Amongst the Green Giants” – Katie Voelke and Angela Whitlock Feb. 14th
The Friends of Haystack Rock Nature Talks series – Exploring Nature’s Treasure Together kicks off on Wednesday, February 14th at 6 pm. (These are recurring lectures with different speakers and topics. They…
Friends of Haystack Rock Nature Talks Series: Pacific NW Seabirds & Projects on Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Dec. 13th
Who: Friends of Haystack Rock What: Nature Talks: Exploring Nature’s Treasures Together When: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 (These are recurring lectures with different speakers and topics. They are held on…
PUBLIC HEARING ABOUT APPLICATION ON EROSION CONTROL MEASURE IN CANNON BEACH DEC. 12
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is hosting a virtual public hearing 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 about an Ocean Shore Alteration Application. The permit application 3046 seeks to construct a 60-foot-long riprap…