EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, June 18th, the Trump administration backed off plans to cancel a $368 million ocean monitoring system that helps scientists study climate change. The reversal followed bipartisan pressure from senators,…
Category: Oregon Coast
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Fine Art of Beachcombing
By Butch Freedman The two are almost inseparable. That is—living at the Coast and prowling along the beach looking for treasures. And, if you are diligent and keep your head down, the…
U.S. Coast Guard coordinates rescue of injured mariner 489 miles off the Oregon Coast May 26th
(SEATTLE, WA) — The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of a 74-year-old Canadian citizen aboard a disabled sailing vessel 489 miles off the coast of Tillamook, Oregon, Tuesday May 26, 2026….
US COAST GUARD RESCUES HIKER FROM CLIFF ON GOD’S THUMB, LINCOLN CITY, OREGON (VIDEO)
(SEATTLE, WA) A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, Sunday. At…
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…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season
On Friday, April 24, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season and regulations. The information below is summarized in the 2026 Pacific Halibut Sport Regulations Map found…
40 Foot Male Gray Whale Washes Ashore on Seaside, Oregon Beach Today April 14, 2026
A 40-foot, male Gray whale washed ashore on the south end of Seaside Beach this morning, April 14, 2026. Seaside Aquarium reported that the whale had been spotted and reported floating off…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY & DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: OHA, DEQ finalize 2026-2027 Oregon beach monitoring list
Agency shares list of state beaches to be sampled for bacteria PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has released its list of coastal recreation areas it will be monitoring…
City of Rockaway Beach Encourages Awareness of Traffic and Public Safety During Spring Break
(Rockaway Beach, OR – 3/24/26) – Spring Break is underway on the North Oregon Coast, and Rockaway Beach continues to be a popular destination for families and visitors throughout the year. The…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Four Seasons of ‘Coast Like a Local’
Telling visitors what not to do isn’t working—but this new strategy might Most tourism campaigns are designed to drive visitation. This one was designed to change behavior. After four seasons, the Oregon…
