EDITOR’S NOTE: In Tillamook County, Manzanita Farmers Market is operating as a pre-order (by Wednesday/drive through pickup on Friday); Tillamook Farmers Market is open for in-person sales, with space between vendors, physical-distancing…
Category: Oregon Coast
Coast Guard assists after fishing vessel sinks near Florence, Ore.
ASTORIA, Ore. — Coast Guard crews responded to a fishing vessel crew who abandoned ship in the early morning hours Monday June 29th near Florence. At approximately 1:50 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders…
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 3 on Oregon Coast Saturday
Brookings, Ore. — Crew members from Coast Guard Station Chetco River and good Samaritans rescued three men from a capsized vessel Saturday outside the mouth of the Chetco River. At 10:45 a.m….
OREGON SHORES CONSERVATION COALITION: A Message from the Board and Staff of Oregon Shores About Actions to Address Systemic Racism
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have shared several businesses and organizations statements acknowledging racial inequality and injustices, and actions they are taking to change the system. This one from the Oregon Shore Conservation Coalition…
Beyond the Beach: Trailhead and Beach Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
By Dan Haag for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Launched as a pilot program in late summer of 2019, the Trailhead and Beach Ambassador program was developed to connect with visitors…
ODFW announces updates on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings
NEWPORT, Ore – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fisheries managers announced the following decisions on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings on Friday April 24th: Columbia River all-depth and nearshore: The opening…
Recreational razor clamming closes on central coast – Cascade Head to California border
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the closure of razor clam harvesting on the central Oregon coast, today March 16, 2020. Recreational…
Sharing the Coast Conference Cancelled as Public Health Precaution
Sadly, we are announcing that the Sharing the Coast Conference that was coming up this weekend (March 13-15) has been cancelled. One event that has not been cancelled is tomorrow’s (March 12th)…
Oceanscape Network relaunch brings science and nature to teens, educators
Newport, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Aquarium announces the relaunch of Oceanscape Network, the largest online marine and natural history education provider in the state of Oregon. Connecting youth and educators to…
FACT Oregon announces Newport Regional Learning Summit Feb. 22: “Give us a day…we’ll give you all we’ve got!”
Attention all parents and caregivers of children with disabilities! On February 22, you’re invited to FACT Oregon’s Regional Learning Summit in Newport, sponsored by Oregon Able Savings Plan, The Autzen Foundation, The…