Responders continue surveying and cleanup efforts for a tar-like oil washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since Sunday, May 19 from Long Beach, WA to south of Waldport, OR. To date, no source has been identified. However, analysis…
Category: Oregon Coast
Tar Balls Continue to Wash Up Along Oregon, Washington Coasts; Unified Command Urges Coastal Visitors to Avoid Contact
OIOpublisher (ASTORIA, Ore. –May 25, 2024) — Responders continue surveying and cleanup efforts for a tar-like substance washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since Sunday, May 19 from Long Beach, WA to…
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,…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG 5/13/24: Coastal Economies Front and Center
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 More than 200 people turned out for the Oregon Coast Economic Summit, organized by your legislative Coastal Caucus. We covered a range of topics that…
OREGON COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: Federal Consistency Review Announcement for Offshore Wind Leasing Review
The Oregon Coastal Management Program is currently reviewing the following project – Leasing of areas on the Outer Continental Shelf for purposes of offshore wind exploration- for consistency with the Program’s enforceable policies….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Oregon Coast Economic Summit Returns May 8th in Lincoln City
By Senator Suzanne Weber When I was Mayor of Tillamook, I found the Oregon Coast Economic Summit to be a very valuable resource for connecting our small coastal towns with opportunities for economic…
$7 million available in Oregon ocean commercial salmon fishery disaster funds
SALEM, Ore. – A total of $7,050,722 is available to Oregon to address poor performance of Oregon’s ocean commercial salmon fisheries for 2018, 2019, and 2020. This includes impacts to commercial fishermen, processors, and…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: More Than You Wanted to Know About Our Roads
EDITOR’S NOTE: Representative Gomberg had previously represented South Tillamook County before re-destricting, and his updates provide helpful information that applies to our part of the Oregon Coast as well. Tillamook County has…
Hatfield Marine Science Day April 13
NEWPORT, Ore. – Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will host its annual science fair and open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Marine Science…
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership at 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism
On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) hosted the 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Salem Convention Center. More than 500 tourism industry professionals gathered…