The second series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, will happen from December 13-15, 2023. If you are on Oregon’s coast, you are invited to take photos of these high-water events. The Oregon King Tides Photo…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Lot Is Unfolding as the Year Ends
Dear Neighbors and Friends, Susie and I returned from our week-long sunny vacation late Saturday night. Did we miss anything? How was the weather while we were gone?? Very seriously, I have…
Commercial Dungeness crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather to California border
(NEWPORT, Ore. -December 5, 2023) – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather (just south of Depoe Bay) to the California border. Pre-season testing shows that crabs remain too…
November King Tides – Video by Don Backman
The November 2023 King Tides occurred on some very nice days on the Oregon Coast. While the waves were gorgeous, they didn’t have the massive push of a winter storm this year…
Trail Closures In Tillamook County: “No Access Until Further Notice” signs posted at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside
Tillamook County Public Works posted “No Access Until Further Notice” signs at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside. This action has been taken due to recently raised liability concerns. Tillamook…
Coast Guard urges beach safety during King Tides
SEATTLE – All beachgoers in the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to exercise heightened caution for sneaker waves during the upcoming King Tides this weekend and for the remainder of the winter. The Coast…
Low meat yield testing to delay commercial Dungeness crab season until at least Dec. 16
NEWPORT, Ore – Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas, delaying Oregon’s commercial season until at least Dec. 16. Targeted to open Dec. 1,…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Arts and the Economy – Housing and Water
EDITOR’S NOTE: When we started sharing Representative Gomberg’s News Updates, he represented a portion of south Tillamook County. Due to redistricting, Representative Gomberg no longer represents Tillamook County; the representative for District…
Gray Whale Migration Has Begun – Whales Spotted at Tillamook Bay Bar, Seaside Cove
Some great tail action at the Cove this morning (10/31/23)! And some amazing video of whale breaches at the entrance to Tillamook Bay yesterday (10/30/23)! Here’s some information about gray whales from…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Property Taxes in Oregon
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 10/30/2023 Dear Neighbors and Friends, As Oregonians receive their property tax bills this month, most of us can expect to see increases. Generally, Oregonians won’t see their…
