With the ocean as a backdrop, the Rockaway Beach Music Festival is bringing the cool vibes this summer with a free, two-day long music festival hosted at the Rockaway Beach Wayside August…
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Pelican Brewing to Open Another Coastal Location in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
OIOpublisher Oregon’s Coastal brewery brings craft beer and food to a new location on the North Coast. (Rockaway Beach, OR) — Pelican Brewing Company, the iconic Oregon Coast brewery known for its…
Pathogen risk found at 79% of sampled Oregon coastal beaches in 2024; Advocates call for continued investment in water infrastructure
Portland, Ore. – As Oregonians return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 19 Oregon…
Rockaway Beach 4th of July 2025: Waves of Freedom Photos & Video; Firecracker Wiener Nationals
A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered on the morning of July 4th, lining the streets of Rockaway Beach for the annual Independence Day Parade. This year’s theme was “Waves of Freedom.” The event…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 4TH OF JULY PORCH PARADE WINNERS
The 3rd Annual Rockaway Beach Porch Parade, sponsored by the Rockaway Beach Business Association was a great success! Every year there are more entries, making it a delight (and difficult decisions) for…
City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update July 1, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of June 2025. The Fire Department, Rockaway Beach Patrol, and Public Works…
ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES – HONORS VOLUNTEER OF YEAR & PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – BARB RILEY If you have ever wondered who sprinkles a little extra sunshine (and a whole lot of helpfulness!) over our beloved Rockaway Beach, look no further…
New Artistic Haven Blooms in Rockaway Beach: Blue Water Fine Art Gallery Opens Friday
By Deb Weissenfluh Rockaway Beach is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its cultural landscape this Friday, June 27th, with the grand opening of Blue Water Fine Art Gallery. This…
New Benches Enhance Experience at Rockaway Beach “Big Cedar” Nature Preserve
Photos & Story By Bill Hassell A younger guest expressed it perfectly by saying, “It’s like we’re in Jurassic Park.” The second most frequented destination in Rockaway Beach is the Nature Preserve,…
City of Rockaway Beach: Mayor’s Monthly Update May 1, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of April 2025. The 3rd Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous was held the…