(SEATTLE) — Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor and Coast Guard Air Station Astoria responded to a reported collision between two fishing vessels, approximately 22 miles offshore of Grays Harbor, Tuesday, July…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Reminder: Online Public Meeting July 29 on 2027 Sport Pacific Halibut and Bottomfish Fishing
ODFW will host an online public meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29 to discuss the 2027 Pacific halibut season as well as a brief update on how the 2026…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: ODFW to host an online Public Meeting on July 29 at 6pm in preparation for 2027 Sport Pacific halibut and bottomfish fishing.
(SALEM, OR) – ODFW staff will be hosting an online public meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29 to discuss the 2027 Pacific halibut season. The meeting will be held online only, through Microsoft…
OREGON STATE MARINE BOARD: Waterway Access Permit Program Pays for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, Improves Boating Access
The Oregon State Marine Board has been working to educate recreational boaters about the threat of aquatic invasive species (AIS) since the early 2000’s. Back then, AIS went by a different…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: More wild fall Chinook, continued wild coho opportunity for Oregon’s coastal rivers in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. — Anglers have a lot to look forward to this fall: many coastal basins will see expanded opportunity for wild fall Chinook harvest compared to last year, and wild coho fisheries…
OP/ED: IP-28 – What you Need to Know, Stupid is as stupid does – Part 2 – North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — officially titled the PEACE Act (People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions) — would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Single invasive quagga mussel found on shoreline of Prineville Reservoir; No other evidence of quaggas found, intensive monitoring continues
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why are we sharing information about invasive mussels in Prineville reservoir? As the “land of many waters”, it’s important to protect our waterways, and during the summer, boaters are…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Renee Aufdermauer Fishing is often seen as a sport of patience or a quest for a trophy catch, but for those who spend their lives on the water, it’s clearly something…
Siuslaw National Forest Recruiting Volunteers for Resource Advisory Committee
(Corvallis, Ore., June 17, 2026) — Volunteers are needed for the Siuslaw Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This 15‑member committee represents a wide range of community interests and provides recommendations for…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY – WEBS HOSTS THREE TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 16, 17, 18
Join us on the beach for some great low tides this June, perfect for exploring and discovering the amazing creatures lurking at the water’s edge. Choose one day – or all three…