The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife wants to remind residents (and visitors) that black bears are roaming our woods and neighborhoods. Hungry bears are looking for an easy meal before fruits…
Category: Environment
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…
OP/ED: IP-28 – Iniative Petition Taking Aim at Animal Rights Close to Making Ballot – What You Need to Know (Part 1)
Is IP-28 really “Stupid is as Stupid Does,” to quote Forrest Gump’s momma? EDITOR’S NOTE: The so-called “PEACE” act has been mis-represented to people as strengthening animal abuse laws, while Oregon already…
Hampton Lumber Announces Free Recreational Permit Program for Forestland in Oregon and SW Washington
(PORTLAND, OR) — Hampton Lumber today, June 8, 2026, announced the launch of a free recreational permit program for public access to the company’s forestlands in Oregon, as well as designated Hampton-owned…
PACIFIC CITY DORY BLESSING OF THE FLEET SATURDAY JUNE 6TH CELEBRATES COMMUNITY, HONORS FISHING TRADITION
Story by Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman On Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, the 26th Annual Blessing of the Fleet was held on the shore at Cape Kiwanda by…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: States add more Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishing days
(CLACKAMAS, OR)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a joint state hearing today. Eleven additional fishing days for the area from…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS: Hike Bayocean Spit – Explore Dynamic Coast and Town Lost to the Sea Saturday June 13
Step back in time and uncover the fascinating story of our coastline during a guided exploration of Bayocean Spit. Discover the remains of a once-thriving community now hidden beneath the salal and…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Six additional all-depth Pacific halibut days open for Columbia River subarea
Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR): Six days have been added to the all-depth Pacific halibut fishery for the Columbia River: June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 (Mondays and Tuesdays)….
NEHALEM BAY CRAB DERBY TIME – SATURDAY JUNE 6TH AT KELLY’S BRIGHTON MARINA & JETTY FISHERY
The annual crab derby features BOTH marinas on Nehalem Bay – great prizes, great food and lots of fun! Be sure to get your Crab Derby tickets from BOTH Marinas, then when…
COLLECTING SUNSETS: Moss & Lichen – A photo essay
EDITOR’S NOTE: Love me some lichen! And moss, too. So as soon as this photo essay came across my email, I was hooked. We will be sharing lots more from Adam Sawyer,…
