The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing fisherman near Newport, Oregon, at 10:15 a.m., Monday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report at approximately 4 p.m., Sunday,…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Columbia River subarea all-depth opens to halibut angling beginning Aug. 17
OIOpublisher NEWPORT, Ore – Pacific halibut angling opens Aug. 17, Sundays through Friday through Sept. 30 or until quota is reached in the Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon,…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Big Step Forward for Local Seafood – Central Coast Food Web Cuts Ribbon on New Facility in Newport
Last weekend, August 2, 2025, Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) staff joined community leaders, partners, and legislators in Newport for the official ribbon cutting of the newly upgraded Yaquina Lab—home to the…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Explores Alder Island Saturday Aug. 9
Start your summer weekend with a pleasant bird-watching stroll LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – On Saturday, August 9, Seven Capes Bird Alliance will offer a bird walk from 9-11 a.m. on the Alder Island…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS: Netarts Bay Salt Marsh Tour August 5th
Join Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) on August 5th for a FREE event including a presentation and guided tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay….
Limited edition Wildlife Conservation Tumblers, Coloring Contest at Jamba locations in Oregon; New “Oregon is Worth Protecting” campaign benefits species in need
(SALEM, Ore.)—Head to a participating Jamba location for a new limited edition Wildlife Conservation tumbler that benefits wildlife. The colorful tumbler features five species: Sierra Nevada red fox, Northern red-legged frog, Western snowy…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast
(SALEM, Ore. 7/25/25) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning above the safety threshold, the Oregon Department of Agriculture…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: 5 FIRES SINCE MAY CONNECTED TO TARGET SHOOTING IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, FIRES QUICKLY PUT OUT; FIRE SAFETY EMPHASIZED
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. 7/25/25)—The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. “These fires…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE (ODFW): RECREATION REPORT 7/24/25
Updates to fishing, crabbing, clamming and wildlife viewing Best bets for weekend fishing We just stocked millions of trout this year, and some are for you! Check the trout stocking schedule and maps for locations near…
66th Annual Dory Days Festival: History Exhibits and Storytelling Panel Showcase the Pacific City Dory Fleet at Kiawanda Community Center; Events All Weekend – Parade and More – July 18-20
Christmas Comes Early at the Coast: Dory Days Returns July 18–20 with Festive “Christmas in July” Theme The traveling exhibit “Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” makes its much-anticipated annual return…