“Bullet the Blue Sky.” In the howling wind comes a stinging rain See it driving nails Into the souls on the tree of pain U2 By Deb Montgomery I was in my…
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40 Foot Male Gray Whale Washes Ashore on Seaside, Oregon Beach Today April 14, 2026
A 40-foot, male Gray whale washed ashore on the south end of Seaside Beach this morning, April 14, 2026. Seaside Aquarium reported that the whale had been spotted and reported floating off…
City of Rockaway Beach signs agreement to purchase 800 acres of forestland containing City’s drinking watershed
“This is the kind of project that defines a community’s legacy,” said City Manager Luke Shepard. “It’s about making decisions today that will serve future generations of Rockaway Beach residents and ensure…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION Presents Coastal Futures: The Path Forward April 18th in Rockaway Beach, Virtual
This coming Saturday, April 18th at 10am at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall, 275 S. Pacific Street, Rockaway Beach NCCWP is excited to present “Coastal Futures: The Path Forward,” presented…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Ocean Salmon Seasons
The Pacific Fishery Management Council finalized their recommendations for 2026 ocean salmon seasons on Sunday, April 12. The adopted seasons are available at the PMFC’s website, and graphics of the Oregon recreational and commercial…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY & DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: OHA, DEQ finalize 2026-2027 Oregon beach monitoring list
Agency shares list of state beaches to be sampled for bacteria PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has released its list of coastal recreation areas it will be monitoring…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Spring Chinook reopens below Bonneville Dam for three days – April 11, 12 & 13
(CLACKAMAS, OR) — Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington took joint state action today to add another three days of recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing in the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam….
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: First spring Chinook season in the Lower Deschutes since 2018 to open May 5-20
(The Dalles, OR) – The lower Deschutes River will be open for spring Chinook salmon from May 5-20. “This is exciting news for anglers as the last spring Chinook season on the Deschutes…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance April Bird Walks – The Knoll in Lincoln City April 10th; Tillamook Bay Wetlands April 11th
Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to discover the joy of spring as migrating songbirds arrive – walks in Lincoln City and Tillamook on April 10 & 11th. Friday,…
Haystack Rock Awareness Program & Friends of Haystack Rock Welcome Back Puffins Celebration April 18th
Celebrate the seasonal return of Tufted Puffins and raise awareness about their conservation. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program, in partnership with the Friends of Haystack Rock, is excited to announce the 2026…