We shared Don Backman’s photos of the Blessing of the Fleet event on Saturday June 5th in Pacific City. Here is a video of the ceremony. Here’s a link to the photos…
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Pacific City Blessing of the Fleet – 6/5/21 – Photo Essay by Don Backman
OIOpublisher The Pacific City Dorymens’ Association held the “blessing of the fleet” on Saturday June 5th, upholding and protecting the traditions of the iconic dory fishing fleet of Cape Kiwanda.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Celebrate National Trails Day Every Day with Local Favorites in Tillamook County
Tillamook County is home to an abundance of beautiful hikes, beaches, and rivers – and with summer just around the corner, you may be looking for some inspiration on where to start….
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Tide Strands Boats, 13 People Required Rescue Last Night Saturday May 29th
On May 29, 2021, 10:05 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire Department responded to a report of two boats stranded on the mud in Tillamook Bay. It was reported that…
Coast Guard urges boating safety this summer
SEATTLE —The Coast Guard urges boaters to be ready this National Safe Boating Week as summer nears the Pacific Northwest. This year National Safe Boating Week takes place Saturday through May 28. National Safe Boating Week promotes safe boating practices for recreational…
New beach driving restrictions start in south Tillamook County, Cape Kiwanda fence improved
Pacific City, Oregon – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a new rule restricting driving on some beaches in south Tillamook County around Cape Kiwanda. A new fence atop the…
Perspectives on Complex Forest Structure, Water Quality, and Native Fish Webinar May 24th
Nehalem, OR – Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) will host a webinar on May 24, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The public is invited to attend and submit questions during the program….
Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 25 miles off Tillamook Bay, OR Tuesday May 11th
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a 19-year-old crew member aboard the 38-foot commercial fishing vessel Joseph Tuesday afternoon 25 miles west of Tillamook Bay. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday May 11th,…
ODFW announces bag limit reduction for sport bottomfish effective Monday May 10th
NEWPORT, Ore – Effective Monday, May 10 the general marine bag limit is reduced to five fish (from six) per angler per day for sport bottomfish. The sub-bag limit of one China, copper, or…
Discover ‘Sharks of the Oregon Coast’ May 6th at 6 pm with Netarts Bay WEBS Virtual Program
The waters off the Oregon Coast are home to at least 17 species of sharks. But not all sharks are created equally; these creatures come in all sizes, shapes, colors and notoriety….