(Garibaldi, Oregon – March 26, 2025) — The importance of safety at sea cannot be overstated, and this spring, local commercial fishermen will have the opportunity to strengthen their emergency preparedness skills…
Category: U.S. Coast Guard
GARIBALDI DAYS TRADITION – Water Ball – Garibaldi Fire vs. US Coast Guard
The water ball competition is a Garibaldi Days tradition 2024and pits the US Coast Guard against Garibaldi Fire & Rescue. The competition is fierce, and this year the wins went to Garibald…
Tillmaook County Sheriff Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner honored by United States Coast Guard – Station Tillamook Bay June 28th
On Friday, June 28, 2024, TCSO Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner received special recognition and a Public Service Commendation from USCG Station Tillamook Bay. This came as quite the surprise to Deputy Greiner…
Coast Guard commissions first Pacific Northwest-based Fast Response Cutter in Astoria June 27th
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard commissioned its 56th Fast Response Cutter and first one to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest during a ceremony held in Astoria, Ore., Thursday June 27th….
Local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Celebrates 85 Years of Service
(GARIBALDI, Oregon) – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will celebrate its 85th birthday on June 23rd, 2024 with celebrations held nationwide. The history of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary stretches back to…
Unified Command concludes response to tar balls and oiled wildlife along Oregon Coast and southern Washington Coast; Cleanup complete, No re-oiling, Investigation into cause continues
(ASTORIA, OR – June 7, 2024) — The Unified Command is concluding its operation to address the presence of tar balls on the Oregon and southern Washington coasts. As we wrap up, we…
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat America Class Scheduled in Netarts June 8th
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, FL 63 will be delivering the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat America Course Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Netarts-Oceanside Fire Station, 1235 5th St. Loop W., Tillamook….
Coast Guard’s 56th Fast Response Cutter Arrives at Home Port in Astoria, Oregon on Saturday May 25th
Let’s welcome the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren – the first Fast Response Cutter to be homeported in the Pacific Northwest! The cutter is named after Master Chief Petty…
Federal, state agencies responding to contaminated wildlife, oiled birds, tar balls along north Oregon and south Washington coasts May 19th; Dozen birds impacted
(SEATTLE – U.S. Coast Guard) – Federal agencies along with Washington and Oregon state agencies are responding to a tar-like substance from an unknown source affecting a shoreline near Beards Hollow, Washington,…
National Safe Boating Week Tips & Free Vessel Inspections; US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63, Station Tillamook Safe Boating Course in Garibaldi, May 18th
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63, Station Tillamook Bay will be presenting a Boat America Course. All Oregon boaters who operate a motorboat with over 10 horsepower(hp) are required to take a…
