(SEATTLE, WA – 7/7/25) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew form Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Oregon, rescued two teens who were trapped on a cliff side near Roads End Point…
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Coast Guard urges paddle craft safety in the Pacific Northwest – Always Wear Life Jacket
OIOpublisher SEATTLE — With warm weather luring canoeists, kayakers and stand-up-paddleboarders onto Pacific Northwest waters, the Coast Guard is reminding paddlers to prepare for cold water, wear a properly fitted life jacket…
Empowering Safety at Sea: FREE Drill Conductor Course for Commercial Fishermen in Garibaldi April 17-18
(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…
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…