(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…
Category: U.S. Coast Guard
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat America Class Scheduled in Netarts June 8th
OIOpublisher 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.,…
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…
COAST GUARD WEEK LAUNCHES IN GARIBALDI MARCH 4-10; Garibaldi to receive prestigious Coast Guard City designation March 5; Activities ALL WEEK
March 5 – Coast Guard City designation ceremony at Old Mill Even Center 10 am March 6 – Coast Guard Auxilliary 2pm at Garibaldi Library March 7 – Pat Patterson Day @Garibaldi…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast decommissioned after 56 years of service
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) during a ceremony, Thursday, in Astoria. Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, deputy commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided…
U.S. Coast Guard urges preparedness for hazardous maritime conditions
SEATTLE – The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring and preparing for the impact of hazardous maritime conditions in Washington and Oregon waters. Strong winds through the coastal waters and high surf…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FIRST RESPONDERS SAFELY RESCUE SIX PEOPLE FROM BOAT IN TILLAMOOK BAY DEC. 22
esterday, December 22, 2023, a recreational boater lost engine power while crabbing in Tillamook Bay. Personnel from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Garibaldi Fire Rescue, Oregon State Police and United States Coast…
Coast Guard urges beach safety during King Tides
SEATTLE – All beachgoers in the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to exercise heightened caution for sneaker waves during the upcoming King Tides this weekend and for the remainder of the winter. The Coast…