By Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero, U.S. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard’s radiomen school barracks in Atlantic City, New Jersey, smelled of sweet, charred marshmallows. Several students had teamed up…
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Paraglider Rescued from Tree in Cape Lookout State Park Thursday June 24th
On June 24, 2021, at 5:29 pm, Netarts Oceanside Fire-Rescue, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Oregon State Parks, Tillamook Ambulance and the US Coast Guard responded to Cape Lookout State…
Coast Guard medevacs 2nd hiker near Saddle Mountain, OR on Saturday June 19th
NOTE: The Coast Guard responded to an almost identical rescue Friday afternoon near Saddle Mountain – see previous article. The Coast Guard urges anyone venturing to remote areas to have reliable means…
Coast Guard medevacs hiker near Saddle Mountain, OR Friday June 18th
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a hiker Friday, June 18th after a reported medical emergency near the top of Saddle Mountain. A hiker was reported to have what appeared to…
Coast Guard suspends search for missing teen near Long Beach, WA Monday May 31st
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended the search Monday evening for a 14-year-old boy reportedly swept offshore while swimming near Long Beach, Washington. The teenager was reported to be missing by his friend who confirmed he was wearing a…
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…
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,…
Coast Guardsman Brings Bagpipes to Area Locations to Delight of All – VIDEO
By Laura Swanson Photos & Video By Don Backman There have been videos of a young man playing the bagpipes at sunset at the Rockaway Beach Wayside, and then a notice appeared…
Oregon Coast Guard cutter returns home following Eastern Pacific law enforcement patrol
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) returned home to Astoria Wednesday April 7th following a 63-day counterdrug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Working in conjunction with different…
ATTENTION SMALL BOAT OWNERS AND OPERATORS: U.S. Coast Guard Implements New Law Requires Engine Cut-off Switch for Vessels less than 26 feet
WASHINGTON — Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021,…
