PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
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Wildfire Recovery Public Hearings to be held Feb. 15 & Feb. 17th
OIOpublisher Representative David Gomberg has announced a special opportunity for wildfire survivors to share their experiences with the House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery tasked with identifying solutions and support for Oregonians…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives $500,000 Challenge Grant
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation for Phase I of the organizations’ capital campaign. The Aquarium will use the grant…
OREGON STATE POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH THEFTS FROM STATE PARKS – LINCOLN COUNTY
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is the official press release about the interpretive signs that were stolen from State Parks in Lincoln County. If you have any information that might help with recovering the…
Marine Conservation Proposals for Chapman & Ecola Points, Cape Lookout & Cape Foulweather – Letters of Support by Dec. 18th
By Cara Mico, for the Pioneer Residents and visitors to the Oregon coast are likely aware of the magic that is Ecola Point, Chapman Point, Cape Lookout, and Cape Foulweather. These areas…
Grant Program will Open to Coastal Oregon Businesses Impacted by Pandemic Dec. 3 at 3 pm
Salem, OR — On Thursday, December 3 at 3pm PST, Business Oregon will be seeking applications from businesses in Oregon’s coastal region to meet geographic distribution targets for the round of $20…
Local Audubon Society Proposes Rocky Habitat Designation for Cape Lookout; Learn More at Webinar Dec. 9th
By James Billstine From hiking to crabbing, and from fishing to whale and bird watching, Cape Lookout’s natural resources offer Oregonians and tourists a key opportunity for prime outdoor recreation. And in…
Gomberg Announces Free Legal Assistance for Fire Victims: Volunteer attorneys available at Lincoln City Outlet Mall (Room 410) from 12-4pm on Saturday, October 10
(Lincoln City, OR) — The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association is stationing volunteers around the state to help victims who are struggling with insurance claims in the wake of the wildfires. This Saturday,…
FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Rebuilding and Recovering
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, It is hard to imagine that it has been a month since the fires. On my own street, a third of the houses are…
Lincoln County Moving to Phase 2 of Reopening, Effective September 29
(Salem, OR) — Lincoln County will move to Phase 2 of reopening effective Tuesday, September 29. The county applied for Phase 2 in late August, and, after conversations with the Oregon Health…