Unbeknownst to most, during the winter, cold-stunned sea turtles can become stranded on Oregon and Washington beaches. Reports of stranded turtles can begin as early as mid-October and can continue through January….
Category: Nature & Outdoors
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…
Community Celebrates Salmon Release Day at Bay City Park Nov. 17th – Photos & Video by Don Backman
Here’s a celebration to be thankful for – Garibaldi and Bay City libraries have had aquariums with salmon eggs that had hatched, and then they invite the community to help with salmon…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST GETS A NEW TRAIL BRIDGE THANKS TO SOUTH FORK FOREST CAMP WORK CREWS
Tillamook, Ore.— This fall 30 adults in custody (AICs) from South Fork Forest Camp helped build a bridge on the newest section of the Wilson River Trail in the Tillamook State Forest….
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER FINAL PROGRAMS BEFORE WINTER CLOSURE
The Tillamook Forest Center is preparing for its annual winter closure starting on November 27, 2023 through March 6, 2024. After a three year closure, this first year back has been full of lots of adventures and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Busy Weekend on the Water for Marine Deputy, Difficult Search & Rescue
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, and in particular, Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner, had a busy weekend. It all began for Deputy Greiner on Friday, November 10th when he launched a TCSO patrol…
SCIENCE & BEERS – Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Lake Watersheds Council, Pelican Brewing host “Beavers & Salmon – A Tail as Old as Time” Nov. 14th
Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Lake Watersheds Council (NNSLWC) and Pelican Brewing Company are hosting a Science and Beers at the Pub event on Tuesday, November 14th from 6 to 8 pm, titled:…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Hosts Accessibility Training Event
On November 6, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) hosted Ashley Schahfer of Empowering Access for an in-person accessibility education and training event. Held at Tillamook Bay Community College, the event was attended by 32 people,…
Salmon Shark Washes Ashore at Cannon Beach, Recovered by Seaside Aquarium Nov. 10th
Today we recovered a 30-pound salmon shark from Cannon Beach. Though it was not alive, it can still yield valuable information. A necropsy will be performed sometime in the future, hopefully with…
Oregon State Police Respond to Active Burglary in Clatsop County, Find Apple-Eating Elk
(Clatsop, County; November 2, 2023) – OSP troopers were recently alerted to an in-progress burglary. Upon arrival, the troopers located a suspect, a mature bull elk, on an enclosed front porch helping…