COOS BAY, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a hiker experiencing symptoms of a possible stroke Saturday August 15th in the Coos Bay area near the Upper Pony Creek Reservoir. Watchstanders at…
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FACEBOOK ABANDONS UNDERSEA “TRASH” AT TIERRA DEL MAR
OIOpublisher Facebook has abandoned undersea industrial “trash” near its drilling site at Tierra Del Mar. Residents have been advised by State authorities when the drilling project failed on April 28, the Facebook…
JULY 4TH REMINDER: NO FIREWORKS IN PARKS, ON BEACHES
In advance of the July 4 holiday weekend, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) reminds visitors that fireworks are prohibited in state parks and on Oregon’s ocean beaches at all times, including…
CAPE KIWANDA BEACH PARKING RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Joint news release // Oregon Parks and Recreation Department + Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Pacific City, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), in cooperation with Tillamook County, will…
Oregon Farmers Markets Offer Local Foods Online
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Tillamook County, Manzanita Farmers Market is operating as a pre-order (by Wednesday/drive through pickup on Friday); Tillamook Farmers Market is open for in-person sales, with space between vendors, physical-distancing…
Coast Guard assists after fishing vessel sinks near Florence, Ore.
ASTORIA, Ore. — Coast Guard crews responded to a fishing vessel crew who abandoned ship in the early morning hours Monday June 29th near Florence. At approximately 1:50 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders…
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 3 on Oregon Coast Saturday
Brookings, Ore. — Crew members from Coast Guard Station Chetco River and good Samaritans rescued three men from a capsized vessel Saturday outside the mouth of the Chetco River. At 10:45 a.m….
OREGON SHORES CONSERVATION COALITION: A Message from the Board and Staff of Oregon Shores About Actions to Address Systemic Racism
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have shared several businesses and organizations statements acknowledging racial inequality and injustices, and actions they are taking to change the system. This one from the Oregon Shore Conservation Coalition…
Beyond the Beach: Trailhead and Beach Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
By Dan Haag for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Launched as a pilot program in late summer of 2019, the Trailhead and Beach Ambassador program was developed to connect with visitors…
ODFW announces updates on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings
NEWPORT, Ore – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fisheries managers announced the following decisions on Pacific halibut sportfishing season openings on Friday April 24th: Columbia River all-depth and nearshore: The opening…