Photos by Carol Keljo and Jay Pittman On Saturday April 25, 2026, Cannon Beach Fire District personnel were conducting a beach patrol near Chapman Point when they observed a surfer in distress…
Category: U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon Saturday March 14 (VIDEO)
ASTORIA, Ore. — A Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport rescued a hiker who was trapped on a cliff side at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, Saturday, March…
LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Multi-Agency Response Rescues Wayward Teen from “God’s Thumb”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lessons for everyone, and always a reminder that the signs, fences and restricted areas are there for a reason. Please obey all signage and don’t go into out-of-bound areas for…
U.S. Coast Guard announces passing of Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, stationed in Astoria, following rescue operation injury
(SEATTLE, WA) – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of…
U.S. COAST GUARD: Coast Guard rescues 2 hikers from avalanche chute in Olympic National Forest Feb. 15
A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Oregon, worked alongside the Mason County Special Operations Team to rescue a 51-year-old and 16-year-old in Olympic National Forest on Sunday evening,…
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH ANNUAL “SHOP WITH A COP” EVENT DEC. 20th
Holiday excitement filled the aisles of the local Fred Meyer as the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office proudly participated in this year’s Shop With a Cop event, bringing law enforcement officers and children…
CANNON BEACH RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Saddle Mountain High-Angle Rescue Nov. 29th
Yesterday, Saturday November 29, 2025, at roughly 2:00pm, Cannon Beach Fire personnel were dispatched along with Gearhart Volunteer Fire Department, Hamlet Volunteer Fire Department, and Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue…
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Good News! The Helicopter Stays. For Now.
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 11/25/25 Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we prepare for the Thanksgiving I wanted to share some news most of you will be grateful to hear. Lincoln County,…
Senator Wyden Asks Coast Guard to Meet This Sunday in Newport About Its Unexplained Relocation of Search-and-Rescue Helicopter before Wyden’s Town Hall
“That ongoing silence about a decision that carries life-and-death consequences for Oregonians and visitors to this community is unacceptable to the people I’m proud to represent.” (Washington, D.C. – 11/19/25) – U.S. Senator…
Oregon Congressional Delegation Demands Trump Administration Explain Big Coast Guard Changes in Newport & Reports of New ICE Facility
Oregon lawmakers urge DHS Secretary Noem to immediately provide the Oregon congressional delegation and state and local officials with a clear explanation of DHS’s actions and intentions in Newport Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators…