Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman With a cry from the crowd, the ball went into play and the mighty Coast Guard charge wallowed into the fire department’s line of defenders….
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UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner organizations conclude removal of pollution threats from sunken ferry in Astoria, OR
ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard concluded operations to remove pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2 in Astoria Friday. Global Diving and Salvage recovered approximately 525 gallons of diesel…
Coast Guard, partner organizations to remove pollution threat from sinking ferry Astoria, OR; More about the sinking fromThe Ship Report
ASTORIA, Ore. – The U.S. Coast Guard and partner organizations are scheduled to remove fuel and other pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2, Thursday. The Coast Guard initially responded Thursday, July…
Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast returns to Astoria after 55-day counter narcotics patrol; Rescues two men adrift at sea for 23 days
ASTORIA, Ore. — United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC-623) returned to homeport in Astoria on Saturday, June 18, following a 55-day counter narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The 210-foot…
42-foot Fishing Vessel Fire Off Manzanita Beach June 18th
This morning, June 18, 2022 US Coast Guard crews responded to a 42-foot commercial fishing vessel on fire off the coast of Manzanita Beach, Oregon. The one person on board was rescued…
Coast Guard to hold Town Hall June 1st in Garibaldi to Report on Coastal Reign Tragedy Investigation
Thirteenth Coast Guard District staff members from Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay are scheduled to host a Town Hall at Garibaldi City Hall Wednesday, June 1 at 6 pm to discuss the…
Coast Guard urges boating safety this summer across Pacific Northwest
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 27. National Safe Boating Week promotes safe boating practices…
Coast Guard sets safety zone on Columbia River, east of I-5, for boat exhibition Friday, May 20th
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Columbia River will establish a temporary safety zone east of the Interstate 5 bridge, to ensure safety of life and property during…
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 63 – Tillamook Bay Conducting Courtesy Vessel Safety Checks During National Safe Boating Week, Sat. & Sun. May 21-22
Garibaldi, Oregon (May 2022) – USCG Auxiliary, FL 63 is proud to sponsor Courtesy Vessel Safety Checks to help promote National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, the official launch of the 2022…
Coast Guard rescues 7 aboard yacht 25-miles off Washington Coast over weekend
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued seven people over the weekend after the 143-foot yacht they were aboard took on water and became disabled 25-miles off the Washington coast. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…
