Governor urges Oregonians to take every precaution to stay safe and check on their family and neighbors Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency as the state…
Harvest razors now during five-day low tide series before Clatsop beaches close for conservation July 15
OIOpublisher (July 5, 2024; ASTORIA, Ore) – A low tide series runs through July 10 on the north coast, giving clammers a last chance to harvest razor clams before the annual conservation closure…
I’ve Been Thinking … About Immigration
EDITOR’S NOTE: An appropriate topic as we celebrate our freedoms, and acknowledge that we ALL came here from somewhere else; we are all immigrants, unless your roots connect to the native indigenous…
Independence Day the Rockaway Beach Way 2024 – Congratulations Rockaway Beach Grand Marshal Bill Hassell
By Robin Swain At the June Council Meeting Bill Hassell was chosen as Grand Marshal for the City of Rockaway Beach’s 4th of July parade. Bill is one of those people who…
Independence Day the Rockaway Beach Way Porch Parade Winners
By Robin Swain Rockaway Beach is the place to be for Independence Day with decorated homes and businesses throughout town showing off their best red-white-and-blue. The city of Rockaway Beach sponsors the…
All Oregon Dept. of Forestry Districts now in fire season ahead of coming heat wave
SALEM, Ore. – As of July 3, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in…
Independence Day the Rockaway Beach Way: Volunteer of the Year – Ronnie Duckworth
By Robin Swain An amazing amount of nominations were received by the City for Volunteer of the Year. The majority of them were for Ronnie Duckworth. The reasons people nominated him covered…
142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS
PORTLAND, Oregon – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon. Oregon Air National Guard…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Heat advisories prompt warnings about heat-related illness; Tips for staying cool
Tips for staying cool include limiting sun exposure, wearing light clothing, knowing signs of heat stroke PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority is encouraging people to take steps to avoid heat-related illnesses…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY INCREASES FIRE DANGER TO MODERATE FOR PUBLIC USE RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 4th
With the upcoming heat event forecast through the holiday weekend and into next week, Oregon Deptarmt of Forestry will be changing the public use restrictions to Moderate (blue) starting tomorrow (7/4/24) for zones…