There are approximatelyΒ 8,439Β personnel assigned to theΒ 22Β large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Reimagining Our Roads
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 8/17/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Let’s begin today with some good news. Following the devastating wildfires of 2020, Oregon and theΒ Federal government passed legislationΒ that…
MORE ABOUT AI – Surveillance Pricing: Whatβs Looking Over My Shoulder
By Neal Lemery Have you wondered how artificial intelligence has moved into your life, and subtly affected your decision-making? A very real commercial practice now seems to be thriving in our lives…
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week
Ready for a new friend? Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. This beautiful orange & dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes might be just the companion you…
Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually Aug. 21
The Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21. The agenda includes an update on performance measures for the Western Oregon State Forests Management…
NCCWP Calls for Public Opposition to Pesticide Spraying Near Rockaway Beach Water Source
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection is urging residents to speak out against two planned pesticide spraying operations covering 99.8 acres of timberland east of Rockaway Beach and Nedonna Beach. One of…
Tide to Tank Summit Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Oregonβs Live Seafood Systems
Coastal residents and seafood lovers curious about how Oregon-caught fish and shellfish make it to local plates will get a closer look next month at the Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems…
Friday, August 14, 2026 Weather
Friday, August 14, 2026 El Nino and Weekend Weather Briefing First, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued an updated El Nino Advisory yesterday (August 13th, 2026) so I thought I would share…
Coast Guard Rescues Two Kiteboarders Swept Out Near Damon Point
Two kiteboarders were rescued Tuesday evening after being swept out to sea near Damon Point in Grays Harbor County, Washington, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River…
Rockaway Beach Moves to Secure Its Drinking Water Source with Jetty Creek Watershed Purchase
After more than a decade of community advocacy, planning, and partnership-building, the City of Rockaway Beach is on track to own the lower half of the watershed that supplies its drinking water….
