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Quake, Jan. 22

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake shook the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Pacific Ocean Friday, Jan. 19.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Petroli...
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USCG Responds to Oil Sheen in Astoria, Jan. 22

Coast Guard personnel are responding to an oil sheen caused by an unknown source near the Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria, Friday, Jan. 20. Sector Columbia River dispatched personnel from the Incident Management ...
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ODCC Conference Call, Jan. 19

The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission has scheduled a ‘special meeting’ for Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:00 am to be held by conference call. Those interested in participating can do so from the listening post...
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Three Rescued on North Coast, Jan. 19

A Coast Guard aircrew rescued three men after they became stranded by the rising tide at Indian Beach, Wednesday, Jan. 17. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Sector Columbia River safely hoisted the men and...
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High Surf Advisory, Jan. 19

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a High Surf Advisory...which is in effect from 11 PM Thursday, Jan. 18, evening to 4 AM PST Saturday. * Waves and Surf...Breaker heights 30 to 35 ft will dimin...
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Man Swept out to Sea, Jan. 19

On January 18, 2018 at approximately 11:20am the Oregon State Police responded to Depoe Bay for a report of a male that had been swept off the rocks near the sea wall in Depoe Bay. Witnesses reported the male w...
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Small Arts Grant Awarded in Bandon, Jan. 18

Small grants that can make a large difference in ensuring arts access for rural Oregonians were awarded to 79 statewide arts organizations by the Oregon Arts Commission for FY2018. Awarded to arts organizations...
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High Surf Warning, Jan. 18

National Weather Service Alert:  Strong frontal system Thursday, followed by lowering snow levels and more active weather. Marine Impacts - Huge 30-foot swell (one of highest swells in recent history) to bring ...
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Quake, Jan. 17

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Bandon Tuesday, Jan. 16.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located on the outer fault line that runs parallel with the Oregon Coast within t...
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Quake, Jan. 16

A magnitude 2.5-magnitude earthquake shook the southern junction of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast Tuesday morning, Jan. 16.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was ...