Hwy. 101 Fatality, June 13
On June 10, 2017 at 2:29 a.m., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle head-on crash, on highway 101 near milepost 14 (Clatsop County). Preliminary investigation revealed a...
Youth Surfing at Otter Rock & Roll, June 12
The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport, Siuslaw and Portland Chapters have announced they will be hosting the 9th annual Otter Rock n Roll Youth Surf Competition and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of Intern...
Marine Officer Training on the Rogue, June 12
During the week of June 12-16, Marine Law Enforcement personnel from around the state will be learning and perfecting their navigation skills on the Rogue River. Students will learn to swim in whitewater, pract...
Quakes, June 12
Both ends of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast were rocked by earthquakes over the weekend. . According to the U.S. Geological Survey, on Saturday, June 10, a 4.8-magnitude quake occ...
Acidified ocean water widespread along North American West Coast, June 12
A three-year survey of the California Current System along the West Coast of the United States found persistent, highly acidified water throughout this ecologically critical nearshore habitat, with “hotspots” o...
Vessel sinks, Coast Guard rescues 2 men off Oregon Coast, June 9
Coast Guard personnel rescued two men aboard a 40-foot sailing vessel before it took on water off the Oregon coast near Tillamook Head, Thursday, June 8. A 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew, from Coast Guard Station...
Quake, June 9
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded at Cape Mendocino in Northern California Thursday, June 8, where two fault lines begin that run parallel with the Oregon Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, ...
Columbia River nearshore halibut fishery opens seven days a week, June 8
The Pacific halibut nearshore sport fishery in the Columbia River Subarea will open to seven days per week, starting this week. The all-depth fishery closed, with approximately 1,000 pounds remaining on the quo...
Prison for Florence Couple, June 7
A Florence couple who pled guilty to dozens of child rape and sexual abuse allegations were sentenced Tuesday, June 6, to more than 40 years in prison each by a Lane Co. judge. Forty-five year old Doreen Cater...
Hwy. 101 Work South of Newport, June 7
U.S. 101 improvements to be discussed at Newport Open House - Newport and South Beach area residents are invited to discuss plans to improve the U.S. 101 traveling experience south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. An...