Coastal News

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...

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...

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...

The Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board will meet on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center, 2418 East Fall Creek Road, Alsea OR 97324. The agenda includes the OHRC...

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at the southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast Monday, June 5.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located southwe...

An international team of scientists has concluded that “highly protected” marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout ...

Search and Rescue personnel on the North Oregon Coast have been searching for a missing New Mexico man near Cape Kiwanda in Tillamook  County.  Sixty-year old Timothy Van Valen was visiting the area with friend...

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake shook the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Cost Sunday morning, June 4.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of Bandon....

The 19th Annual Newport Marathon will be held Saturday on the Central Oregon Coast.  The 26.2 mile certified course along Yaquina Bay is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon as well as the U.S. Olympic Trials.  ...

Oregonian’s can fish, crab and clam for free during Free Fishing Weekend, June 3-4. Events held around Southern Oregon give families an opportunity to try their hand at landing a trout. The following events hel...