Quake, Nov. 27
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook the southern end of two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast Friday, Nov. 27. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was recorded at 3:06 a.m., and wa...
Delay in the commercial Dungeness crab season? It’s normal. Really, Nov. 25
News release Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission and West Coast Seafood Processors Assoriciation. COOS BAY, Ore., Nov. 23, 2015 – A naturally occurring toxin has resulted in commercial crab season delays in Califo...
Whale Watch Training, Nov. 24
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will hold the first of three Whale Watching Spoken Here volunteer trainings Dec. 5 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. An additional session is se...
Unlicensed Oregon Coast Contractor admits Contempt, Nov. 24
An unlicensed construction contractor doing business as Florence Hearth and Patio must make nearly $18,000 in restitution to four clients and shut down his business for repeated violations of construction contr...
Quakes, Nov. 23
Two earthquakes, 4.0 & 4.1 magnitudes struck the northern end of two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast this past weekend. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first quake occurred ...
Commercial Crab Season delayed, Nov. 23
The commercial Dungeness crab season along the Oregon coast normally opens Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure a safe and high-quality product to consumers. Testing of crab in recent weeks showed elevated leve...
Quakes, Nov. 13
Several isolated earthquakes were recorded in the Western United States Thursday, Nov. 12. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, one of the quakes occurred where two fault lines begin in Northern California ...
Syphilis on Increase on Central Coast, Nov. 13
Public Health Officials Note An Unprecedented Increase In Lincoln County Syphilis Cases. Lincoln County Public Health has received reports of 12 new syphilis cases in the last 12 months here in Lincoln County. ...
Getting Ready for the Commercial Crab Season, Nov. 13
It’s that time of year: Oregon Dungeness crab fishermen are stacking their pots near harbors and fixing their boats, preparing for a season that usually starts in December. But this year, the catch phrase is “d...
Crab looking good, Nov. 12
The Oregon Commercial Dungeness Crab Season is set to begin December 1st and officials are saying the meat quality is looking good. The Oregon Agriculture Dept. recently sent out a coastwide alert about a deadl...