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Pacific Seafood Restrained from Purchase, Jan. 30

A federal judge in Oregon has placed a restraining order on Pacific Seafood Group’s attempt to purchase Ocean Gold Seafoods in Westport, WA. Judge Owen Panner’s decision was reached Jan. 23, following a telepho...
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Aggravated Animal Abuse, Jan. 29

News release from the Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office. January 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Lincoln County Sheriff's Animal Services Deputies were dispatched to a report of a 45-50 year old male punching, kicking and drag...
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Quakes at Cape Mendocino, Jan. 29

The point where two fault lines begin in Northern California that run parallel with the Oregon Coast was rocking with seismic activity Wednesday, Jan. 28. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.7-magnitud...
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Criminal Mischief Arrest on Central Coast, Jan. 28

News release from the Newport PD. On January 15, 2015 Newport Police Officers took a report of criminal mischief to the ATM machine located outside the Bank of America at 10 S. Coast Highway. Although the ATM m...
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Proposed South Coast Scenic Bikeway, Jan. 27

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting for a proposed Oregon Scenic Bikeway at 5:30 pm. Jan. 27 at the Port Orford Public Library's Freedom of Speech room, located at 555 20th St....
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Anniversary of Great Cascadia Earthquake, Jan. 27

January 26 marked the anniversary of the last major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake that shook the Pacific Northwest 315 years ago. Scientists predict the next major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake coul...
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Vehicle Crashes into Building, Jan. 26

News release from the Newport PD. On January 23rd, 2015 the Newport Police Department, the Newport Fire Department and PacWest Ambulance were dispatched to the 1010 Building on the report of a vehicle crashing ...
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Expanded Sonar Use off West Coast, Jan. 26

Marine life advocates claim the use of sonar in the world’s oceans harm whales and other species such as seals, sea lions and dolphins. New concerns are being voiced after the U.S. Navy announced it is seeking ...