Health officials say at least 20 people sickened by naturally occurring biotoxin after gathering mussels from Short Beach near Oceanside, Hug Point, and near Seaside PORTLAND, Ore.—An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning…
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MYSTERIES FROM THE SEA: Tar Balls, Oiled Birds and Beached Whale – Report from Oregon DEQ Incident Response Team 5/27/24
Responders continue surveying and cleanup efforts for a tar-like oil washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since Sunday, May 19 from Long Beach, WA to south of Waldport, OR. To date, no source has been identified. However, analysis…
Where’s the Whale? North Oregon Coast Watch Whale Float by Rockaway Beach; Whale Beached North of Nehalem Jetty May 26th
The whale drama began on Saturday May 25th on local social media community pages as local Rockaway Beach residents noticed a large object offshore beyond the surf line. Several queries and guesses,…
CRAB DERBY NEXT SATURDAY- June 1st at KELLY’S BRIGHTON MARINA – Crabbing Fun, Prizes & $1,000 Prize Money
It’s that time of year again – let’s get our crab derby gear on, and plan to join in the fun (and the winning!) On Saturday, June 1st, 26 tagged crabs will…
Coast Guard’s 56th Fast Response Cutter Arrives at Home Port in Astoria, Oregon on Saturday May 25th
Let’s welcome the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren – the first Fast Response Cutter to be homeported in the Pacific Northwest! The cutter is named after Master Chief Petty…
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES – Nehalem, Rockaway Beach Monday May 27th
Memorial Day Services will be held at the Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, hosted by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society, starting at 11 am; Rockaway Beach’s Memorial Day Services will feature the Coast…
Tar Balls Continue to Wash Up Along Oregon, Washington Coasts; Unified Command Urges Coastal Visitors to Avoid Contact
(ASTORIA, Ore. –May 25, 2024) — Responders continue surveying and cleanup efforts for a tar-like substance washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since Sunday, May 19 from Long Beach, WA to south…
Birds, Bugs, and Blooms at the Lower Nehalem Migratory Bird Day Celebration Sun. May 26th
Get outside and get birdy over Memorial Day Weekend! The Lower Nehalem Community Trust invites you to Alder Creek Farm from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, May 26th for a Migratory Bird…
CALL TO ACTION: Preserve the Doris Davis Trail in Manzanita – Community Action Needed Amid Ongoing Construction
Attention all trail enthusiasts and nature lovers! We have an important announcement regarding the ongoing development adjacent to the beloved Doris Davis Trail in Manzanita. As many of you may have noticed,…
Bid Process Underway for New Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy; Local North Coast Subcontractors Encouraged to Participate
(Wheeler) – Bremik Construction, the construction manager and general contractor for the new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy, is formally requested sub-bids for a range of work needed when construction begins…
