The nearshore coastal waters, beaches, and bays surrounding Netarts are home to or visited by many different types of marine mammals. Read more
A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California found that removal of invasive barred owls arrested the population decline of the northern spotted owl, a native species threatened by invading barred owls and the loss of old-forest habitats. Read more
Tillamook County started a burn ban for debris piles and barrels July 15. To assist citizens with disposal of yard debris during this ban, Oregon Department of Forestry is continuing the yard debris voucher program funded by a Title III grant and awarded through Tillamook County. Read more
The short version, more of the same, high pressure remains off to the east while a trough of low pressure hangs off to the west. We started off the morning with some patchy fog in a couple of areas, otherwise, sunny skies already. We will again see the breezy afternoon westerly winds kicking… Read more
Temperatures have moderated in many areas of the state. However, drought and low water levels persist and we can expect water temperatures to spike again later in the summer. Here’s what you should know about fishing in these conditions. Read more
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,833 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
Effective at noon, Wednesday July, 21, Jordan Creek Road and OHV Campground have reopened. Read more
With wildfires already burning in Oregon and above-normal fire activity predicted for the western U.S., communities across Oregon and Washington are facing the threat of another smoke-filled summer. Read more
ODFW is changing the Central Oregon Coast Subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain) summer all-depth Pacific halibut season open dates to increase angling opportunities. Read more
The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday, July 14, the approval of Oregon’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Oregon’s plan details how the state is using and plans to use ARP … Read more
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Nearly 450,000 acres of land have already burned across the state during this year’s wildfire season, Gov. Kate Brown announced during a wildfire briefing Tuesday, July 20. Nine large fires are currently burning. Read more
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against technology fails while traveling. Read more
Effective Tuesday, July 20, Siuslaw National Forest officials have enacted temporary restrictions, including limiting campfires, to reduce risk of human-caused wildfires as dry conditions persist. The restrictions prohibit campfires outside of campfire rings in most developed campgrounds and… Read more
A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man Monday afternoon, July 19, from a 40-foot commercial fishing vessel after suffering a medical emergency 5 miles west of Newport. Read more
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There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,826, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
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Just before 10 p.m. Friday, July 16, Oregon State Police officers got involved in a chase. Officers were in pursuit of a silver BMW with a female driver on Hwy 26 with speeds at 90 plus. Read more
Oregonians will soon have a choice about how they display their support for salmon habitat. A new salmon license plate design will be available Sept. 1, or Oregonians can opt for the classic salmon license plate until August. Lowest-numbered new plates will be available through a special auc… Read more
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) will begin issuing Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits on July 22. Read more
Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) has stepped up its leadership efforts on behalf of emergency preparedness in the Nehalem Bay communities. Read more
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission approved Friday, July 10, a petition filed by five conservation groups to give marbled murrelets more protection by reclassifying them from threatened to endangered under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The 4-3 decision comes two years after an Ore… Read more
The Medication Education & Disposal Project announced Thursday a free, statewide program and public education campaign to help Oregon residents dispose of medicine safely and conveniently. The organization operates over 200 locations across Oregon where residents can drop off expired or … Read more
According to a newly published monitoring report, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Federal Forest Restoration Program is reducing fire risk and providing jobs in the woods for local communities. The innovative program, which uses a collaborative approach with federal and local partners, i… Read more
Research by a graduate student in Oregon State University’s College of Science has upended the conventional wisdom that for a century has incorrectly guided the study of a toad listed as endangered in part of its range. Read more
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Steep terrain where the Game Hog Creek Fire is burning in the Tillamook State Forest has made it difficult for firefighters to deepen their control lines encircling the fire. Thursday, July 15, the fire pushed through those lines to burn three more acres. Read more
Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a crash at 2:52 p.m. Thursday, July 15, on Hwy 6, near milepost 17. A white Tacoma Pickup was run into while turning left on to Cedar Butte Road. Read more
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.8% in May, as revised, to 5.6% in June. Read more
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A federal agency is planning some big things for offshore wind energy on the Oregon Coast. Read more
Tillamook County Health Department reported during a Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, July 14, 11 COVID-19 cases from July 9 through July 11 and 22 cases from July 6 through July 12. Read more
The firelines firefighters dug to control the Game Hog Creek Fire burning in the Tillamook State Forest have held. About 80 ground crew are engaged on the wildfire. Helicopters assisting with airdrops onto the fire, which is in a steep, inaccessible area of the forest, have aided them. Read more
In March, SAIF announced a $210 million dividend for more than 50,000 employers statewide. The checks are going out the week of July 15. Read more
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