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Weather Will Be a Handful for Northern Oregon, South Washington: Flood Watche... From Portland and Vancouver to eastern Oregon, Cascades and as far south as Madras and Albany. We... A Staple for Oregon Coast Spring Break, Festival of Illusions Hits Lincoln Ci... 2026 Festival of Illusions, March 22-27. Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay eve... Dusting of Snow for Much of NW Oregon Tonight a March Curiosity Snow levels down to 500 ft tonight, with the Coast Range and Cascades seeing heavier impacts. Wea... Controversial Lodging Tax Passed by Oregon Lawmakers While the measure helps wildlife and ranchers, it will increase hotel rates statewide. Hotel news... Velella Velella Hit the Oregon Coast and Washington - But Something is Different Many of the creatures are smaller than usual, indicating unusual conditions offshore. Marine scie... Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Seek Help Finding Bull Elk Poachers Cash awards are offered for information leading to arrests in this Prineville-area case. Sciences... Portland Event a Fundraiser to Bring Sea Otter Back to Oregon Coast The Oregon Otter Beer Festival at OMSI takes place April 11 to support restoration efforts. Portl... More Changes Coming to Oregon State Parks Rates, Rules, Special Access Passes Updates include camping reservation policies and special access passes; drone rule changes postpo... March 30 is 132nd-Year Celebration at Oregon Coast's Beloved Heceta Head Ligh... Food, live music and history, but no trip to the top. Florence events, Yachats events Florence Creates Giveaway of Two Nights at Central Oregon Coast, Gourmet Food... Lakeside getaway, free food and more through Florence's contest. Florence events 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Hits Skies of Oregon, Washington, Coast on March 3 March 3 just after midnight with totality at 3 a.m. Astronomy, weather Oregon Coast Authorities Monitor Sea Lion with Rubber Band Around Its Neck Newport: Considered a chronic but not immediately life-threatening injury. Marine sciences Port Orford's Winter Waters Fest Returns Feb 27 - 28 with Oregon Coast Seafoo... Second annual celebration of seaweed, sustainable seafood, and yummy stuff. Port Orford events, s... 22 State Parks Soon Charging Fees, Many on Oregon Coast These had not charged parking fees before. Weather Oregon Coast Crabbing Petition Denied, Rulemaking Process Remains on Course A petition on procedural matters denied; no major changes yet. Whale S. Oregon Coast Wind Warnings, Waves Up To 23 Feet Gusts up to 65 and high waves for the weekend from Reedsport to Brookings. Weather Hazardous Seas Watch on N. Oregon Coast, S. Washington Coast, Waves Up To 15 Ft Beaches will require caution but some good wave shows possible Animal Cruelty Petition Could End Up Banning Most Hunting and Fishing in Oregon PEACE Act / IP28 could affect the meat industry, farms; but group says need to strengthen laws. ... Ice and Snow Travel Alerts Throughout SW Washington, Oregon, Coast Range Winter storm warnings some areas, winter advisories Coast Range / Washington, mostly high elevati... Elusive, Ethereal Zodiacal Light a Possibility Above Oregon, Washington, Coas... Weird cone of light in the west just after dark. Astronomy, weather Snow Levels Drop This Week Close to Washington / Oregon Valleys: Definitely C... Snow levels drop to 1000 ft many places. Weather, McMinville, Portland, Vacouver, Gorge, Salem, E... Ghost-Like Trees on Central Oregon Coast Somehow Upright in Sand - and Geolog... It's a bit mysterious how they're still there in sand. Sciences |