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Oregon Air Quality - Current Air Quality, Forecast
26 Jul 2026 at 8:25am
See air quality issues throughout Oregon: forecasts, particle pollution issues, ozone measurements, smoke and haze. Weather

Two Meteor Showers Now, Lunar Eclipse Coming: U.S., West Coast, Oregon / Wash...
26 Jul 2026 at 8:26am
Delta Aquariids and Perseids now; eclipse later in August. Weather, astronomy, events

14 More Central Oregon Coast Firefighters Head East to Battle Blazes
26 Jul 2026 at 8:27am
Equipment and personnel from Lincoln City, Newport, Oceanside fighting the Akawa Butte. Rescue. weather

Today a Landmark Day for Oregon Coast's Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport His...
26 Jul 2026 at 8:28am
On this day in 1873 a telegram changed history

Sizzle on Central Oregon Coast with Grammy-nominated Guitarist Diego Figueiredo
26 Jul 2026 at 8:29am
Aug 1 and 2 in Newport at the NPAC. Newport events

Oregon Coast Icon is Back: Heceta Head Lighthouse Lit Once Again
26 Jul 2026 at 8:30am
Light was out since March and just turned back on Thursday. Florence, Yachats, history

Two Fishing Vessels Collide Off Oregon / Washington Coast, One Sinks
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Despite dewatering efforts the F/V Nora J sank. Rescue, Coast Guard, Long Beach, Astoria

Oregon Coast Closures, Returns: Whale Center, Sutton Lake, Trolley, Outdoor M...
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Whale Watching Center closing for repairs, movies in Astoria park return, Pacific City trolley, Florence lake ramp closure. Astoria events, Depoe Bay events, Florence events, Pacific City events, traffic

Missing Hiker and Second Missing Person Found in Two North Oregon Coast Rescues
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
On Tillamook Head and Gnat Creek area. Seaside, Cannon Beach, Astoria

More Oregon Coast Firefighters Join the Fray, This Time Near Madras
23 Jul 2026 at 7:48pm
Personnel and equipment from Yachats, Lincoln City, Nestucca, Albany

Orange Skies and Heat Advisories for Oregon, Washington, Portland - Air Alert...
21 Jul 2026 at 10:03pm
Heat advisories in the north, air quality alerts central Oregon. Thunderstorms possible. Weather, Astoria, Brookings, Eugene, Bend, Deschutes County

Astoria Accidental: Randomized Photo Tour of the Oregon Coast Town You (Almos...
20 Jul 2026 at 10:03pm
Explore Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Hammond in randomized photos. Weather, histor

Garibaldi Days 2026: Where Small Town Oregon Coast Gets Gargantuan on Good Times
20 Jul 2026 at 10:03pm
Friday through Sunday, July 24 - 26, Garibaldi events, Tillamook events, Rockaway Beach events, Bay City, Barview

 

 

 


 
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Watching Storms Safely on the Oregon Coast Officials get fairly worried when this part of the year comes along, as beach safety is a concern year-round. but even more so when those attractive, monster waves start rolling in and crowds start arriving to watch

Tips for Spotting A Sneaker Wave - in Oregon or Any Other Beach It doesn't take big storms to create wonton ocean surges. Sneaker waves can happen even in somewhat calm conditions

Can You Swim in the Pacific Ocean on the Oregon Coast? While there is no real official stand on this by Oregon tourism or state authorities, the general answer is: yes, sort of - but that doesn't mean you should.

Can I Drive on Oregon Coast Beaches? Rules, Regulations for Cars, Vehicles

Pet Safety Tips for Your Dog on the Oregon Coast
Beach safety is something you have to keep in mind not only for yourself but for your pet as well Places not to go with your dog on the coast, and beaches where they will have fun plenty of fun

Surprising Unknown Rules of the Oregon Coast There's a lot coastal tourism entities haven't told you: beach fires, camping, dogs, running out of gas

Oregon Coast Safety Reminders for Holiday: No Fireworks, Camping on Beaches It turns shooting off fireworks on all Oregon beaches is against the law, and camping on the beaches is prohibited on most of the coast

Oregon Coast Beach Safety from Oregon State Parks and Recreation

Live Earthquake, Tsunami Updates from Oregon Coast, Washington. B.C., California, Alaska

Oregon Coast Weather - latest warnings, advisories

Latest in Oregon Coast Tsunami Debris News - How to Report Tsunami Debris

 

4.2-magnitude earthquake recorded off Oregon coast
23 Jul 2026 at 7:20am
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon coast just after 12:15 p.m. Thursday, about 94 miles WNW of Port Orford at 6.5 miles deep, USGS says. No tsunami threat, damage, or injuries reported.

These guidelines help visitors stay safe on Oregon's wild coast
22 Jul 2026 at 11:05pm
Planning an Oregon coast trip? Learn the rules for collecting shells, pets, and staying safe in the wild.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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