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A small landscape of curious shapes and strange basalts sits on the central Oregon coast.

When grave sites aren't maintained, the knowledge of is resting under a marker can be lost, along with the memories of that person.

And you thought Memorial Day traffic was murder. A century ago, four adventurers known as the Pathfinders set off by car from Newport's Bayfront to Siletz Bay - before there were roads.

Development, population growth and tourists put pressure on Highway 101 and surrounding roads in Newport's South Beach area.

Two people suffered minor injuries when the driver of a pickup made a lefthand turn onto Highway 101 northbound and was hit by a southbound sedan.

Two people suffered minor injuries when the driver of a pickup made a lefthand turn onto Highway 101 northbound and was hit by a southbound sedan.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium attracts more than 450,000 visitors a year, but it's most important work is helping educate children.

For those looking for whales, birds, tide pool creatures at low tides and even funky amphibians, the Oregon coast has got some prime viewing possibilities.

Police called a fire in a portable toilet at an elementary school suspicious and asked anyone with information about the blaze to contact authorities.

At around 18 million years old or so, the iconic north Oregon coast formation known as Cape Kiwanda is definitely showing its age.

The premium for the Willamette Agility Group's NADAC trial in Newport, OR is now available at http://www.wagagility.org/premiums/WAGNADACJul12.pdf . Friday evening: 1 run each Touch-N-Go, Weavers Saturday: 2 runs Regular, 1 run each Jumpers, Chances, Touch-N-Go, Numbered Hoopers Sunday: 2 runs Regular, 1 run each Jumpers, Chances, Tunnelers, ... (more)

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As if the economy, gas prices and some being spooked by a tsunami scare aren't enough, those in the tourism industry on the Oregon coast are having to worry about reactions to the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan.

It can be challenging to get a feel for Lincoln City, which stretches seven miles along the Oregon Coast Highway, 88 miles southwest of Portland.

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As if the economy, gas prices and some being spooked by a tsunami scare aren't enough, those in the tourism industry on the Oregon coast are having to worry about reactions to the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan.

NEWPORT, Ore. A sea otter pup rescued in Monterey Bay after a shark ate its mother has a new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The waves are pulling back right now to reveal some dramatic wonders along the beaches.

Oregon State Police said a portion of Highway 20 east of Newport was blocked off Saturday morning after a head-on crash.

Highway 20 isA closed about 2 miles east of Newport following a two vehicle head on crash that resulted in serious injuries.