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Officials Say No Risk to Oregon Coast from Japanese Radiation
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.
U.S. judge dismisses PETA claim that SeaWorld's killer whales are 'slaves'
In this 1998 photo shows famed killer whale Keiko, at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, in Newport, Ore.
Aliens or Military: UFO boxes along U.S. West Coast - Can't be Moved
BRAY'S POINT, Oregon. - They can't be moved; even when yanked by a four-wheel drive truck pulling on heavy chains tied around these humming metallic-like boxes that are still appearing as of February 8, 2012 up and down West Coast beaches.
In this June 9, 1998, file photo, Keiko, who starred in the Free Willy films, carries a live crab in his mouth while cavorting in his pool at Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Ore.
Officials Say No Risk to Oregon Coast from Japanese Radiation
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.
A'EnslavedA' killer whales case may mark new frontier in animal rights
In this 1998 photo shows famed killer whale Keiko, at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, in Newport, Ore.
2012 priorities: Oregon Conservation Network
In advance of the 2012 session of the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Conservation Network - a coalition of more than 50 environmental groups - outlined three top priorities.
Body found in American River is Oregon man
The Placer County coroner's office identified the man today as Peter Matthew Wynters, 30, of Newport, Ore.
Officials Say No Risk to Oregon Coast from Japanese Radiation
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 Police searching for two children, 12 and 13, believed to have run away from home
Newport Police is asking the public to be on the lookout for a 12-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl who are believed to have run away from their homes early Sunday morning.
Severe weather caused nearly $6 million damages across Lincoln County
A sign at Agate Beach on Jan. 19 warns visitors that the beach may be contaminated by sewage.
Rare whale swims past Oregon en route to Mexico
NEWPORT, Ore. For the second consecutive year, an international team of scientists has tracked a whale via satellite from one of the world's most endangered populations to the West Coast of the United States from the waters off Russia's Sakhalin Island .
Officials Say No Risk to Oregon Coast from Japanese Radiation
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.
Yahara Bay Distillers Wins 2 Gold Medals At International Competition
As a first time participant at the World Spirits Competition, Madison-based Yahara Bay Distillers emerged as the gold medal winner in two of the 12 spirit categories.
UFO sightings off the charts worldwide in wake of massive solar storm
BRAY'S POINT, Ore.-The solar storm that hit the Earth with "fireworks" Tuesday, also spawned thousands of UFO sightings worldwide, state ufologists who monitor daily online UFO sighting reports.
One Central Oregon Coast Road Opens, Another Closes
Some locals will be inconvenienced by a road closure on the backside of Yaquina Bay, while two-lane traffic will be returning to a spot just of the central Oregon coast town.
Officer Dodds is back on the job one year after Ore. coast shooting
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. It was a year ago Monday that law enforcement officers from all over Oregon descended on Waldport and Lincoln City to search for the person who shot a local police officer at close range during a traffic stop.
A year after Officer Steven Dodds was shot in Lincoln City, a mystery still lingers
Officer Steven Dodds of Lincoln City is back on patrol, a year after he was shot while making a late-night traffic stop.
Crews will race to fix eroded patch of U.S. 101 in Newport between rain storms
Oregon Department of Transportation officials are monitoring erosion under U.S. 101 near milepost 144 close to the Newport Municipal Airport.
ODOT updates the status of Oregon highways
Transportation: ODOT: Oregon Highway Status Report: 11:30a 1/20/2012 You must carry chains with you in ALL mountain passes; please be prepared to use them.