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The netting on the outfield fence that protects adjacent fields from errant fly balls was cut into pieces this week. According to Lincoln City Park...

Saturday, March 30th, was a busy day for young Easter basket fillers.  Throughout the city several groups sponsored Easter egg hunts for our kids. One...

Press release 4/1/24: "Today, the Governor signed into law HB 4002 A, a bill reversing much of Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment in response to...

Hidden along the 7 miles of glorious beaches are driftwood logs, branches and sticks. All driftwood is hidden somewhere in plain sight between the ocean and the cliffs.

Senate bill 1596 signed into law by Governor Kotek requires someone "that makes electronic items for consumers to give to those who look at, maintain or fix the items what they need to maintain or fix the items." 

Marine Science Day is a free, family-friendly event showcasing marine research on the Hatfield campus. This year's theme is "Our Ocean, Our Future," and the activities and exhibits will highlight the technology researchers use to better understand and monitor the ocean. More than three dozen hands-on exhibits will showcase research on marine birds and mammals, aquaculture, ocean noise and fisheries.

Two events being held at the Samaritan Center for Health Education in Newport will touch on different aspects of aging.

According to a press release form the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31. No extension of the studded tire season is expected.  "We encourage everyone to take off their studded tires before March 31, especially if you won't be driving in the mountains," advised Galen McGill, State Maintenance and Operations Engineer.

U.S. Marine  veteran Jon Barnard loves fresh seafood.  In fact, he loves it so much that he moved to the Oregon coast,  bought a boat and started a commercial fishing business so he could share his passion with everyone. "There's nothing better than coming off of the ocean to a meal of fresh seafood." says Barnard. From his boat 'El Desarae' Jon fishes to order for restaurants and individual customers.   "We are a custom order fish seller direct to end user. We sell today what we catch today. Our fish are individually caught, bled and iced to provide the freshest, high quality fish available. We fish seasonal catch including ling cod, nearshore ground fish species and albacore tuna."

According to earthsky.org A penumbral lunar eclipse – lasting over four hours – will occur overnight on March 24-25, 2024. It will be visible from Japan, the eastern half of Australia, the Americas, the western half of Africa, western Europe – and several oceans and parts of Antarctica. Timeanddate.com call for a total solar eclipse over the United States April 8, 2024. Visit timeanddate.com to get an exact timing of the eclipse from your location.