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NWS: ‘High wind watch’ issued for Oregon Coast

National Weather Service Portland issued a "high wind watch" Tuesday, calling for southeast winds 30-35 mph for the central and northern Oregon coast with gusts up to 60 mph starting noon Wednesday until 6 p.m.

Canadian Sailor Stirling pleads guilty to possessing 196 gallons of liquid meth

Canadian national John Philip Sterling, 65, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after Coast Guard personnel found 196 gallons of liquid meth aboard his vessel off the coast of Newport.

NWS: Sneaker waves possible Sunday

National Weather Service issued a "beach hazards statement" Sunday for the north and central Oregon coast calling for sneaker waves lasting until 4 p.m.

VIDEO: Pacific Ocean shows why it’s ‘King’

The Pacific Ocean snuck its way from Nelscott Beach onto SW 35th Street Saturday, as a crowd of storm watchers witnessed concrete benches and logs displaced by the raw fury of the sea during King Tide.

Surf’s up: NWS issues high surf warning, 40 foot breakers

National Weather Service Portland (NWS) issued a "high surf warning" Friday for central and north Oregon coasts, predicting waves up to 35 feet, from 1 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday.

County grant will support locals seeking contractor licenses

Thanks to a grant from the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, the Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center will soon be improving its services to Lincoln County residents seeking their CCB licenses.

Tiger colored water at Taft High 7-12

Reports on Facebook and tips sent to Homepage Friday concern orange colored water coming out of school faucets at Taft High 7-12 with students being warned not to drink or wash their hands with the water.

NWS issues flood advisory; Sheriff issues tips for storm damage

National Weather Service Portland issued a "coastal flood advisory" Thursday for the northern and central Oregon coast calling for minor tidal overflow 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday.

It’s a group effort: The fight against Human Trafficking

Human trafficking occurs in Lincoln County and it's not like the movie Taken, where actor Liam Neeson goes on a mission to rescue his daughter from the clutches of Albanian sex-traffickers in France.

Snow possible for coast next week, high surf for weekend

National Weather Service Portland (NWS) issued a "special weather statement" Wednesday concerning a pair of cold fronts bringing frigid temperatures this weekend through early next week, but confidence is low for snow on the coast.

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