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Retro / Vintage Trailer Fest Again Hits Oregon Coast, Bringing Kitsch to FlorenceTop StoryBeachConnection.net · Yachats
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Retro / Vintage Trailer Fest Again Hits Oregon Coast, Bringing Kitsch to Florence

Dozens of restored and in-progress vintage travel trailers September 26. Florence events, Reedsport events, Yachats events

Source: BeachConnection.net·17h ago
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South Oregon Coast's Circles in the Sand Lands at Florence for Two DaysBeachConnection.net
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South Oregon Coast's Circles in the Sand Lands at Florence for Two Days

Florence on October 24 and 25: Heceta Beach gets gigantic art


BeachConnection.net · Sep 15
Central Oregon Coast Scares: Florence's Haunted Maze Gearing Up for More FrightsBeachConnection.net
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Central Oregon Coast Scares: Florence's Haunted Maze Gearing Up for More Frights

October 28-31 at the Florence Events Center, this time with accessibility in mind. Florence events


BeachConnection.net · Sep 14
Siuslaw National Forest Hiring Wildland Firefighter PositionsLincoln City Homepage
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Siuslaw National Forest Hiring Wildland Firefighter Positions

Corvallis, Ore., Aug. 24, 2026—The USDA Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions on the Siuslaw National Forest! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These […] The post Siuslaw National Forest Hiring Wildland Firefighter Positions ap


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Reedsport announces new Main Street Director
The World (Coos Bay)

Reedsport announces new Main Street Director

The City of Reedsport announced Emily Leidecker as the new director of the Reedsport Main Street Program, who would introduce herself through official communica…

Reedsport·Sep 18Coast-wide
Yachats commission splits state-required housing code changes from optional ones for small cities
Lincoln Chronicle

Yachats commission splits state-required housing code changes from optional ones for small cities

The seven-member Yachats Planning Commission voted unanimously during a special session Tuesday to separate state-required housing code changes with optional on…

Yachats·Sep 18Coast-wide
After massive remodel, Pelican Brewing’s sixth Oregon coast location opens Friday in Yachats
Lincoln Chronicle

After massive remodel, Pelican Brewing’s sixth Oregon coast location opens Friday in Yachats

Diners in Yachats have a new option beginning Friday with the soft opening of Pelican Brewery’s newest location on the Oregon coast. The first week of operation…

Yachats·Sep 18Coast-wide
Heceta Lighthouse B&B hosts 30th annual Victorian Christmas Open Houses
Newport News-Times

Heceta Lighthouse B&B hosts 30th annual Victorian Christmas Open Houses

Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating 30 years of the Annual Victorian Christmas Open Houses from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. December 12 and 13, and December 19 and 20.

Yachats·Sep 13Coast-wide
Desert Hollow concert
The News Guard

Desert Hollow concert

Polly Plumb Productions invites everyone to join us in welcoming back Desert Hollow for a Sunday September 13, concert. The 7 p.m. show is at the Yachats Commun…

Yachats·Sep 11Coast-wide
Finally! City seeks bids for long-awaited boardwalk project overlooking Yachats River estuary
Lincoln Chronicle

Finally! City seeks bids for long-awaited boardwalk project overlooking Yachats River estuary

After years of brainstorming, obstacles, planning and then a setback, the city of Yachats is now looking for a company to build the 248-foot boardwalk overlooki…

Yachats·Sep 11Coast-wide
Sherrill Sheri Lynn Johannesen Koivunen
The World (Coos Bay)

Sherrill Sheri Lynn Johannesen Koivunen

Sherrill "Sheri" Lynn Johannesen Koivunen, 79, of Winchester Bay, formerly of Lakeside, Scappoose and North Bend died July 30, 2026 in Springfield. A celebratio…

Reedsport·Sep 8Coast-wide
Yachats planning commission wants to separate state-required and local-option housing proposals to discuss, decide
Lincoln Chronicle

Yachats planning commission wants to separate state-required and local-option housing proposals to discuss, decide

Bowing to controversy over a complete reworking of the city’s codes to encourage a variety, more flexible and possibly less expensive housing, the Planning Comm…

Yachats·Sep 5Coast-wide
Vintage Nights at the Gallery: Where Art Meets the Vine
The World (Coos Bay)

Vintage Nights at the Gallery: Where Art Meets the Vine

This Friday, we're traveling from Mendoza, Argentina to Oregon wine country—without leaving downtown Reedsport. Our guest is Juan Pablo “J.P.” Valot, winemaker …

Reedsport·Aug 26Coast-wide
Reedsport Salmon Run is Sept. 12
The World (Coos Bay)

Reedsport Salmon Run is Sept. 12

The second annual Reedsport Salmon Run and Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12.

Reedsport·Aug 25Coast-wide
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