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Blue Whale skeleton discovered in Gold Beach now on display at Hatfield Marine Science CenterTop StoryCurry Coastal Pilot · Newport
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Blue Whale skeleton discovered in Gold Beach now on display at Hatfield Marine Science Center

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Source: Curry Coastal Pilot·20h ago
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Blue Whale skeleton discovered in Gold Beach now on display at Hatfield Marine Science Center
Curry Coastal Pilot

Blue Whale skeleton discovered in Gold Beach now on display at Hatfield Marine Science Center

Read the full story at the source.

Newport·20h agoCoast-wide
Oregon Coast's 70-Foot Blue Whale Skeleton Gets a Dedication Day, Special Newport Events
BeachConnection.net

Oregon Coast's 70-Foot Blue Whale Skeleton Gets a Dedication Day, Special Newport Events

July 16 brings the special days, with speakers and a whale sounds event. Marine sciences

Newport·YesterdayCoast-wide
Perch & Pour Birding Happy Hour
Newport News-Times

Perch & Pour Birding Happy Hour

Seven Capes Bird Alliance has teamed up with Salishan Coastal Lodge to host “Perch & Pour” on Wednesday, July 15.

Newport·Jul 14Coast-wide
How Oregon’s state agencies adopted drones over the last decade
Newport News-Times

How Oregon’s state agencies adopted drones over the last decade

When Oregon lawmakers in 2013 passed a law establishing some of the state’s earliest guidelines for public drone usage, not a single state or local agency was u

Newport·Jul 13Coast-wide
Newport Summer Sounds
Newport News-Times

Newport Summer Sounds

Three Nights. Three Vibes. One Unforgettable Summer. Let's jam, Newport.

Newport·Jul 13Coast-wide
Commentry: Two simple prosperity proposals
Newport News-Times

Commentry: Two simple prosperity proposals

Not everything in the newly-released report of the Governor’s Prosperity Council is uncontroversial, or should be, or points specifically to major systemic prob

Newport·Jul 12Coast-wide
Oregon, 14 other states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Newport News-Times

Oregon, 14 other states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts

Fifteen states on Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding.The new lawsuit is part of a

Newport·Jul 11Coast-wide
College tuition, fees waved for homeless young people
Newport News-Times

College tuition, fees waved for homeless young people

Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at eligible Oregon schools are eligible for the Oregon Department of

Newport·Jul 10Coast-wide
Robin study suggests fleeing isn’t necessarily wildlife’s first response to wildfire smoke
Newport News-Times

Robin study suggests fleeing isn’t necessarily wildlife’s first response to wildfire smoke

Research by Oregon State University biologists suggests that toxic air stemming from wildfires won’t necessarily prompt animals to flee in search of better brea

Newport·Jul 10Coast-wide
Fireworks Prohibited on Siuslaw National Forest
The News Guard

Fireworks Prohibited on Siuslaw National Forest

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, fire officials want to remind visitors that all fireworks – sparklers included – are prohibited on the Siuslaw Nationa

Florence·Jul 1Coast-wide
Western Snowy Plover nesting season
KOBI-TV News (NBC Medford)

Western Snowy Plover nesting season

OREGON – The Siuslaw National Forest is reminding beachgoers to keep wildlife in mind this Fourth of July holiday, especially the threatened Western Snowy Plove

Florence·Jul 1Coast-wide
Isaiah David Bollin
The World (Coos Bay)

Isaiah David Bollin

Isaiah David was born January 10th, 1997, in Florence Oregon. He passed away at home with his family beside him May 8th, 2026.

Florence·Jun 29Coast-wide
Journey to the Center of the Oregon Coast: Florence's Fourth of July
BeachConnection.net

Journey to the Center of the Oregon Coast: Florence's Fourth of July

A variety of Florence events in one day

Florence·Jun 24Coast-wide
Letter: Waldport Recall Election
The News Guard

Letter: Waldport Recall Election

This matter affects not only the citizens of Waldport it affects the surrounding community.

Waldport·Jun 23Coast-wide
Letter: Waldport City Council Recall
Newport News-Times

Letter: Waldport City Council Recall

This matter affects not only the citizens of Waldport it affects the surrounding community.

Waldport·Jun 23Coast-wide
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