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Vandalism at Cape Kiwanda Destroys Duckbill Formation

Vandals crossed a fence put there for safety, and then destroyed the landmark.

(PACIFIC CITY, Ore.) - A natural rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area was found in pieces last week. The park is on the Oregon coast in southern Tillamook County.

The sandstone pedestal, known locally as the duckbill and roughly 7-10' across, was located in an area of the park fenced off for safety.

Oregon Country Fair Attracts Law Enforcement DUII Saturation

Agencies were in full force for this "High Visibility DUII Saturation Event"

(SALEM, Ore.) - When it was all finished, a total of fourteen (14) drivers were arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) during the Country Fair's weekend.

Half of those (7) arrested for DUII were under the influence of Marijuana. The remaining seven arrests were for alcohol.