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Coast Guard Conducting Yaquina Head Lighthouse Study

The Coast Guard is examining the need of the lighthouse and it’s aid to navigation.

(NEWPORT) - The Coast Guard is conducting a study of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse focusing on the need for an active federal aid to navigation based on waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and emergency communication capabilities, and future development projects.

Currently the Bureau of Land Management owns the lighthouse structure.

Sport Anglers May no Longer Retain Cabezon

(NEWPORT ) - Sport boat anglers may not retain cabezon after 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Fishing for other bottomfish – such as most rockfish species, lingcod and greenling – remains open.

Cabezon harvest in Oregon has been limited in recent years by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission because health of the stock is uncertain.

Landing data for the sport fishery indicates that anglers will meet the ocean boat harvest cap of 15.8 metric tons for cabezon. Anglers also reached the harvest cap in 2004 and 2005. This year, anglers were able to fish for cabezon almost six weeks longer than last year.

SOLV’s Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup is Saturday

Founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall to address litter and vandalism problems, SOLV's mission has expanded to reach every county in the state and to bring together government agencies, businesses and individuals in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon.

(NEWPORT) - Saturday marks the date for the 23rd annual Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup.

The event will take place from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM along the entire Oregon coast, from the Washington to the California borders.

Volunteers may check in at one of 40 meeting sites, pick up a litter bag, and head down to the beach to help improve the coast for wildlife and winter visitors.

SOLV suggest volunteers bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes...

Mo`s Restaurants Receives Top Honors at Award Ceremony in D.C. for Supporting Guard Soldiers and Families

The company looks for more and more opportunities to support the men and women of the Oregon National Guard

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Mo's Restaurant and Newport Pacific Seafood Corporation were awarded the 2006 National Restaurant Neighbor Award in Washington D.C. in on Sept. 11, 2006.

They were honored before 900 of their peers at the Opening ceremony of the National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference. The national award was presented by the NRA President, Steven Anderson. This marks the first time a nominee from Oregon has won this award.

This award also has a monetary prize of $5,000 which John Becker, President of Newport Pacific Seafood Corporation, and Peggy Preisz of Mo's Restaurants have announced will be donated to the Oregon National Guard...

Razor Clamming Opens Along Most of the Coast

(NEWPORT) - All beaches south of Tillamook Head will be open to razor clamming effective 12:01 AM Wednesday, Aug. 30th, ending a domoic acid-caused closure along the central coast, state fishery and agricultural officials announced today.

Laboratory tests indicate domoic acid in razor clams collected from beaches south of Tillamook head are within the safe range (below 20 parts per million).

All Oregon beaches are now open to razor clamming except Clatsop beaches (north of Tillamook Head to the Oregon-Washington border) which are normally closed July 15th- Oct. 1st to protect newly set or juvenile clams.

Small Quake Rattles Off Oregon Coast

(NEWPORT) - The U-S Geologic Survey says a minor earthquake shook Monday night nearly 300 miles off the Oregon coast.

The USGS says the 4.5 magnitude quake occurred just after 6:30 PM about 275 miles due west from Newport.

No injuries or damages were reported.

Coast Guard Assists Vessel Taking on Water Near Newport

Nobody was hurt in the incident that took place off Alsea Bay early Thursday.

(NEWPORT) - Coast Guard Sector/Air Station North Bend, responded to a distress call early Thursday morning from a 45-foot fishing vessel that was taking on water, about four and a half miles west of Alsea Bay.

A Coast Guard spokesman says their North Bend rescue station received a distress call on VHF channel 16 at 1:30 AM. The call came in from the master of the fishing vessel Paradise, stating that they were taking on water and in need of assistance.

Sixth Annual Oregon Coast Lighthouse Photo Contest Underway

Only photos of Oregon Coast Lighthouses will be accepted.

(NEWPORT) - The Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses are sponsoring the Sixth Annual Lighthouse Photo Contest.

Multi-Agency Mass Rescue Exercise Wednesday

The exercise involves the simulated capsizing of a vessel with 30 people onboard.

(NEWPORT) - The U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a simulated mass rescue exercise Wednesday beginning at 1:00 PM, in Yaquina Bay.

The scenario for the exercise will simulate a fishing vessel with 30 people onboard capsizing on the Yaquina River.

The drill is designed to exercise and evaluate the ability of the Coast Guard and other agencies to respond to an emergency at sea.

Law Enforcement Program Keeps 300,000 Acres Open to Public Hunting

(NEWPORT) - Nearly 300,000 acres of private timberlands in Lincoln County will remain open to public hunting with help from a $20,000 Access and Habitat Program grant.

The funds will be used toward the cost of hiring a police deputy to conduct law enforcement patrols during the 2006-2007 hunting season.

Traditionally, forest landowners have allowed the public to hunt on their properties. But Lincoln County private forest landowners are experiencing high levels of garbage dumping, trespassing, vandalism and other violations on their land. Without law enforcement support to provide landowners with security, many would close their properties to the public.