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One Dies, Several Injured in Crash Near Otter Crest

OSP troopers are continuing the investigation.

(OTTER ROCK, Ore.) - Police troopers are investigating a Thursday morning fatal traffic crash on Highway 101 near Otter Crest that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to five others, four of which were serious or critical.

Senate Votes to Protect Oregon Coast by Extending Offshore Drilling Ban

House Bill 3613 extends prohibition until the year 2020.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s coast will be safe from oil exploration for another decade with legislation passed this morning in the Oregon Senate.

Man Drowns Trying to Save Dog at Lincoln City Beach

Huge waves always make the Oregon coast dangerous.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - Police on the Oregon coast say a 72-year old Lake Oswego man died Sunday morning after he was swept out into the ocean while trying to rescue his dog off a Lincoln City-area beach.

KLCC Microbrew Festival This Month

Musical accompaniment for your night of drinking great beer will be provided in the form of performances by LeRoy Bell and the Ty Curtis Band.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The KLCC Microbrew Festival returns to Eugene this year featuring 50 breweries from across Oregon, the United States, and the world. The festival runs from February 12 & 13, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights, at the Lane Events Center Exhibit Hall.

Could Wreckage Discovered Near Coos Bay be From Missing Boat C-Lady?

The Coast Guard is looking into the matter and no recovery of the vessel is planned.

(COOS BAY, Ore.) - The Coast Guard reports that wreckage from a white-hulled boat, including an anchor, windlass and bow stem, was found by the master of the fishing vessel Grumpy J while bringing his nets up from a depth of approximately 500 fathoms, on the first day of February.

Shooting Leads to Murder and Arrests in Lincoln City

Two juveniles were arrested for Murder, Attempted Murder, first-degree Assault and first-degree Criminal Mischief, an adult is charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - Lincoln City was the scene of a murder and series of arrests over the weekend, the final suspect was taken into custody early this morning.

Coast Guard Rescues Surfer Near Cannon Beach

The surfer was airlifted and transferred to Ecola State Park.

(INDIAN BEACH, Ore.) - The Coast Guard rescued a surfer who was reported to be in distress today off Indian Beach in Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Oregon Massive Wave Enters Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

Surfer Eric Akiskalian & Salem-News.com photographer Tim King are entered for Billabong's Ride of the Year.

"Probably the biggest wave I have ever seen ridden in Oregon" -Garrett 'G-Mac' McNamara

(SOUTH REEF, Ore,) - Footage of a California big wave surfer riding a gigantic Oregon reef wave last October has been entered in the Ride of the Year Category for The 10th Annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards.

I shot the footage of Camarillo, California Eric Akiskalian last October during the Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic that is held each year by Oregon surfers John Forse and Adam Wagner. Eric and his tow-in partner Keith Galbraith were towsurfing giant waves at South Reef, adjacent to the contest location the entire afternoon and they were riding some of the biggest waves ever ridden along Oregon’s coast.

Death Investigation: Body Located at Base of Cape Lookout

Once the body has been positively identified, investigators will work with out-of-state authorities to help notify next of kin.

(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) - Oregon State Police, with the assistance of Tillamook County Medical Examiner and Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased male on a rocky section of beach near the base of a cliff in Cape Lookout State Park.

There is no indication that the death is the result of a crime and positive identification is pending according to OSP Sergeant Todd Hoodenpyl.

Aquarium Husbandry Staff is `Guardedly Optimistic` in Sea Turtle Rehabilitation

An Olive Ridley and a Green sea turtle both show progress at Oregon Coast Aquarium.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s effort to rehabilitate two stranded sea turtles continues, with improvement in both turtles, found on different beaches last November.

An Olive Ridley sea turtle was found stranded on Agate Beach in Newport and a Green sea turtle was discovered on the southern Washington coast.