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Big Wave Season Wrap Up, XXL Biggest Wave Entry and Upcoming Hip Surgery

Includes the XXL entry photo shot by Bryn Forbes and my GoPro Hero 2 footage that was shot from a board mount of that ride.

(GIG HARBOR) - I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support during my big wave adventures.

For over 13 years now, most of you have been following and or supporting me in some way, shape or form.

Debris Found on Oregon Beach Could Have Cultural Significance in Japan

Officials are waiting on word from the Consular Office of Japan.

(OCEANSIDE, OR) - Oregon state park staff removed an unusual piece of debris from the ocean shore near Oceanside in Tillamook County.

The 16' long object's shape resembles the top, horizontal part of a type of free-standing arch found in Japan called a torii - used to mark the entrance of a sacred site.

PHOTOS: Derelict Japanese Boat Found and Removed from Oregon Beach

Vessel with Japanese writing was located at Muriel Ponsler Memorial Wayside, north of Florence.

(FLORENCE, OR) - A 24' nonmotorized boat was removed from the ocean shore near Muriel Ponsler Wayside north of Florence at 7 p.m., Mar. 14, 2013. Leisure Excavating from Florence transported it to a local landfill.

No pollution or other hazardous materials were detected, but there was marine life clinging to the debris.

Body of Missing Jet Skier Found in Ocean Off Depoe Bay

Coast Guard personnel retrieved the man's body about 7:30 a.m.

(LINCOLN CITY) - Oregon State Police, the State Medical Examiner's Office and Lincoln City Police, are investigating the cause of death of an adult male found early Tuesday morning floating in the ocean off Depoe Bay.

24-year old Daniel Lee Ahlers of Lincoln City was reported missing Monday after he failed to return from jet skiing in the ocean.

Only a Handful of Brave Souls Will Ever Ride a Wave Like This

2013 is off to a great start for our resident big wave rider, Eric Akiskalian.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It doesn't take a lot of convincing. Only the tiniest fraction of a percent of human beings ride gigantic waves.

Alaska Tsunami Warning Advisory Now Extends to Northern California and Southern Oregon

Significant widespread inundation is not called for or expected under an advisory. However currents will become dangerous...

(LINCOLN CITY, OR) - A tsunami warning continues to remain in effect following a 7.7 earthquake off the coast of British Columbia.

Newport, Oregon to Hold Tsunami Evacuation Drill Oct. 11

The challenge of safely escorting several hundred people across the Oregon Coast’s busiest highway has become a community-wide effort.

(NEWPORT, OR) - Growing awareness of the potential dangers of a major earthquake and tsunami has prompted Oregon State University and community leaders in the coastal town of Newport to expand the scope of their annual tsunami evacuation drill.

OSU, City of Newport Plan for Exhibit Featuring Piece of Tsunami Dock

“The exhibit will be a reminder that the tragedy in Japan could just as easily happen here” - Newport Mayor Mark McConnell

(NEWPORT, OR) - A section from a huge dock that ripped loose from its moorings in the northern Japanese city of Misawa during the massive earthquake and tsunami in March of 2011 will become part of an exhibit in Newport, Ore.

A piece of the huge structure has been saved and will be on display at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center by early next year.

Governor`s Press Conference Addresses Tsunami Debris on Oregon Beaches

Kitzhaber's press conference was widely attended and the news is moving around the world, however he is concerned with reaching residents here.

(SALEM) - Oregon's Governor John Kitzhaber held a special press conference today to discuss the Supreme Court decision regarding President Obama's national healthcare package

Kids Get Surf and Stewardship at Otter Rock and Roll

Kids from two to eighteen competed in various age divisions with the “Parent with Child” division being the most popular with 18 parent/child teams.

(NEWPORT, OR) - Surfrider Foundations hosted over 120 kids and 51 competitors for the 4th annual Otter Rock n’ Roll Youth Surf and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day.