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`Tillamook Passage, Far Side of the Pacific`

“...years of research on the local native cultures were fascinating and led to a tale of fiction mixed with rich cultural facts”.

(WARRENTON, Ore.) - Tillamook Passage is historical fiction that journeys back to the early days of the coastal Indians. This new novel for young adults and up is the latest book in an adventure series by award-winning author Brian Ratty.

The novel’s storyline is spun around the 1787 passage of the ship, Lady Washington, under the command of Captain Robert Gray, and his discovery of the Tillamook Indians and their large, pristine bay.

Breaching Whale Strikes Sailboat Near Astoria

Nobody was injured, the vessel had been participating in the Oregon International Offshore Race to Victoria, B.C.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - A sailboat was struck by a breaching whale near the coast of Astoria, Thursday. The vessel and its crew were taking part in a race to Victoria, B.C., when the whale surfaced.

Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report from the 38-foot sailing vessel L'Orca at 9:30 a.m. after the whale breached the surface of the water and crushed the rigging and mast of the boat when it fell back into the water.

`Eden`s Garden` - a Fundraiser for Eden Bailey, Set for June 5

Donations are needed for silent auction.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The Eden Bailey Fund Committee presents "Eden's Garden," an evening of food, live music and a silent auction to raise funds for two-year-old Eden Bailey of Newport. The public is invited to the event, Sunday, June 5, from 4 to 9 pm at the Shilo Inn, 536 SW Elizabeth Street in Newport.

The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games

(Newport, Oregon) - The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games presented by Toby Murry Toyota on June 10-11-12 will feature two unique events in addition to the traditional Highland Games contests of skill and strength. Both contests are intended to become traditions at the annual festival and will feature a $100 cash prize to the winners.

Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Nehalem Bay State Park

(Manzanita, Oregon) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of a Saturday night single vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred in Nehalem Bay State Park in Tillamook County

Lincoln and Coos Counties added to Tsunami Federal Disaster Declaration

Both ports sustained damages from the waves on March 11 that severely damaged Port of Brookings

(Salem, Oregon) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed the Governor today that his request for federal assistance to be offered to additional counties was approved.

Oregon Coast Aquarium to Celebrate Earth Day

A Farmers Market will feature music, sustainable products and local produce

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Earth Day with a Farmers Market, offering activities, sustainable art and information about green living and healthy choices. The event, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, April 23, is free after regular Aquarium admission.

Oregon Delegation Applauds Administration for Quick Disaster Declaration

The damage to the Port of Brookings-Harbor couldn’t have come at a worse time.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon's congressional delegation today applauded Presi. Obama's quick action in declaring a federal disaster in Curry County following the tsunami that severely damaged the Port of Brookings-Harbor.

Members of the congressional delegation issued a statement following the President's formal signing of the federal disaster declaration.

Oregon Tsunami Damage

Coast Guard continues to assess, respond to Pacific Northwest maritime coastal infrastructure.

(SEATTLE) - A capsized civilian vessel floats adrift near Chetco River, Ore., Mar. 11, 2011. Group Air Station North Bend flight crews patrolled the Oregon coast all day to report and assess tsunami related damage and distress. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Group Air Station North Bend.

The Secrets of Mt. Hebo

Echoes of the past are fading slowly on the windy summit of Mt. Hebo.

(MT. HEBO, Ore.) - Mount Hebo rises abruptly to an elevation of 3,176 ft. in the Northern Oregon Coast Range on the border between Tillamook County and Yamhill County.

It's proximity to the Pacific Ocean makes it an outstanding viewpoint and also made it a logical location for an Air Force General Surveillance Radar Station that was active from 1956 to 1980.