This Weekend's Aurora Displayed Some Rarities Mostly to Central Oregon Coast ---- What could be light pillars, the STEVE effect and a rare red glow www.beachconnection.net/news/this-we...
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More Central Oregon Coast Glass Float Big Drops: Lincoln City --- This Week and June - adding 50 limited-edition glass floats for Earth Week then 130 in June www.beachconnection.net/news/more-li...
S. Oregon Coast's North Bend Will Roar This Summer with Its 123rd Celebration ----- 123rd birthday July 17 - 19, 2026, with a full weekend of July Jubilee
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Low Tides Herald Return of Oregon Coast Icon: Cannon Beach Sandcastle Fest 2026 ---- June 19 - 21 is this year's date, ending with a concert www.beachconnection.net/news/low-tid...
Two More Whales Wash Up on Washington Coast This Week: One a Rarity ----- One a Baird's beaked whale the other the 7th gray whale in a month
See the full story www.beachconnection.net/news/two-mor...
Some New Options for Spending the Night at N. Oregon Coast's Pacific City ----- At least four new finds in the world of vacation rentals www.beachconnection.net/news/some-ne...
While you were sleeping, this happened around the northwest. Photos of Depoe Bay courtesy Kari Markoff. We're streaming some aurora prediction info straight from the SWPC. www.beachconnection.net/weather.htm#...
Fatal Crash on Southern Oregon Coast Involves Three Cars, Nearly Hitting Police ---- Another wreck killed one man near Welches www.beachconnection.net/news/fatal-c...
N. Oregon Coast Writing Contest: Winning Words for the Astoria Column ---- Open to Washington and Oregon residents www.beachconnection.net/news/writing...
Washington Coast Opens Up Razor Clam Digs Apri 17 - 23 ----- Clam it up in Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks www.beachconnection.net/news/washing...
Near Depoe Bay: Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint. Central Oregon Coast. There are secret trails and sometimes waves make walls of rainbows. More www.beachconnection.net/vtour_depoe....
Another Gray Whale Washes Up on Oregon Coast, at Seaside: Early Observations, Video ---- The sixth in the NW in three weeks, this one could undernourished too www.beachconnection.net/news/another...
Now Begins the 'Season of Satellites' Above Oregon, Washington: Summer's Surreal Show ---- Not even counting meteors, these can create wild colors and streaks www.beachconnection.net/news/now-beg...
7-Day Parking Meters Return to Central Oregon Coast Town, and Now to Nye Beach Turnaround ----- Newport's Bayfront will charge all week, and so will the Turnaround www.beachconnection.net/news/7day-pa...
87th Annual Azalea Fest Readies Its Return for Memorial Day Weekend on S. Oregon Coast ---- Coming back to Brookings over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 - 25 www.beachconnection.net/news/87th-az...
Another Dead Whale Stranding, This Time Near Yachats on Central Oregon Coast ------ Reports differ on whether it was still alive but scientists are examining www.beachconnection.net/news/another...
Washington Coast Cleanup Scours Inner and Outer Coast, April 25 ---- Volunteers needed along the coast and Salish Sea www.beachconnection.net/news/washing...
N. #OregonCoast: Seaside's kooky little trolley car bus. See www.beachconnection.net/news/seaside...
See the full virtual tour www.beachconnection.net/vtour_seasid...
Where to stay here www.beachconnection.net/0816650_seas...
Salem Man Arrested on Central Oregon Coast's Lincoln City for Allegedly Menacing with Gun Replica ----- He was also charged with possession of drugs www.beachconnection.net/news/salem-m...
After Going Where No One Has Gone Before, Artemis Splashes Down Today: See Gallery ---- So far, plans are still to land near San Diego around 5 p.m. www.beachconnection.net/news/after-g...
'Secret Season' on Oregon Coast: April and May's Unique Aspects ---- Whales, most photogenic skies of the year, wild foam, minus tides www.beachconnection.net/news/secret-...
First Major Orca Sighting on Oregon Coast - Look for More Soon ---- Florence was again the first place; likely a lot more killer whales coming www.beachconnection.net/news/first-m...
More Odd Washington Coast Whale News: Another Seen Inland, Some Necropsy Results ----- Some results released from the Willapa River whale as another moves inward www.beachconnection.net/news/more-od...
Lowest Tides of the Year on Oregon Coast: Where to Look, Comprehensive List ---- More extreme low tides than talked about: incredible access, larger beaches www.beachconnection.net/news/lowest-...
Ecola State Park Officially Back Open Monday - N. Oregon Coast Landmark At Cannon Beach ---- With no notice, but Cannon Beach Chamber confirms www.beachconnection.net/news/ecola-s...
Finalized Report on Euthanized Oregon Coast Whale in Nov: Many Diseases ---- The whale at Yachats in November had a multitude of chronic conditions which were killing it www.beachconnection.net/news/finaliz...
Orion Spacecraft Photo of Earth Catches a Distinctive, Surprise Little Glow ---- Something ethereal above us; unique observations of moon already www.beachconnection.net/news/orion-s...
Run of Unusual Animal Deaths on Washington Coast: Whale Swims Up River, Skinned Canines --- - Grisly series of canine deaths, two whale strandings, another gray whale swims upriver then dies
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Among Oldest Spring Festivals of West Coast Happens in Oregon's Florence Soon ----- 119th Annual Rhododendron Festival, set for May 14 - 17, 2026, throughout Florence www.beachconnection.net/news/among-o...
From Freeze to Summer-like Breeze: Oregon Finally Hit by Spring This Weekend ----- Freeze first, then Coast near 70, Portland up to 77, Washington not as warm www.beachconnection.net/news/freeze-...