The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce presided over an official ribbon cutting ceremony on April 5th, celebrating the opening of a new business named “Exit Sunset Custom Engraving” located in downtown Cannon Beach next to Pizza A’ Fetta and Suzy’s Scoops. From photography to custom design, Exit Sunset Custom Engraving carries a wide assortment of nature-inspired laser-engraved items including mugs, tote bags, hats, tee-shirts and clothing, cutting boards, key chains, can coolers, coasters and items for your pet. ...

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Recent design modifications to the Cannon Beach Elementary School rejuvenation project have shaved around $800,000 off the project’s budget. The team in charge of the project detailed the decisions leading to those cost savings and an-swered questions submitted by the community at a meeting on March 19. The revisions came following persistent public concern and opposition from citizens over the project’s estimated budget of $12 million. ...

Little Yellow House, formerly Newman’s at 988, is going through some exciting new transitions while keeping alive the best of what John and Sandy Newman brought to Cannon Beach. An amazing chef in this community for over 25 years, John Newman left this world suddenly and tragically, leaving Newman’s at 988 forever changed; with Sandy Newman keeping her husband’s legacy alive for 18 months following his passing. Sandy and John were loved members of the Cannon Beach community and touched many lives through the years....

A break in a main water line at the north end of Cannon Beach on Tuesday, March 26th, along with the resulting two-day “Boil Water Advisory” during Spring Break, highlighted the need for the ongoing City Water Resiliency Project. Meanwhile, negotiations between the City of Cannon Beach and the Cannon Beach Conference Center for an easement to construct a new city water reservoir remain at an impasse. During the late morning of Tuesday, March 26th, a failure was detected in the city water system resulting...

The Cannon Beach Gazette reached out to Marc Hagman, Executive Director of the Cannon Beach Conference Center, with an emailed list of questions regarding the delay in reaching an agreement between the Cannon Beach Conference Center (CBCC) and the City of Cannon Beach for an easement to replace the city water reservoir above mid-town Cannon Beach. All questions and answers are printed verbatim 1. According to the attorney for the...

David Brady, fondly known as “UPS Dave”, announced his retirement in early April and everyone thought it was an April Fool’s joke. The news spread fast, and the love started pouring in on social media with memories of Dave. His impact on our community is a story to be told, as Dave is dearly loved here in Cannon Beach. Dave worked at UPS for 24 years while typically working 12-hours days. After commuting from Long Beach, Washington, he arrived at the UPS center in Warrenton...

This election season, Oregonians could play a crucial role in deciding which party will control the U.S. House as voters across the country decide who will occupy the White House. However, as we learned in 2020 and 2022, disinformation targets our communities, sowing distrust, manipulating voters and potentially threatening our voice at the ballot box. We can fight back. ...

Northwest Piano Trio returns to Cannon Beach, 3 p.m., Sunday, April 21st, performing at Cannon Beach Community Church, located in downtown Cannon Beach, at 132 E. Washington St. in Cannon Beach. The concert theme is “Seasons of Dance.” This concert is free and open to the public. The Northwest Piano Trio includes Esther Shim on violin, Hannah Hillebrand on Cello, and Stephanie Smith playing the seven-foot Steinway Grand Piano at Community Church. ...

On Tuesday, March 19th, Cannon Beach City Council, city staff, CIDA architect and designer Dustin Johnson, and Bremik construction project and construction managers Dave Brookings and Ben Carlson, gathered to answer questions on the Necus’ Project. At the February 26th City Council meeting, council members agreed to give an informal group of concerned citizens an opportunity to present their ideas for design changes and cost reductions for the Necus’ Project. The one-hundred questions, comments and suggestions in the eleven-page document were presented by Paul Dueber...

Visit the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4 p.m. for a special presentation from Oregon author, Bonnie Henderson as she presents the myth and science on a restless coast. Scientists first identified the existence of a fault line off the Pacific Northwest coast — what we now call the Cascadia Subduction Zone — in the mid-1960s. It took another 20 years before geol-ogists found evidence that that fault line routinely launches massive earthquakes that spawn huge tsunamis. Only...

Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs in March, following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs in February, according to the Oregon Employment Department. The rate Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in both February and March. Its rise from a record low of 3.4% in May 2023 is a sign of a loosening labor market. Another indicator of a loosening labor market was the rise in the...

Oregon decriminalized small amounts of cannabis in 1973, and by 1998, the state approved cannabis for medical use. In 2014, Oregon became the fourth state to legalize adult-use cannabis. By 2022, the sitting Governor pardoned over 47,000 possession of cannabis convictions and forgave more than $14 million in fees and fines. 4/20 Day is a big celebration in the state. Portland has been known as one of the top cannabis...

North Coast Land Conservancy will be hosting a special presentation in Nehalem on Thursday, May 9, that will highlight, “Living Amongst the Green Giants: From anemones to old- growth trees, a celebration of life on the Oregon Coast.” The Oregon Coast is home to some of the most immense life forces on the planet, with the Pacific Ocean and the rainforest coming together at the sea cliffs. That’s why NCLC...

Oregon’s gray wolf population did not increase last year due in part to a large number of wolves killed by people, causing concern among conservationists and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials. The latest Annual Wolf Report found the population remained steady at 178 wolves, marking the first time in eight years that their numbers didn’t increase. Typically, the population has grown by 6% a year. Among the 36 wolf deaths in 2023, 33 were caused by people. The state sanctioned the killing of...

The Russian author Leo Tolstoy said, “spring is the time of plans and projects.” Now that spring is here, the volunteers and membership of the library hope everyone’s plans include enjoying the library at 131 N. Hemlock in downtown Cannon Beach. Visitors to the library will see a different fundraising raffle this year. In years past, the library has raised funds by raffling off beautiful quilts, either stitched by library volunteers or donated by generous supporters. ...

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has scheduled an opportunity for public comments concerning the proposed merger of two major grocery store chains – Kroger and Albertsons. This deal could impact more than 150 pharmacies in Oregon, according to a release from the OHA. "The OHA is reviewing this planned transaction to understand how it might affect pharmacy services in Oregon," a release from the OHA states. ...

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an advisory urging people not to feed wildlife, such as deer, because that seemingly kind effort can heighten dangerous encounters with black bears. A black bear that officials said was intentionally fed by people in Cottage Grove, a small rural community near Eugene, has been put down by the Oregon State Police after it lost its wariness and began approaching people. ...

Dear Cannon Beach Community members, The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a destination stewardship initiative to ensure that our community can effectively balance the needs of businesses with the impacts of visitors to help preserve the quality of life of residents. The chamber will host input sessions, facilitated by Clarity of Place, to build a collective understanding of how our area can work to better manage tourism...