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New Details: Pacific Seafood operations resume, fire investigation continues

State investigators may use a canine and drones to help track down the cause of the Oct. 15 Pacific Seafood plant fire in Newport. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office Public Affairs Director Kassie Keller, it may be some time before the specific cause of the plant fire is determined. “This fire is under investigation, and the report can take approximately 30 days to complete depending on the complexity,” she said. Keller said that typically the fire investigators follow these main steps: Uses a systematic approach and process to examine the circumstances of the fire. A scientific analysis is conducted, commonly referred to as the scientific method: Identify the problemDefine the problemCollect dataAnalyze the dataDevelop a hypothesisTest the hypothesisSelect final hypothesis During the fire investigation, the investigator or the team will conduct interviews (homeowner, firefighters, business owners, law enforcement, and bystanders), take pictures of the scene, and use special equipment such as a canine, drones, hydrocarbon detectors, etc.), according to Keller. "The investigator or team will take photos and/or video to help in the process," she said. "OSFM investigators also use the Matterport Lidar scan survey tool carried by our deputy state fire marshals to help in the

Newport, OR · 1d

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Mapleton logger named Oregon Operator of the Year

MAPLETON, Ore. - Iron Horse Logging, Inc. was named Operator of the Year for Northwest Oregon by the Southwest Oregon regional advisory committee to the Oregon Board of Forestry. The company will be recognized at the Board's January meeting in Salem. Wood River Timber, Inc. from Klamath Falls and Lone...

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World class performers light up Yachats this weekend for busy 25th Celtic Music Festival

When a world class array of entertainers energizes Yachats this weekend, it will be music to the ears of not just fans but also to local businesses. That’s because the Yachats Celtic Music Festival – celebrating its 25th year -- is a magnet for visitors and the dollars they bring to town, spent on lodging, food and merchandise Friday through Sunday.

Yachats, OR · 1d

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Oregon Coast Aquarium expects to complete its $12.5 million wildlife rehabilitation center in December

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is nearing completion of its $12.5 million Sis-Xa Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Center. And when it's done, the organization will have achieved a major milestone in its facility improvement plan that benefits wild marine mammals and birds.

Newport, OR · 2d

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Oregon’s highest tides of the year arrive Thanksgiving week, and you can help scientists just by taking a photo

The Oregon coast's highest tides of the year return November 23 to 27, and a statewide project wants your photos of how far the water reaches. Here's where to watch and how to join in. The post Oregon’s highest tides of the year arrive Thanksgiving week, and you can help scientists just by taking a photo appeared first on Oregon is for Adventure .

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Art show makes waves in Newport

Coastal artists will bring their work to the Newport Recreation Center and teach guests how to make some of their own when the Fall Oregon Coast Art Show returns this Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The show features original work by painters, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, potters, fiber artists...

Newport, OR · 1d

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Yachats Fire finishes acquisition of ambulance service; chief says it could help district financially

Yachats Fire is now the sole proprietor of the ambulance service it has been staffing for decades and negotiating to acquire over the past year. Interim fire chief Jeff Mathia announced during the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District’s board meeting Monday that the transition to acquire the assets of the nonprofit South Lincoln Ambulance was completed last week.

Yachats, OR · 1d

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County Considers Amendment To Roads End Urban Renewal Plan

Lincoln County commissioners will consider a proposed amendment to Lincoln City’s Roads End and Villages at Cascade Head urban renewal plan at their Nov. 25 meeting, after hearing a presentation on the proposal’s boundaries, financing and planned road connection. The amendment would add land for a future connection...

Lincoln City, OR · 2d

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A speaker with some pluck

When feathers were prized for fashion and birds were killed for food and trade, early conservationists fought to protect them. Author James H. McCommons will tell their story in a presentation at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center this Friday, Nov. 13. Co-presented by Seven Capes Bird Alliance, the talk...

Newport, OR · 1d

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Philomath Police Log: Halloween DUIIs, dog attack, rental scam

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. Not all calls for service may be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may be omitted if they could identify victims of crimes of a sensitive nature, such as sexual abuse or stalking. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Department of Human Services calls involving minors are not included. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Philomath, OR · 2d

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Philomath pulls plug on reissued 14th and Main RFP

The city of Philomath has stopped looking for a developer for its vacant property at 14th and Main streets — at least for now. After an executive session that ran nearly two hours Monday night, the Philomath City Council voted 7-0 to direct city staff “not to issue an RFP on the property located at 14th and Main unless otherwise directed in the future.”

Philomath, OR · 1d

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Talk about art in Newport

Bowls, boxes and vases are familiar forms for woodturner Thomas Hasting, but he also likes to see what happens when he tries something less traditional. The South Beach woodworker will share his approach at the Newport Visual Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 19. Hasting has been turning wood since 2006....

Newport, OR · 1d

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LET’S TALK TILLAMOOK: The State of Small Business

A conversation with David Gomberg, Oregon State Representative for District 10, covering Lincoln County and portions of Polk County and Lane County, and was recorded on Monday, October 26, 2026. Q1 – You represent a coastal district and have a background in small business. How does that shape how you...

Polk County, OR · 10h

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Six residents earn certificates from Philomath Citizens’ Academy

Six Philomath-area residents have completed the city’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy, a nine-session course on how local government and community partners operate. Don Holthofer, Tom Murphy, Linda Nendel, Rochelle Rainey, Janet Selby and Matt Weeber met the requirement of attending at least seven of the nine sessions to earn a certificate of completion. City Manager Chris Workman, who runs the academy, recognized the graduates who attended Monday night’s Philomath City Council meeting.

Philomath, OR · 1d

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Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist returns to Philomath for Sunday concert

John Nilsen, an Oregon Music Hall of Fame pianist and composer, will perform a concert at 10 a.m. Sunday at College United Methodist Church in Philomath. Admission to the Nov. 15 event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted. Nilsen is a pianist, guitarist,...

Philomath, OR · 14h

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Turkey Bingo on Friday will help send Philomath sixth graders to Outdoor School

Philomath’s Turkey Bingo returns Friday with proceeds going toward sending Philomath Middle School sixth graders to Outdoor School this spring. The event runs 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Philomath High School. Bingo starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 8, with Brian Skaar calling the games. The evening also includes a silent auction and food for purchase.

Philomath, OR · 14h

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City Hall remodel returns for review at Philomath committee

The Philomath Finance and Administration Committee will revisit a proposed City Hall remodel and review the process for evaluating the city manager when it meets Thursday at Philomath City Hall. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the City Hall’s council chambers, 980 Applegate St. It will...

Philomath, OR · 14h