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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

Lincoln Chronicle

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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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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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Lincoln Chronicle

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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

Lincoln Chronicle

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Reporter made famous by 1970 “exploding whale” story returns to Florence for film’s screening

Paul Linnman’s editor at KATU News told him in 1970 to head to Florence for a story on a dead whale. The young TV reporter said he didn’t do that kind of fluff. Then, his editor mentioned dynamite. Within hours, Linnman was reporting on the story that would soon make him something of an Oregon celebrity. And for a long time, he wasn’t all that happy about it.

Florence, OR · 20h

Oregon is for Adventure

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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 .

Oregon · 1d

Lincoln Chronicle

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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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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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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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Lane County to celebrate upgrades to coast's North Jetty recreation area

FLORENCE, Ore. (KATU) — Lane County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to celebrate the reopening of the North Jetty recreation area after improvements to safety and accessibility were made. Following the ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 19 , the public can tour the Harbor Vistas Campground to...

Lane County, OR · 1d

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Florence's North Jetty Reopens Nov. 19 With New ADA Parking, Restrooms, Lighting

Lane County officials will cut the ribbon on a rebuilt North Jetty Recreation Area on Nov. 19, capping months of construction that brought accessible parking, a new vault restroom and overhauled lighting to the popular Florence coastal destination. The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the North Jetty main lot on North Jetty Road, with the public invited to tour nearby Harbor Vista Campground improvements afterward.

Florence, OR · 13h

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Controversy brews over proposed project for LCC’s forested parcel in Florence

Lane Community College and city of Florence officials are working to identify potential uses of 10 acres of forest behind LCC’s Florence Center. But the project is generating pushback from a member of the college’s Board of Education and from residents. Officials say no decision has been made...

Florence, 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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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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Florence chamber picks 2027 Rhody Fest theme, seeks logo

FLORENCE, Ore. - The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce picked "Rhodies, Rides & Coastal Vibes" as the theme for the 120th Rhododendron Festival running May 13 to 16, 2027. Caroline Valentine of Springfield submitted the winning theme and will receive $150 and a spot in the festival's history. Valentine co-owns The Corn Dog Company—Willamette Valley, which sets up in the Port of Siuslaw parking lot on weekends serving different varieties of corn dogs and desserts.

Florence, OR · 14h

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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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Gas Tax Revenue Dwindling; Veterans Day; Mobility Hub Feedback Wanted

Oregon’s gas tax revenue is officially declining, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Revenue from motor fuels taxes dropped 2.2 percent during the first nine months of 2026 compared to last year. ODOT says more fuel-efficient vehicles and increased electric vehicle ownership are reducing gasoline consumption. More than 140-thousand plug-in and electric vehicles are now registered in Oregon. The state gas tax remains at 40 cents per gallon, with no scheduled increases. ODOT warns declining revenue, combined with inflation, could mean deteriorating roads, more closures and delays, and less reliable travel across the state.

Florence, OR · 2d