Lincoln City police confirmed that the man killed in a shootout near the Lower Siletz Water District on Wednesday was Daniel Noonan, the suspect in a bias crime.

The city manager says it's not only a safety issue but an issue with locals who are dealing with fireworks starting weeks before and continuing beyond July 4.

The historic World War II-era hangar will remain closed for the foreseeable future, with the Port citing financial reasons for the 4-1 vote to not rebuild the roof.

A witness said she saw the woman hitting the man with a piece of driftwood as they ran toward one of the rare glass floats hidden on Lincoln City beaches.

Residents and city officials called the shooting "horrific," as police seek a suspect in the early morning incident.

As Oregonians near a statewide two-week "freeze," health officials say the state now has 56,880 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases.

Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have become a more common sight washed up along the Oregon coast as oceans warm.

The Seaside Aquarium said the 40-foot gray whale washed up on the south end of Seaside Beach on Tuesday, and they will conduct a necropsy.

This season is expected to bring in about 30,000 passengers and an estimated $16 million to the Astoria's local economy, which many say is vital income.

The puffins haven’t arrived yet, but their nesting season is about to begin. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program will hold a Puffin Welcome Celebration on April 18.

Businesses face mounting delivery fees, while fishermen may soon have to weigh whether it’s worth the cost of heading out to sea.

The Pacific City-based brewery plans to open a location in Yachats, taking over a longtime beachside restaurant.

Oregon State Parks will host the annual event, which runs March 21 through March 29 along the Oregon Coast.

Tyler Jaggers, a rescue swimmer and aviation survival technician second class, was on life support following an accident during a rescue mission last week.

The Coast Guard said the crew member was injured in a "tragic incident” about 140 miles off the Washington coast responding to a medical evacuation.

Snow is expected through Thursday with 2 to 6+-inch accumulations and slippery road conditions.

Vernonia High School basketball players were headed to Nestucca High School for a double-header when the crash occurred.