Most of Oregon’s Razor Clams Are Still Too Toxic to Harvest

More of Elon Musk’s Rocket Appears to Wash Up on the Oregon Coast

Pieces of debris suspected to be part of the SpaceX rocket that burned up in the Pacific Northwest sky were pulled out of the water on the Oregon Coast last week.

Oregon State Parks Will Not Issue Beach Wedding Permits Until July 1

Couples hoping to get married on the beach this year may have to postpone those plans or find an alternative venue to exchange vows. Oregon State Parks is not issuing permits for weddings on our ocean shores until July 1, 2021 because of safety concerns during the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, the agency is still swapped due to limited staffing.

Two Sea Turtles Have Already Been Stranded on Oregon’s Shores This Month. When Winter Hits, There Will Likely Be More.

“Strandings may occur prior to winter as turtles fail to migrate back to warmer waters before temperatures drop,” reads an announcement from the aquarium. “But they typically occur during winter when tumultuous ocean conditions are at their peak.”

As Multnomah County COVID Cases Decline, Public Health Officials Implore Portlanders to Forgo Labor Day Beach Parties

In the two weeks following the Memorial Day weekend, Multnomah County saw a 50 percent increase in demand for testing.

Hike of the Week: Cape Disappointment Does Not Live Up to Its Name

If you’ve never driven across the lengthy Astoria-Megler Bridge—which peaks at almost 200 feet above the Columbia to provide enough clearance for massive freighters before skimming the water the final few miles into Washington—you probably haven’t seen Cape Disappointment. And with such a discouraging moniker, you may question whether it’s worth a visit.

A Newport Seafood Institution Is Bringing a Piece of the Oregon Coast to Valley-Dwellers

It’s no secret that valley folk are desperate to visit Oregon’s beaches, after all. For now, a vicarious taste will have to do, and Local Ocean is happy to bring some salt and brine to its landlocked neighbors in the form of the Dock Box, which launched in Newport nearly two months ago and recently expanded to Portland.

Employment Claims Show Greatest Economic Damage on Oregon’s Coast and for Less Educated Workers

Three of the top four counties as measured by layoffs as a percentage of workforce—Lincoln, Clatsop and Coos—are on the coast.