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At 2:53 am a 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southern Oregon. No tsunami warnings issued.
06/03/2026

At 2:53 am a 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southern Oregon. No tsunami warnings issued.

Reports are stating a female jumped from the cliff side into Devils Punch Bowl and is now in the ocean. Emergency crews ...
06/03/2026

Reports are stating a female jumped from the cliff side into Devils Punch Bowl and is now in the ocean. Emergency crews activated a rope rescue team at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area for a reported fall and possible surf rescue. A drone later located the person on the west side of the area, and the individual was confirmed to be moving on the beach and not in the water. Unconfirmed if this is an accident or an attempted su***de. 

Open casting call for the hit CBS reality show Survivor on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chinook Winds...
06/03/2026

Open casting call for the hit CBS reality show Survivor on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort showroom in Lincoln City.

Participants will have one minute to explain, in their own creative way, why they deserve a spot on the show. Anyone planning to audition should review the eligibility requirements beforehand and bring a signed Video Release and Waiver form to the event.

Auditioners must be at least 18 years old, while those entering casino gaming areas must be 21 or older. A valid photo ID is required. Applicants are responsible for their own transportation to the casino.

If you believe you can outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition, this could be your chance to join one of television’s most popular reality shows.

A Lincoln County case involving the death of 2 year old Dane Paulsen has revealed new details about the events leading u...
06/03/2026

A Lincoln County case involving the death of 2 year old Dane Paulsen has revealed new details about the events leading up to his disappearance in March 2025.

According to court documents, Dane’s mother, Chamet Jackson, left him in the living room with his father, Aaron Paulsen, while she stepped outside to a trailer on the family property. Aaron told investigators he was watching television and using his phone when he saw Dane walk out a sliding glass door. He said the child was missing for about 15 minutes before his mother returned and began searching for him.

Jackson told investigators she later heard Dane outside the trailer and realized he was out of the house but did not open the door. The family’s property included a trail leading directly to the Siletz River. Searchers later found a child’s footprint and toy near the riverbank.

After a 10 day search involving hundreds of volunteers and first responders, Dane’s body was found about three miles downstream. The medical examiner ruled his death an accidental drowning and found no suspicious injuries.

Investigators also uncovered previous incidents that raised concerns about supervision. A former neighbor reported that the family’s daughter was often left outside alone near an unfenced ravine. In September 2024, a teenager found Dane, then about 18 months old, wandering alone on Highway 229 near the family’s home and returned him to his parents.

Aaron Paulsen has been charged with second degree child neglect and has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled to begin July 22. Court records also show that Aaron Paulsen and Chamet Jackson face separate assault and reckless endangerment charges stemming from a later domestic dispute.

F/V Cap Elza was unaware whales were following their crab pot strings. I’ve noticed lately the whales have been hanging ...
06/03/2026

F/V Cap Elza was unaware whales were following their crab pot strings. I’ve noticed lately the whales have been hanging around the buoys making it easier to spot them. After examining more images, these are gray whales that were feeding across from Lost Creek State Park in South Beach.

Another gray whale washed up this past weekend in Ocean Park. Cascadia Research Collective wrote its a Male and no necro...
06/03/2026

Another gray whale washed up this past weekend in Ocean Park. Cascadia Research Collective wrote its a Male and no necropsy will be conducted. On May 24th another male up at Olympic National Park. The whale showed signs of malnutrition and trauma.

1. CRC-2255 — March 2, 2026 — Offshore Copalis — Male — Floating, no necropsy
2. CRC-2257 — March 21, 2026 — Olympic National Park near Toleak — Male — External exam only, emaciated
3. CRC-2258 — March 28, 2026 — Taholah — Male — Decomposed, no necropsy
4. CRC-2261 — April 1, 2026 — Raymond — Unknown — Malnutrition, out of habitat (upriver)
5. CRC-2262 — April 3, 2026 — Ocean Shores — Female — Malnutrition
6. CRC-2263 — April 3, 2026 — Ocean Shores — Male — Malnutrition, blunt force trauma
7. CRC-2264 — April 6, 2026 — Anacortes — Male — No necropsy
8. CRC-2266 — April 11, 2026 — Moclips — Male — Malnutrition, blunt force trauma
9. PSU26-04-12-Er — April 12, 2026 — Offshore Long Beach — Male — Malnutrition, blunt force trauma, landed in Seaside, Oregon
10. EJC-2026-08 — April 17, 2026 — Sequim — Male — Malnutrition, trauma
11. CRC-2267 — April 17, 2026 — Ocean Shores — Male — Malnutrition
12. 26Er18AprSk-01 — April 18, 2026 — Deception Pass — Male — No necropsy, minimal samples collected
13. CRC-2268 — April 20, 2026 — Ocean Shores — Male — Malnutrition
14. PSU26-04-22-Er — April 22, 2026 — Seaview — Female — Malnutrition, blunt force trauma, recent entanglement with no gear present
15. CRC-2269 — April 26, 2026 — Ocean Shores — Male — Decomposed, no necropsy
16. CRC-2270 — April 27, 2026 — Offshore Westport — Male — Malnourished but less than others examined, no other findings. Landed in Grayland, Washington
17. CRC-2272 — April 28, 2026 — Grays Harbor — Male — Decomposed, no necropsy
18. PSU26-05-08-Er — May 8, 2026 — Long Beach Peninsula — Female — Malnutrition, probable trauma
19. 26Er13MayWI-01 — May 13, 2026 — Whidbey Island — Male — Malnutrition, probable trauma
20. CRC-2276 — May 14, 2026 — Moclips — Male — Advanced decomposition, minimal exam
21. CRC-2277 — May 15, 2026 — Bay Center — Male — Malnourished but less than others examined, no other findings
22. WDFW2026-045 — May 20, 2026 — Bremerton — Male — Malnutrition, blunt force trauma, carcass sighted drifting near Alki on May 22
23. CRC-2281 — May 24, 2026 — Olympic National Park near Strawberry Point — Female — Decomposed, no necropsy
24. CRC-2282 — May 24, 2026 — Olympic National Park near Kalaloch — Male — Malnourished but less than others examined, probable trauma. Initially floating off Ruby Beach
25. PSU26-05-29-Er — May 29, 2026 — Ocean Park — Male — Decomposed, no necropsy

Total documented gray whale mortalities in Washington during the 2026 spring migration as of May 29, 2026 — 25 whales.

FYI I been watching whales at lost creek for two hours. She’s putting on a show. Feeding and going right to left. Headi...
06/02/2026

FYI I been watching whales at lost creek for two hours. She’s putting on a show. Feeding and going right to left. Heading home to edit the photos. Quick edit. 😉

Cleanup crews remain at work in Astoria after an abandoned underwater fuel pipeline released oil into the Columbia River...
06/02/2026

Cleanup crews remain at work in Astoria after an abandoned underwater fuel pipeline released oil into the Columbia River near Pier 2 late last week.

The spill was first reported Friday when workers noticed an oil sheen on the water near a seafood processing facility. Port officials quickly launched an investigation and brought in environmental response teams to assess the situation.

Crews deployed thousands of feet of containment boom and absorbent materials to keep the fuel from spreading farther into the river. Divers were also sent underwater to locate the source of the leak. They successfully disconnected and sealed the damaged section of pipeline, stopping any additional fuel from escaping.

Officials say the leak originated from an old 12 inch fuel line that had been left in place after being taken out of service. The pipeline still contained bunker fuel, a thick petroleum product commonly used by large commercial vessels.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and cleanup contractors worked throughout the weekend to contain the spill. As of Monday, the leak had been stopped and efforts had shifted to recovering oil from the water and assessing environmental impacts.

Authorities have not yet determined the total amount of fuel released, but officials indicated the spill was limited and is no longer actively leaking.

Environmental experts note that oil spills can threaten fish, wildlife, water quality, and shoreline habitats, particularly in areas influenced by strong currents and tidal movement.

06/02/2026

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Shout out to Cruz Tire Shop in South Beach for being affordable and not ripping customers off. As a full time traveler, ...
06/02/2026

Shout out to Cruz Tire Shop in South Beach for being affordable and not ripping customers off. As a full time traveler, I go through tires pretty quickly, and I called every shop in Newport to have two trailer tires mounted on rim that I had purchased online. Les Schwab 300 bucks for dismount/mount and balanced. Yikes!! Guess they thought I was a tourist cause I mentioned trailer. Few other shops wanted 50 to 75 a tire.
Cruz Tires, 25 bucks for trailer tires, mounted and balanced and you’ll be in and out in 30 minutes. Great guy, super friendly. They’re located at the plaza in the back. Next time you need tires or in a bind, hit em up.

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