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Hidden on Oregon's south coast is an artsy, eclectic fishing town full of off-the-beaten-path fun

The oldest town on Oregon's coast is tucked in the southern part of the state, with a rich history of fishing and a new life ...

Verona, Port Orford, and beer festivals top 2026 travel picks

Three new travel guides spotlight Verona, Italy, Port Orford, Oregon, and U.S. beer festivals as must-visit experiences for 2026. Each offers a unique blend of history, culture, and local flavor, from ...

Hidden on Oregon's south coast is an artsy, eclectic fishing town full of off-the-beaten-path fun

The oldest town on Oregon's coast is tucked in the southern part of the state, with a rich history of fishing and a new life ...

Republican state senator Brock Smith on the battle for the U.S. Senate seat

Oregon State Republican Senator David Brock Smith is facing an uphill battle in his bid to unseat long-time U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.

Aaron Longton, fisherman who tied sustainability to survival

Along a stretch of the Oregon coast where the Pacific meets an exposed working waterfront, fishing has long been shaped by constraint. Port Orford lacks the shelter of a bay. Boats are lifted in and out of the water by crane, and the fleet is limited to smaller vessels that work close to shore. […]

Letter: Thanks from Langlois Lions

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near Oregon Coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck just over 100 miles from the Oregon Coast on Monday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake took place 102.3 miles from ...

Coastal Oregon conservative announces run for U.S. Senate

A southern Oregon state senator announced Tuesday that he would seek the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.

Coastal Oregon conservative announces run for U.S. Senate

A southern Oregon state senator announced Tuesday that he would seek the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.

Small tsunami waves impact West Coast of U.S. following 8.8 earthquake near Russia

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Following an 8.8 earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia, a tsunami wave was generated that quickly moved across the Pacific Ocean. Just after 10:15 a.m., the Tsunami ...

Oregon Republican lawmaker announces run for U.S. Senate

A southern Oregon state senator announced Tuesday that he would seek the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. The campaign of Sen.

Update: Small earthquakes west of Port Orford

Update posted at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 The USGS reports a swarm of small below-sea earthquakes off the Oregon coast occurred over the past two days. The largest, a 5.8 magnitude tremor occurred at 9:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. Three smaller quakes were registered Tuesday morning and more occurred Tuesday afternoon. A 4.9 magnitude quake 141 miles west of Coos Bay was registered at 12:02 p.m. Sept. 9. Followed by a magnitude 5.1 tremor 140 miles west of Coos Bay and a 4.4 tremor 129 miles west of Coos Bay, both occurring at 12:31 p.m. Previous coverage posted at 7 a.m. Sept.9 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred at 9:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, approximately 100 miles west of Port Orford along the Oregon coast. Three other smaller quakes followed the 5.8 magnitude quake, a 4.9 magnitude at 10:59 p.m. Monday. A 3.1 tremor was registered at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a 4.3 magnitude tremor that occurred at 4:47 a.m. Tuesday. No tsunami is expected from these below-sea quakes. The Oregon Emergency Management Department (OEM) has stated in previous publish interviews, that the area where the undersea tremors have occurred is a region where earthquakes are common. View the USGS details of this latest activity at: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000quwy/executive?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ENS&utm_campaign=realtime

Update: Small earthquakes west of Port Orford

Oregon Coast state park closed by stranded vessel that washed ashore

A state recreation area on Oregon's south coast has been closed due to a stranded vessel that washed ashore near Port Orford. Paradise Point State Recreation Site is closed, likely until around Jan.

South Coast Republican announces run for Oregon U.S. Senate seat

Sen. David Brock Smith, R-Port Orford, faces an uphill battle should he win the nomination and challenge U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley.

Brock Smith announces run for U.S. Senate

Oregon Sen. David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) announced Tuesday his intent to run for the United States Senate this campaign season. One of Oregon's two seats in the United States ...

Oregon Republican lawmaker running to unseat Merkley in US Senate race

A Republican state senator is throwing his hat in the ring for one of Oregon's seats in the United States Senate.

Coastal Oregon conservative announces run for U.S. Senate

A southern Oregon state senator announced Tuesday that he would seek the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. The campaign of Sen. David Brock Smith, a Republican from Port Orford, pointed to his long ...

Port of Port Orford hosting all-encompassing tour as part of Winter Waters weekend

Grab your rain coat and join us for an in-depth tour of the Port of Port Orford on February 28th, 2026. Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ...

Letter: Failure by police

I am an investigative journalist reporting stories about missing persons and cold-case murders in Coos and Curry Counties. I have over 27 years of experience as a police officer and detective, ...