Press Room Archive
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Two More All-Depth Days Added to Central Coast Spring Halibut Season
Fishery managers added two days to the all-depth sport halibut fishery off the central Oregon coast. Fishing for Pacific halibut will be open July 1 and 2 at all depths. “The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Marine Fisheries and the I... Continue Reading
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How Two Leaders Freed the Beaches
Once I was talking to a class of high schoolers and, as an example of risk-taking, mentioned Olympic gold medalist Dick Fosbury. I got two dozen blank stares. Fosbury was the Medford High and Oregon State high jumper who, in the tumultuous ’60s, liter... Continue Reading
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ODFW offers razor clamming workshop
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites you to come play in nature’s largest sandbox during its Family Clamming Workshop on June 26 at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria. ODFW is teaming with Oregon State Parks in a family-friendly work... Continue Reading
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Stephanie Inn Makes Fodor’s 2010 Gold List!
Every year, Fodor's receives reader requests to publish their top picks across a range of destinations and experiences. This year, Stephanie Inn has been chosen as one of ten for the coveted "Most Romantic Hotels" title. One of the most beautiful vi... Continue Reading
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Pacific Halibut Seasons Open May 1
April 20, 2010- The central coast fishery, from Cape Falcon just north of Manzanita to Humbug Mountain near Port Orford, is a very popular fishery among Oregonians. Anglers may fish inside the 40-fathom line (defined by waypoints) seven days per week... Continue Reading
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Ready, SET, Cook! on the Oregon Coast.
On May 15, 2010 the Culinary Center in Lincoln City is hosting a competitive cooking event and fund-raiser based on the 1990s BBC show with the same name. Ready.. Set... Cook! was a cooking game show that debuted on the Food Network in the US on October 2, 1... Continue Reading
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Peak ‘traffic’ expected for spring whale watch week March 20-27
Rain or shine, whale traffic off the Oregon coast should be at its peak for the annual spring watch week March 20-27, according to Park Ranger Morris Grover of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Whale Watching Center at Depoe Bay. "This migra... Continue Reading
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2010 OCVA North Coast Press Trip Itinerary
We just spent a wonderful week eating, playing and staying our way down the northern Oregon coast from Astoria to Pacific City. Here's the outline of our itinerary so that you can check out ever... Continue Reading
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Pelican Pub & Brewery Does it Again!
Pacific City, OR — The Pelican Pub & Brewery’s Kiwanda Cream Ale was named to DRAFT Magazine’s Top Beers in the World of 2009 list for the second year in a row. Kiwanda Cream Ale is one of only three beers from 2008 to make it on the 2009 list and t... Continue Reading
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Budget Travel Oregon: Newport and Nye Beach
Saturday, December 26, 2009 Shoestring Traveler - Live Rich on a Budget The Newport Bay Bridge Just because it's the off-season on the Oregon coast doesn't mean that there's nothing to do! Explore the shopping districts in Newport's Nye Beach and old w... Continue Reading