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OCVA works hard to connect with new stakeholders and continue sparking great projects along the entire Oregon Coast. Check out and share the TV, radio, newspaper, and other media attention we've received, and see what OCVA has been up to!

OCVA works hard to connect with new stakeholders and continue sparking great projects along the entire Oregon Coast. Check out and share the TV, radio, newspaper, and other media attention we've received, and see what OCVA has been up to!

LATEST STORIES

Depoe Bay Business Owner Named Oregon’s Small Businessperson of the Year
Oregon Coast Community College. 03.23.25
Oregon Coast Visitors Association: North Coast Plans for Future of Tourism
Tillamook County Pioneer, 03.21.25
Letter: Elected officials and government leaders continue to perpetuate unhelpful myths about Transient Lodging Tax (TLT)
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 03.21.25
Tourist industry leaders convene at Seaside summit
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 03.21.25
Tourist industry leaders convene at Seaside summit
North Coast Citizen, 03.21.25
Tourist industry leaders convene at Seaside summit
Ground News, 03.21.25
Stakeholders weigh in on lodging tax bill
The Astorian, 03.21.25
Elected Officials and government leaders continue to perpetuate unhelpful myths about transient lodging tax
North Coast Citizen, 03.21.25
In hopes of promoting Oregon fishing industry, lawmakers propose bringing seafood to public schools
OPB, 03.18.25
In hopes of promoting Oregon fishing industry, lawmakers propose bringing seafood to public schools
Spot on Oregon, 03.18.25
In hopes of promoting Oregon fishing industry, lawmakers propose bringing seafood to public schools
KLCC, 03.18.25
Along Oregon’s coast, nonprofit aims to boost workforce development
NPR Think Out Loud, 03.12.25
Along Oregon’s coast, nonprofit aims to boost workforce development
OPB, 03.12.25
These students create fine cuisine from the Oregon coast resources they harvest
Here is Oregon 03.11.25
These students create fine cuisine from the Oregon coast resources they harvest
Oregno Live, 03.11.25
The Oregon Coast: 363 Miles of Possibilities and Experiences on The People’s Coast
Outdoor Adventure Series, 02.18.25
Winter Waters: An Oregon-based regenerative seafare series
Curry Coastal Pilot, 02.14.25
North Coast Tourism Management Network Summit planned
Cannon Beach Gazette, 02.22.25
North Coast Tourism Management Network Summit planned
North Coast Citizen, 02.22.25
Plan to shape the future of the Oregon Coast
Cannon Beach Gazette, 02.01.25
2025 Legislative Session: What Does it Mean for the Oregon Coast?
Tillamook County Pioneer, 01.26.25
Reshaping Oregon’s Coast
Courthouse News Service, 01.21.25
Seaweed-centric food celebration returns to Oregon
The Fish Site, 01.21.25
Reshaping Oregon’s Coast
Missoula Current, 01.22.25
We Took the Bus to the Oregon Coast for a Car-Free Getaway
PDX Monthly, 01.21.25
“Facts” in Oregon Coast Visitors Association Don’t Reflect Reality
Tillamook County Pioneer, 01.17.25

Plan to shape the future of the Oregon Coast
Siuslaw News 01.22.24
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Let’s Talk Tourism – Myths about Oregon’s Transient Lodging Tax
Tillamook County Pioneer, 01.11.25
Dungeness Crab season opens on the Oregon Coast
Del Norte Triplicate, 12.23.24
Dungeness Crab season opens on the Oregon Coast
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 12.23.24
15th annual Yachats New Year’s Day peace hike commemorates native suffering and resilience
Yachats News, 12.28.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
The World, 12.17.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Ground News, 12.17.24
How hatchery salmon has been recaptured to feed this Oregon coast community
Oregon Live, 12.17.24
How hatchery salmon has been recaptured to feed this Oregon coast community
Here is Oregon, 12.17.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 12.26.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Curry Coastal Pilot, 12.16.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Cannon Beach Gazette, 12.16.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Newport News Times, 12.15,24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches Coast Like a Local This Winter safety campaign
Cottage Grove Sentinel, 12.14.24
Coast Like a Local This Winter: Winter Beach Safety Tips
Tillamook County Pioneer, 12.13.24
Coast like a local this winter!
Here is Oregon, 12.13.24
Offshore Quake Thursday Creates Tsunami Warning, Evacuations on Southern Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 12.08.24
Surprises of Gifting the Oregon Coast Online: Beachy Cyber Monday 2024
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 12.01.24
Why Destinations Should Embrace Accessible Adventure Travel Now
Adventure Travel News, 11.27.24
‘Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific’
Lincoln County Leader, 11.25.24
Keeping the Bounty of the Oregon Coast Local
Travel Oregon, 11.19.24
Oregon Coast’s King Tides Project Hosts Photo Contest
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 11.14.24
Kind Traveler Launches “Every Stay Gives Back” Program on Oregon Coast
Green Living Mag, 11.13.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Welcomes Espinoza as Newest Board Member
The World, 11.11.24
Wild Rogue Open Disc Golf Tournament sees success in second year
Curry Pilot, 11.09.4
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Brings in Kind Traveler Program to Aid Charities
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 11.05.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Launches Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Program
Green Lodging News, 10.25.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association hosts annual People’s Coast Summit
MSN, 10.26.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Launches Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Program
Gold Beach Link, 10.23.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Launches Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Program
Tillamook County Pioneer, 10.23.2024
$72,000 workforce grant will bring seafood training to five schools
Yachats News, 10.17.24
Changes, Milestones on Oregon Coast Trail – Gaps Getting Addressed
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 10.07.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association hosts annual People’s Coast Summit
KVAL, 10.08.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association hosts annual People’s Coast Summit
KCBY, 10.08.24
People’s Coast Summit in Florence October 8-9
Siuslaw News, 10.08.24
Rough ‘n Wild Biking Guide to Oregon Coast Hits the Ground Running
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 09.24.24
Massive new artwork in Lincoln City builds on Oregon Mural Trail that started in Yachats, six other towns
Yachats News, 09.19.24
Oregon Addresses Beach Access For The Mobility Challenged
Medium.com, 09.16.24
Take the 2024 Oregon Tourism Industry Stakeholder Survey
Southern Oregon Business Journal, 09.15.24
Lane County rolls out accessibility mobility mat at Heceta Beach
KLCC, 09.15.24
Mobility mats rolled out at Heceta Beach to improve accessibility
KEZI, 09.09.24
Mobility mats make Heceta Beach more accessible
Fox 12 Oregon, 09.09.24
New mobility pathway at Heceta Beach aims to enhance access for all
KPIC, 09.09.24
Summit to Focus on Coastal Issues
KCFM Radio, 09.05.24
Strengthening Coastal Hospitality workshop
Siuslaw News, 09.03.24
With the help of Yachats and other coastal cities, PSU-led study will look at tourism’s effect on microplastics
Yachats News, 09.03.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches biking homepage
Curry Pilot, 09.02.24
Why Whiskey Run is the crown jewel of Oregon Coast mountain biking
Statesman Journal, 08.30.24
Ride the Dirt Wave 2024 Recap: A Year of growth and connection for the coastal mountain biking community
North Coast Citizen, 08.29.24
Ride the Dirt Wave 2024 Recap: A Year of Growth and Connection for the Coastal Mountain Biking Community
The World, 08.24.24
Gold Beach Enhances Beach Accessibility with New Mobi-mats
Curry Coastal Pilot, 08.22.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
Newpoet News Times, 08.11.24
August is Oregon Albacore Month, Celebrate with 10 Days of Tuna!
Tillamook County Pioneer, 08.08.24
A Complete Guide to Oregon Coast Cycling
Lincoln County Leader, 08.09.24
The Bounty Between the Tides
Modern Farmner, 07.26.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
Lincoln County Leader, 07.20.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 07.20.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
Curry Coastal Pilot, 07.20.24
Grant Serves to Highlight Overleaf Properties Environmentalism
Firesidemotel.com, 07.15.24
Oregon’s Coastal Ports: Pillars of our tourism ecosystem
Lincoln County Leader, 07.13.24
Be a Part of the 2024 People’s Coast Summit
Gold Beach Link, 07.12.24
Oregon’s Coastal Ports: Pillars of Our Tourism Ecosystem
The World, 06.21.24
Rising from the ashes: Artist rebuilds after scrulpture destroyed
KPIC, 06.14.24
Oregon’s Coastal Ports: Pillars of Our Tourism Ecosystem, Oregon Coast Visitors Association Snapshot Report
06.11.24
Juneteenth Celebrations Along Oregon Coast Last Longer Than June
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 06.12.24
Accessibility Oregon Coast: More in Lincoln City, Gold Beach, Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Others
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 06.11.24
High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new program
OPB, 06.11.24
This could be heaven: Seven days of adventure in Oregon, USA
Australian Geographic, 06.05.24
The Oregon Coast Trail is Getting a Facelift. Will More Hikers Follow?
Backpacker, 06.05.2024
‘Dirt Wave’ MTB event series kicks off this weekend
Bike Portland, 06.04.24
Adrenaline-Pumping Bike Races Hit Much of Oregon Coast Soon: Ride the Dirt Wave Events
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 06.02.24
Dishing Jackson Hole | Issue 25
Dishing Jackson Hole, 05.22.24
Tourism Week Brings Oregon Coast’s Florence to Show Off Some Stats
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 05.16.24
Through Shifting Tides, marine biologist leads coastal explorations
Our Coast Weekend, 05.14.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Presents Mountain Bike Oregon 2024
Southern Oregon Business Journal, 05.07.2024
Seafood butchery program in Oregon Coast high schools can help local industry
05.08.24, The Jefferson Exchange
Get hyped for Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge, Oregon, from June 20 – 23
05.07.2024, Here is Oregon
Seafood butchery program in Oregon Coast high schools can help local industry
05.08.2024, The Jefferson Exchange
Oregon Coast Visitors Association releases economic assessment for coastal counties
Curry Coastal Pilot, 05.02.24
Brookings hosts a film festival of movies on paddling
The Jefferson Exchange, 05.01.24
Connecting with Kind Travelers in Manzanita
North Coast Land Trust, 04.26.24
Transforming Sustainable Travel and Tourism: Q&A with Kind Traveler’s Jessica Blotter
Noble Studios, 04.24.24
Winning photos in the Oregon Coast King Tides photo contest announced
Happy Advertising, 04.19.24
Winning Photos in Oregon Coast King Tides Photo Contest Announced
Oregon Coast Beach Connection, 04.19.24
What’s New in Oregon 2024
Việt-Mỹ Online Magazine, 04.12.24
New but “aspirational” state plan outlines ways to overcome gaps and obstacles on 400-mile Oregon Coast Trail
Yachats News, 04.11.24
Podcast: ‘Gravel Girl’ Linda English of Dirty Freehub
BikePortland, 04.10.2024
Oregon governor signs ‘recreational immunity’ bill protecting landowners from lawsuits
OPB, 03.29.24
Oregon governor signs ‘recreational immunity’ bill protecting public landowners from lawsuits
KLCC, 03.28.24
Climate Action 101 for place managers
03.21.24, City Nation Place
Oregon Coast Visitors Association recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership
Lincoln County Leader, 03.25.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership
Tillamook Headlight Herald, 03.25.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership
The World, 03.25.24
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership at 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism
03.24.24, Tillamook County Pioneer
Climate Action 101 for place managers
03.21.24, City Nation Place
Travel Oregon announces 2023 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards
03.14.24, Here is Oregon
Travel Oregon unveils 2023 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards in Salem
03.13.24, Travel and Tour World
Oregon Coast Visitors Association releases economic assessment for coastal counties
03.12.24, North Coast Citizen
One trail, many communities: The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation
03.05.24, The World
One trail, many communities: The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation
03.02.24, Curry Pilot
One trail, many communities: The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation
03.02.24, Tillamook Headlight Herald
One trail, many communities: The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation
03.02.34, Tillamook Headlight Herald
New study shows that coastal counties rely more and more on “transfer income” from growing number of seniors
02.29.24, Yachats News
One trail, many communities: The future of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation
02.29.24, Lincoln County Leader
Oregon Coast Visitors Association releases economic assessment for coastal counties
02.25.24, Tillamook Headlight Herald
Oregon Coast Visitors Association releases economic assessment for coastal counties
02.24.24, Tillamook Headlight Herald
Local seafood good for the heart, mind and conscience
02.22.24, The News Guard
Sustainable Tourism: Protecting Communities and Environments for Future Generations
02.20.23, AAA
Study: Mid-coast trending toward greater reliance on retirees
02.23.24, Lincoln County Leader
Revitalizing the Oregon Coast: How Local Seafood is Charting a Course for Healthier, Sustainable Futures
02.21.24, BNN
Local seafood good for the heart, mind and conscience
02.21.24, Curry Coastal Pilot
Local seafood good for the heart, mind and conscience
02.19.24, Tillamook Headlight Herald
Florence looks to grow healthcare jobs and add housing
02.19.2024, KLCC
Local seafood good for the heart, mind and conscience
02.13.2024, The World
Working with Purpose, Forever
02.14.24, Hakai Magazine
TAKE THE SURVEY – Oregon Resident Sentiment Survey: Responses Needed from the Oregon Coast by Feb. 1st
01.24.24, Tillamook County Pioneer
Visitors association urges residents to complete tourism survey
01.11.24, The Astorian
Oregon Resident Sentiment Survey: Responses Needed from the Oregon Coast
1.11.24, Gold Beach Link

Oregon tourism putting money into improving accessibility on the Coast
12.19.23, Jefferson Public Radio
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.18.23, The News Guard
Charging Station Support
12.17.23, Curry Coastal Pilot
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.18.23, The News Guard
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.13.23, Siuslaw News
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.13.23, Cannon Beach Gazette
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.13.23, Yahoo News
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.13.23, Tillamook Headlight Herald
$1.1M For Oregon Coast: Funding to support Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives
12.13.23, The World
Sustainable Tourism: EV station rebate
12.08.23, The Chronicle Online
New Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Boosts Sustainable Tourism
12.08.23, Motor Mouth
Boosting Sustainable Tourism and the Adoption of Electric Vehicles on the Oregon Coast
12.09.23, Motorblog
Start Your Engines! Funding rebate to be used to sustain local tourism
12.04.2023, Tillamook Headlight Herald
Funding rebate to be used to sustain local tourism
12.04.2023, North Coast Citizen
Funding rebate to be used to sustain local tourism
12.04.2023, Newport News Times
Start Your Engines! Funding rebate to be used to sustain local tourism
12.04.2023, Curry Coastal Pilot
Agencies release a plan to better connect pieces of the Oregon Coast Trail
11.10.2023, OPB
New with Upcoming Oregon Coast King Tides Includes More of Them, Photo Contest, Washington Dates
11.09.2023, Oregon Coast Beach Connection
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle: Oregon to Receive Nearly $900,000 to Promote Local and Regional Food Systems
11.06.2023, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Oregon Coast Trail plan seeks to improve trail connections
11.06.2023, KLCC
Here’s when to view king tides this season on the Oregon coast
10.31.2023, KGW-TV
EPA announces $3.8M for environmental justice projects in Oregon
10.25.2023, Environmental Protection Agency
Oregon Coast Visitors Association washes in a new People’s Coast Summit
10.18.2023, Here Is Oregon
Grant awarded to elevate coastal hospitality sector
10.17.2023, Oregon Business Report
North Bend hosts Solar and Electric Vechicle Fest
10.06.2023, The World
Creating pride in community while also acknowledging a painful past: Waldport’s new Louis B. Southworth Park Project contributes to a brighter future
10.04.2023, Oregon Recreation & Park Association
Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail at SWOCC speaker series
10.04.2023, Curry Coastal Pilot
October’s annular eclipse over the US will begin at the Oregon Coast
10.03.2023, OPB
October’s annular eclipse over the U.S. begins at the Oregon Coast
10.01.2023, KLCC
2023 Solar and Electric Vehicle Fest kicks off Friday in North Bend
09.19.2023, KPIC-TV
Measuring the carbon impact of your visit to the Oregon Coast
09.13.2023, Jefferson Public Radio
Set your calendars: Annular solar eclipse to sweep over Oregon, other states this October
09.12.2023, KGW-TV
2023 People’s Coast Summit to feature accessibility keynote from Wheel the World
08.07.2023, Here is Oregon
Seaside mural honoring Clatsop-Nehalem repaired
07.10.2023, Daily Astorian
Waldport stages ceremonial groundbreaking at Louis Southworth Park with the hope to begin work by late summer
07.03.2023, Yachats News
Oregon Legislature supports efforts to keep more local seafood local
06.23.2023, Tillamook County Pioneer
Oregon bronze artist Pete Helzer creates a tribute to Black pioneer Louis Southworth
06.07.2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting
$200,000 Grants Pave the Way for Accessibility at Oregon Coast
06.07.2023, PDX Monthly
Tourism increases economic gains throughout region
05.19.2023, Newport News-Times
Klootchy Creek MTB event kicks off new series of rides and races on the Oregon Coast
05.18.2023, Bike Portland
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.16.2023, Curry Coastal Pilot
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.15.2023, The News Guard, Lincoln City
Oregon Coast Visitors Association And Travel Oregon Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, Announce Increasing Economic Gains Throughout The Region
05.13.2023, Tillamook County Pioneer
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.13.2023, Cannon Beach Gazette
Tourism Dollars on Oregon Coast Reach New Heights, Boosting Local Economies
05.12.2023, Oregon Coast Beach Connection
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.11.2023, The World, Coos Bay
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.11.2023, North Coast Citizen, Manzanita
Economic Spotlight: Tourism in Oregon surging
05.10.2023, Tillamook Headlight Herald
World Tour Paddling Film Festival coming to the South Coast
05.06.2023, The World, Coos Bay
Q&A: The Surprising Truth About Oregon’s Seafood Industry
05.05.2023, The Daily Yonder
Where Is Oregon’s Seafood?
05.03.2023, Oregon Business
Local seafare facilitates healthier environment
04.30.2023 North Coast Citizen
Local seafare facilitates healthier environment
04.28.2023 Del Norte Triplicate
Making Earth Day Every Day – Oregon Coast Visitors Association announces groundbreaking climate mitigation, adaptation and resiliency plan to work on solutions
04.22.2023 Tillamook County Pioneer
OCVA announces groundbreaking mitigation, adaptation and resiliency plan
04.21.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Spring Break illustrates renewed tourism in Brookings
04.13.2023 Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
04.07.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Seaweed: It’s not just in the ocean
04.07.2023 The Chronicle, St. Helens
Seaweed: It’s not just in the ocean
04.07.2023 The Chief, St. Helens
Seaweed: It’s not just in the Ocean
04.01.2023 Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings
Progressive Oregon Coast Initiatives
04.01.2023, Accessible Journeys
OCVA now accepting grant applications
03.31.2023 Newport News-Times
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
03.31.2023 North Coast Citizen, Manzanita
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
03.31.2023 Headlight Herald, Tillamook
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
03.30.2023 Cannon Beach Gazette
Local seafood good for the heart, mind and conscience
03.30.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Local seafood is good for the heart, mind and conscience
03.29.2023 Cannon Beach Gazette
Local seafood is good for the heart, mind and conscience
03.29.2023 North Coast Citizen, Manzanita
Winter Waters Gets Oregon-Grown Seaweed Onto Local Menus; Event Finale at The Salmonberry in Wheeler April 2nd
03.29.2023 Tillamook County Pioneer
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
03.29.2023 Cannon Beach Gazette
Winter Waters gets Oregon-grown seaweed onto local menus
03.29.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Local seafood is good for the heart, mind and conscience
03.29.2023 Tillamook Headlight Herald
Seaweed: it’s not just in the ocean
03.28.2023 News Guard, Lincoln City
Winter Waters
03.28.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Call for applications: OCVA Give Back Donation Program
03.25.2023 Tillamook County Pioneer
Now Open: 2023 Oregon Coast Visitors Association Strategic Investment Fund
03.25.2023 Tillamook County Pioneer
Oregon Coast tourism group pushes to keep more seafood local
03.24.2023 The Other Oregon
A sustainable coast: Live, eat and play with a light footprint
03.24.2023 Our Coast Magazine, Astoria
Funds available for ‘sustainable storytelling’
03.17.2023 Newport News-Times
Funds available for businesses producing coastal tourism
03.15.2023 KPIC CBS 4, Roseburg
Funding for coastal tourism businesses now available
03.15.2023 KMTR NBC 16, Eugene
Strategic Investment Fund: OCVA opens applications
03.14.2023 Headlight Herald, Tillamook
These Oregon coast destinations make pets and their people feel right at home
03.12.2023, Here Is Oregon
Weekday Wrap
03.07.2023 Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon Coast tourism group pushes to keep more seafood local
03.06.2023 Daily Astorian, Astoria
Delights of the sea: Coastal chefs highlight sea vegetables for Winter Waters
02.15.2023 Our Coast Weekend, Astoria
Buying local seafood promotes human rights
02.10.2023 Tillamook Headlight Herald, Tillamook
Most Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Champions to Follow in 2023
02.08.2023, Sustainability Leaders United
‘Keeping Local Seafood Local’ is the mission of Ocean Cluster Initiative
02.07.2023 KATU, Portland
Ocean Cluster Initiative on mission to keep seafood local
02.07.2023 KVAL, Eugene
Ocean Cluster Initiative on mission to keep seafood local
02.07.2023 KTVL, Medford
‘Keeping Local Seafood Local’ is the mission of Ocean Cluster Initiative
02.07.2023 KMTR, Eugene
Ocean Cluster Initiative on mission to keep seafood local
02.07.2023 KPIC, Roseburg
Oregon Coast communities get grant to enhance accessibility
02.06.2023 Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon’s putting its best face forward to attract more visitors
2.02.2023 KXL 101 FM News
Column: Planes passing in the night
02.02.2023 News Guard, Lincoln City
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive over $200K for accessibility initiatives
01.29.2023 North Coast Citizen, Manzanita
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive over $200K for accessibility initiatives
01.29.2023 The World, Coos Bay
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive over $200K for accessibility initiatives
01.29.2023 Cannon Beach Gazette, Cannon Beach
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive over $200K for accessibility initiatives
01.28.2023 Tillamook County Pioneer
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive over $200K for accessibility initiatives
01.28.2023 Headlight Herald, Tillamook
Study: 90% of Oregon seafood leaves the state as exports
01.27.2023 Undercurrent News
Winter Waters Is a New Seafood-Focused Festival Coming Your Way in February
01.26.2023 Willamette Week, Portland
Trying to Keep ‘Local’ Seafood Local
01.25.2023 The News-Times, Newport
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive $200K to improve accessibility for disabled visitors
01.24.2023 KPIC, Roseburg
Oregon Coast tourism partners receive $200K to improve accessibility for disabled visitors
01.24.2023 KTVL, Medford
Campaign aims to send more Oregon seafood to Oregon tables
01.24.2023 Jefferson Public Radio
Capturing Value: OCVA launches new effort to keep local seafood local
01.19.2023 The News Guard, Lincoln City
Coastal tourism management group aims to keep the ‘local’ in Oregon’s local seafood
01.19.2023 Cannon Beach Gazette, Cannon Beach
Oregon culinary event aims to catalyse interest in seaweeds
01.05.2023 The Fish Site, International

Oregon coast seeing first king tides of the season
11.27.2021 Oregon Live, Oregon

The Glasgow Declaration: An urgent global call for commitment to a decade of climate action in tourism
08.21.2021 Hospitality Net, World

COVID Isn’t the Only Reason Travel Will Never Be the Same
09.07.2021 The Daily Beast, USA

Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Project moving forward
09.03.2021 Newport News Times, Central Oregon Coast.

Final Art, Oysters And Brews on Saturday
09.01.2021 Newport News Times, Central Oregon Coast.

Louis Southworth, slave who bought his freedom and homesteaded near Oregon coast, chosen as namesake of new park
08.29.2021 The Oregonian, Oregon.

Annual Coastal Tourism Conference is back and better than ever
08.24.2021 The World, Coos Bay.

Kayak launch opens at Eel Lake Boat Ramp at Tugman State Park in Lakeside
07.25.2021 KCBY, Oregon.

Oregon Coast, with temps 30 degrees cooler than valley, expecting ‘overwhelming crowds’
6.25.2021 Statesman Journal, Salem

Art, Oysters and Brews Set for Rest of Summer on Central Oregon Coast
6.17.2021 Oregon Coast Beach Connection, Oregon Coast

Travel Southern Oregon Coast Announces the Kayak Launch Opening at Bumblebee Dock
6.17.2021 The World, Coos Bay

‘Art, Oysters and Brews’
5.28.2021 News Times, Newport

Oregon Coast Visitors Association joins climate initiative
5.26.2021 Newport News Times, Newport

From Food Trail to Food Hub
4.26.2021 Oregon Business, Oregon

Enhancing Their Visits
04.23.2021 Pacific City Sun, Pacific City

Saturday brings art launch to Toledo
04.16.2021 Newport News Times, Lincoln County

Wellness: Call for volunteers to serve as trail ambassadors
4.16.2021 The Headlight Herald, Tillamook

Oregon Coast Tourism declares a climate emergency
04.14.2021 Tillamook Headlight Herald, Tillamook

Oregon Coast Tourism declares a climate emergency
4.14.2021 The News Guard, Lincoln City

Oregon Coast Tourism declares a climate emergency
4.14.2021. The World, Bandon

Tillamook County Wellness; Access to Physical Activity
04.09.2021 Tillamook Today on KTIL, Tillamook

Call for volunteers in North Oregon Coast to serve as trail ambassadors
03.23.2021 Cannon Beach Gazette, Cannon Beach

Hitting the coastal arts trail
03.02.2021 Oregon ArtsWatch, Oregon

A year into the pandemic, the North Coast welcomes the return of tourism
02.19.2020 The Daily Astorian, Astoria

Oregon King Tide photo contest winners announced
02.10.2021 The News Guard, Lincoln City

2020 in Kindsight: OCVA recognizes 20 of the kindest coasties
02.02.2021 North Coast Citizen, North Coast

2020 in Kindsight: OCVA recognizes 20 of the kindest coasties
02.02.2021 The Headlight Herald, Tillamook

2020 in Kindsight: OCVA Recognizes 20 of the Kindest Coasties
02.01.2021 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook

OCVA recognizes coast’s ‘kindest’
02.01.2021 The World, Bandon

You’re invited: North Coast Tourism Community Forum – March 9th
02.07.2020 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook County

Oregon’s North Coast Bands Together to Manage Regional Tourism Impacts
02.04.2020 Oregon Business, Oregon

Connecting Florence and Eugene
01.31.2020 Siuslaw News, Oregon Coast

Year in review for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve: Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve mixed new events with the tried-and-true in 2019 outreach
01.30.2020 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook County

Oregon Coast Public Art Trail back on track
01.23.2020 Newport News Times, Lincoln County

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest honored in Depoe Bay
12.24.19 The News Guard, Lincoln County

Oregon Film Trail sign unveiled
12.23.19 Newport News Times, Newport

Travel Oregon seeks to ‘create a better life for all Oregonians’
12.13.19 Siuslaw News, Oregon Coast

Trailkeepers of Oregon hosts Oregon Coast Trail Party at Cape Lookout
12.08.2019 Headlight Herald, Tillamook

Depoe Bay Celebrates Filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on Oregon Coast
12.04.2019 Beach Connection, Oregon Coast

Tourism: Oregon Mural Trail runs through Gold Beach
10.29.2019 Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings – Harbor

Culture: Ferment, Create, Explore with Live Culture Coast
10.26.2019 Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings-Harbor

Foundation Sponsors African American Outdoor Association Campout
10.25.2019 Oregon State Parks Foundation, Oregon

Director’s Chair: October sweepstakes and Seaside is the winner
10.24.2019 Seaside Signal, Seaside

Oregon Film Trail
10.21.2019 Seaside Signal, Seaside

Wed 8 AM | Oregon Coast Comes Alive With “Live Culture”
10.15.2019 Jefferson Public Radio, Southern Oregon

Oregon Film Trail marks iconic Ecola State Park movie scenes
10.14.2019 The Daily Astorian, Astoria

Kayak launch in Bandon first one of many planned
10.09.2019 The World, Bandon

Waldport Chamber welcomes first executive director
10.08.2019 Newport News Times, Newport

Visit Tillamook Coast staff now certified as Guest Service Gold trainers
10.08.2019 Headlight Herald, Tillamook County

Photos / There’s a definite ‘Art Flurry in Curry’
10.05.2019 Coastal Curry Pilot, Brookings – Harbor

Interview with Jesse Dolin – People’s Coast Summit
10.03.2019 Lincoln County Commissioners, Lincoln County

Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce receives $40,000 in grant funding
09.28.2019 The News Guard, Lincoln City

Coastal businesses storming zip code 97118
09.27.2019 Headlight Herald, Tillamook County

Beyond the Beach: A summer of events along Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
09.18.2019 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook County

We the People – Live Culture Coast
09.06.2019 We the People, Salem

Astoria searches for balance on hotels
09.06.2019 The Astorian, Astoria

People’s Coast Summit Coming in October
09.03.2019 Newport News Times, Newport

The 2nd Annual Endless Summer Labor Day Special
09.02.209 The American Shoreline Podcast, United States

Southern Oregon Coast Hosts Unusual Fest in October: 10 Days of Food, Outdoors, Arts
08.19.2019 Oregon Coast Beach Connection, Oregon Coast

The Southern Oregon Coast cements its place as the up-and-coming travel destination of the West Coast
08.08.2019 The World Link, Oregon

People’s Coast Summit announced for October
07.27.2019 Headlight Herald, Tillamook

The Historic Oregon Film Trail celebrates scenery, history, movies like ‘The Goonies,’ ‘Stand By Me,’ and more
07.25.2019 Oregon Live, Oregon

Free Willy Jump Scene Site on N. Oregon Coast Gets Signage
07.20.2019 Oregon Beach Connection, Oregon Coast

8th Stop On The Historic Oregon Film Trail – Hammond Marina, Warrenton!
07.17.2019 The Confluence, Oregon

Celebrating new trails with a party
07.16.2018 The Seaside Signal, Seaside

Inaugural Live Culture Coast Oct. 18-27
07.12.2019 The World, Oregon

Historic Oregon Film Trail Leads to Free Willy’s Iconic Escape
07.05.2019 Clatsop News, Oregon

Coastal groups attempt to educate public on impact of marine debris
06.27.2019 The News Guard, Lincoln City

Fermenting on South Coast: Live Culture
6.5.2019 Oregon Arts Watch, Oregon

Sparking change, one piece of plastic at a time
5.21.2019 Seaside Signal, Seaside

Oregon Coast Visitors Association – Interview with Arica Sears
5.7.2019 BOSS FM, Oregon Coast

Surfrider Presents Ocean Recreation & Science Hearing at Capitol
5.1.2019 Surfrider, Oregon

Washed Ashore Presents “Art to Save the Sea” – May 6th, Bay City; May 7th, Seaside
4.16.2019 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook

RARE expands capacity of rural towns
Spring.2019 The Ford Family Foundation

Volunteers blaze a trail in Ecola State Park
3.22.2019 The Daily Astorian, Astoria

Happy Film Trails To You
2.28.2019 Shoot Online, USA

Creative Sparks Fly on The Oregon Coast
2.25.2019 Travel Oregon, Oregon

The Historic Oregon Film Trail Unveils First Signs In Astoria
1.14.2019 The Confluence, Oregon

Oregon Film Trail To Debut Alternative View Point For Goonies House And Other Film Notables
01.2019 Clatsop News, Oregon

Tourism: Growing the Coast’s Economy
01.28.2019 The News Guard, Lincoln City

Oregon Film Trail debuts in Astoria, to feature films shot throughout state
12.27.2018 The Columbia Press, Clatsop County

Take a Hike, Movie Buffs: The Historic Oregon Film Trail Opens
8.08.2019 Northern Oregon Coast This Week, Oregon Coast

Oregon Film Trail debuts in Astoria, to feature films shot throughout state
12.27.2018 The Columbia Press, Clatsop County

Take a Hike, Movie Buffs: The Historic Oregon Film Trail Opens
8.08.2019 Northern Oregon Coast This Week, Oregon Coast

Mushroom Fest this weekend in Brookings
10.30.18 Curry Coastal Pilot, Brookings-Harbor

Tourism summit tackles tourism area challenges
10.02.18 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook

Tourism studio seeks ways to manage future growth
9.28.18 The Daily Astorian, Astoria

Mountain bike trails coming to Clatsop County
9.24.18 The Daily Astorian, Astoria

Coast Radio (KMUN 91.9 FM)
8.26.18 Interview with OCVA’s Strategic Communications Coordinator
Topics: Oregon Coast Visitors Association updates and People’s Coast Summit

Tourism Studio Program Comes to the North Coast Region
9.15.2018 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook

Oregonians Against Waste
8.21.18 Oregonians Against Waste, Oregon

Oregon coast visitors dip, but spending climbs
8.3.18 Associated Press, Astoria

Big Wave Café in Manzanita Earns 100% Guest Service Gold Certification
8.3.18 Tillamook County Pioneer, Tillamook

Connecting artists and visitors along 363 miles of coastline
7.31.18 Oregon Artswatch, Oregon & The Northwest

Coquille River Water Trail releases new logo and calls on landowners for input
5.11.18 The World, Coos Bay

The Oregon Coast’s Next Trail is All About Art
4.26.18 Portland Monthly, Portland

Public Art trail proposed along coast
4.17.18 KGW8 News, Portland

Public art trail in the works for Oregon Coast
4.17.18 Oregon Live, Oregon

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