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Pitch Your Tent at These Quiet Coastal Campgrounds
The Oregon Coast draws visitors from around the world all year long — but never more than in summer, when sunny beach days give way to cool nights around the campfire. For many, there’s no better way to experience the region’s natural beauty than with a night under the stars. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite under-the-radar campgrounds, each beloved for their relaxed vibes and easygoing atmosphere, to inspire your summer adventures.
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Scheduled Army Rotary Wing Late Night Flying in central Oregon
Salem, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard’s Biak Training Center, in Powell Butte, is scheduled to host active-duty Army rotary wing night training missions, outside of normal operations hours over April 24-29, 2024. The visiting unit is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Tacoma, Washington.Army rotary wing aircraft are scheduled to conduct intermittent nighttime air operations at Biak’sMilitary Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training site in order to maintain pilot and crew proficiency n
Great Mountain Biking on the Oregon Coast
Imagine carving a graceful turn as the smell of salt air fills your nostrils. Or dropping in to a perfect break with no one in sight. No, we’re not talking surfing here — this is mountain biking on the Oregon Coast. Over the past decade, new trail systems have been popping up along the Coast and might just be the state’s best-kept secret for mountain biking enthusiasts.
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Beer Lover’s Guide to the Oregon Coast
From Astoria to Brookings, dozens of coastal breweries are producing everything from a crisp lager that took gold at the country’s most prestigious competition to spontaneously fermented ales to a fig-infused stout. Here are nine beermakers that are worth a stop.
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EDALC Invests in Future Seafood Workforce
EDALC Invests in Future Seafood Workforce: High School Seafood Butchery Program Now Underway! The Oregon Coast is known for its abundant seafood, but 90 percent of what’s caught is shipped out of state. OCVA’s Oregon Ocean Cluster Initiative is looking...
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Command of Southern Oregon's 'Guardian' Battalion Passes to New Leader (Photo)
BOISE, Idaho — A change of command ceremony took place Saturday, April 20, for 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho during the unit's one-weekend-a-month training duty.Lt. Col. Jared Carpenter relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joshua Rapp in a traditional military ceremony presided over by Col. Peter Helzer, Commander of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.The 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, is headquartered in Southern Oregon and has over 15
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Presents Mountain Bike Oregon 2024
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Presents Mountain Bike Oregon 2024 We’re getting hyped for Mountain Bike Oregon (MBO), the all-inclusive three-day mountain biking festival featuring world-class singletrack in Oakridge, Oregon. Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is this year’s title sponsor, and...
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Survey Call for Oregon Coast Restaurant and Lodging Owners
Calling all restaurant and lodging owners and operators! The experiences and insights from the Oregon Coast hospitality workforce are crucial in helping us understand the challenges and successes within our industry. The Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA) is asking...
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Senator David Brock Smith Overlooking Alleged Voter Fraud — Rob Taylor Report
Senator David Brock Smith has been reported to have received campaign contributions from Thomas Tuttle, a resident of California who is now allegedly living in Gold Beach, Oregon.Records indicate that since 2016, Tuttle has made significant donations to Senator Smith's political action committee, Friends of David Brock Smith. These contributions total approximately $150,000, which includes donations both from Tuttle and posthumously from his deceased wife. Tuttle's donations have been consistent
David Brock Smith’s Rise to Power - More selected than elected
Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith has wound his way to his current position and while his path is not unique, to some it is surprising. It's at least interesting.David Brock Smith was elected as a Curry County Commissioner in 2012. Just six months later, Smith and David Itzen were faced with a recall effort. According to the article by Jane Stebbins in the Curry Coastal Pilot, the petitioners were “a dozen or so residents pursuing the recall because of their dissatisfaction with t
Political Shenanigans: The Curious Case of David Brock Smith
Well, grab your popcorn and get ready for a tale of political antics starring Oregon's very own drama king, David Brock Smith. So, picture this: Smith starts his journey as a Curry County Commissioner in 2012. But, surprise surprise, just six months in, he finds himself in the middle of a good ol' recall effort, courtesy of some ticked-off residents. Why? Well, seems they weren't too thrilled about Smith's tax implementations and his 'flip-flopping' faster than a fish out of water on his pr
Citizen Science Photo Contest Wraps Up! Take a look back at King Tide Season
Another King Tides season has drawn to a close along the Oregon Coast, and this year’s collaborative efforts of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Oregon King Tides have left a successful impression of education, awareness, and citizen science around...
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Scheduled Army Rotary Wing Late Night Flying on Northern Oregon Coast
Salem, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard’s Camp Rilea Training Center, near Warrenton, is scheduled to host active-duty Army rotary wing night training missions, April 10-19, 2024. The visiting unit is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Tacoma, Washington.Army rotary wing aircraft are scheduled to conduct intermittent nighttime air operations on Camp Rilea’s Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training site in order to maintain pilot and crew proficiency necessary to support real wor
OCVA Presents the 2024 Ride the Dirt Wave Mountain Bike Event Series
Mountain bikers, get ready! OCVA is excited to present the Ride the Dirt Wave mountain biking event series, kicking off June 8th at Klootchy Creek Trails in Clatsop County, followed by events at the Whisky Run Trails in Coos County and Big...
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Memorial service held to honor the 80th Anniversary of the 1944 explosion at former Umatilla Depot (Photo)
HERMISTON, Ore. — The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department hosted a memorial service on March 21, 2024 to observe the 80th Anniversary of the 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot which claimed the lives of six workers. Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith, representing the Columbia Development Authority, spoke to those who gathered to pay tribute to the six people who made the ultimate sacrifice.“The cause of the explosion has never been deter
Funding Available! Apply to Bring Mobi-mats to Your Oregon Coast Community
Funding Available! Apply to Bring Mobi-mats to Your Oregon Coast Community Ask any local or visitor why they came to the Oregon Coast and their answer is likely to be the same: for the beaches and incredible nature. But there...
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Memorial service to mark 80th Anniversary of 1944 explosion at former Umatilla Depot (Photo)
SALEM, Ore. - The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department are scheduled to host a memorial service to observe the 80th Anniversary of the 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot. The commemoration ceremony honoring the six people that perished in the igloo explosion will be held at the Rees Training Center near Hermiston, Oregon on March 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Please use the entrance into the depot I-82 exit 10 overpass at Lamb Rd., Hermisto
Oregon National Guard Crowns 2024 Best Warrior Winners (Photo)
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard concluded its annual Best Warrior Competition Thursday through Saturday at Camp Rilea with Pfc. Francisco Garcia was named Soldier of the Year, and Sgt. Mitchell Sierra was named Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Garcia, a light wheel mechanic with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment from Damascus, Oregon, and Sierra, an infantryman assigned to the Scout Platoon of 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment from Talent, Oregon, pr
Oregon National Guard Crowns 2024 Best Warrior Winners (Photo)
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard concluded its annual Best Warrior Competition Thursday through Saturday at Camp Rilea with Pfc. Francisco Garcia was named Soldier of the Year, and Sgt. Mitchell Sierra was named Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Garcia, a light wheel mechanic with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment from Damascus, Oregon, and Sierra, an infantryman assigned to the Scout Platoon of 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment from Talent, Oregon, pr
OCVA Recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership at the 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference
Oregon Coast Visitors Association Recognized for Partnership & Sustainability Leadership at the 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference On Monday, March 11, 2024, the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) hosted the 2024 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Salem Convention...
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