Oregon Coast Explored

01/17/2026

Don’t forget to check out (visit.yachats) Instagram page for clues tomorrow.

They drop 4 every Saturday along trails or beaches, but to find them you have to get the clues on their instagram page (visit.yachats). They will post the clues every Saturday by 10am. Good luck 🍀

01/17/2026

🪼The 13th Annual Yachats Agate Festival returns January 17–18, 2026, 10am to 5pm celebrating the beauty of Oregon Coast agates, local artists, and family-friendly fun. Taking place over Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, this beloved winter event attracts rockhounds, collectors, and curious visitors from throughout the region.
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Nearly 40 vendors will be featured across two locations—the Yachats Commons and the Yachats Lions Hall (the large yellow building on 4th Street behind the Commons). The Lions Hall will also host raffles, T-shirt sales, hands-on wire-wrapping workshops, and interactive activities, including make-and-take jewelry and fun experiences for kids of all ages.
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Be sure to visit both buildings to enjoy everything the festival has to offer.

01/16/2026

📌 Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa:
A luxury hotel in Astoria, Oregon, built 600 feet into the Columbia River on a historic cannery pier, offering panoramic views of the river and the Astoria-Megler Bridge from every private balcony. The property features elegant rooms with fireplaces, spa-style baths, and pet-friendly options, plus the only full-service spa in Astoria. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast with an omelet chef, an evening wine bar, on-site dining at Bar 600, and unique perks like a vintage car shuttle and free bikes. The hotel also highlights Astoria’s rich maritime history through its on-site Hall of History.

01/16/2026

‼️ 3 Car fender bender on Hwy 101 about a quarter mile south of Siuslaw Bridge. On north side. It’s being flagged to single lane due to service work on both sides of bridge. Plenty of signs that warn you! SLOW DOWN!! You’re just causing more issues and traffic delays. 🤦‍♂️ 🚫

01/16/2026

🚧There’s ongoing road work/bridge maintenance on Hwy 101 in Florence and it’s being flagged on north and south end of the Siuslaw River bridge. 1 lane at a time. Wait time was 12 minutes as I just went thru.

01/16/2026

1 year ago major remodeling was being done on Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874. It was officially restored as a privately maintained aid to navigation on December 7, 1996.

Construction was completed late last year and will be open again seasonally March through November.

It is believed to be the oldest structure in Newport. It is also the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached, and the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

01/16/2026

‼️ A 6.0 Earthquake off the coast of Oregon happened at 7:25pm. National tsunami center said no tsunami is expected.

01/16/2026

In the early hours of January 2, 2026, around 1 a.m., a violent knife attack occurred in Newport, Oregon. Two people were attacked, and tragically, one man lost his life.

Shawn was able to escape and ran to a nearby home, pounding on the door while being repeatedly stabbed. The homeowner immediately called 911 and, fearing for their safety, retrieved a handgun and ultimately shot and killed the attacker.

Shawn was life-flighted to OHSU in Portland, where he has undergone multiple surgeries. Doctors say he faces a long road ahead—more than a month in the hospital, followed by months of recovery at home.

Shawn is a manager at Fred Meyer. While his job is being held for him, it will be quite some time before he can return to work. In the meantime, he will need help with medical bills and everyday living expenses.

This is where our community comes in. Let’s rally around Shawn and help support him on his long road to recovery. Every bit of help makes a difference. ❤️

https://gofund.me/2961d815a

📷 Shawn Knuckey FB

01/16/2026

📍 Paradise Point State Park will continue to be closed off til an estimated date January 23rd. while the cleanup process continues on the FV Texas Lady. This closure includes the parking lot and public path to the beach.

01/16/2026

😮 The helicopter crash image from Lincoln County Sheriff’s office. 🚁
No one was killed, minor injuries. Only one occupant the pilot was in the helicopter at time of crash. Crash happened around 8:30 this morning just outside of Siletz in Logsden in a field. NTSB will be handing the investigation.

01/15/2026

📌 Coast Park is Newport Oregon’s newest Park, featuring state of the art play equipment, a magnificently detailed shipwreck, a wetland garden, and more.
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Located at 100 SW Coast St. Newport Oregon.
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01/15/2026

I made a easy link for everyone’s GoFundMe accounts from the last month. You have Fishing Vessel Valor lll that sank off the coast of Newport, Bob and Sharon that lost their entire home from the landslide, and most recent the Game Over Arcade Fire in Lincoln City. All three links and stories are posted on the webpage with links. ⬇️ If anyone knows about the FV Texas Lady and if they have a GoFundMe going on, please comment below.

https://gofund.me/4cad92a93