Oregon Coast Explored

Oregon Coast Explored The Oregon Coast Explored is dedicated to helping visitors and locals alike discover the breathtaking natural beauty and quaint coastal towns of Oregon.

By focusing on supporting small businesses, we aim to create a fun and welcoming experience for you.

01/09/2026

OR-6 at MP 35 got some snow Tuesday. It has since been melted away.

🎥 pihl excavating

Those 15 pilot whales that were refloated in New Zealand yesterday evening have re-stranded this morning. Project Jonah ...
01/09/2026

Those 15 pilot whales that were refloated in New Zealand yesterday evening have re-stranded this morning. Project Jonah said that they are showing signs of stress and fatigue and that they will try to refloat them again later this afternoon. Today marks the 3rd time they have stranded.

📍 Astoria Underground Tours offers guided walking tours through a section of the historic, abandoned tunnel system benea...
01/09/2026

📍 Astoria Underground Tours offers guided walking tours through a section of the historic, abandoned tunnel system beneath Astoria, Oregon, revealing the city's hidden history, including stories of early settlers and restored rooms.
The tours are about an hour long, explore the city's past, and feature artifacts and recreated living spaces, with guides providing historical context and sometimes spooky tales. It's a unique, family-friendly experience, though the ground is uneven, and high heels are not recommended.


https://oregoncoastexplored.org/f/astoria-unground-tours-a-blast-from-the-past?blogcategory=Activities

then vs now movie 🎬 locationShort Circuit is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by John Badham and was...
01/09/2026

then vs now movie 🎬 location
Short Circuit is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by John Badham and was released on May 9, 1986.

Filming Locations:
- Primary location: Astoria, Oregon, USA
- Various locations in Oregon, including:
- Stephanie Speck's house 🏠 - 197 Hume Ave. Astoria, Oregon 97103.

🚨 New Update Friday 9th. All 15 Pilot Whales Re-Stranded.‼️ STRANDING UPDATE ‼️ This afternoon almost 200 people spent 4...
01/09/2026

🚨 New Update Friday 9th. All 15 Pilot Whales Re-Stranded.

‼️ STRANDING UPDATE ‼️

This afternoon almost 200 people spent 4 hours in the water guiding the pod of 15 pilot whales out to deeper water in New Zealand.

The whales slowly headed out to deeper water and were last seen swimming 2 miles off the beach and tracking southwest towards Collingwood. 🐳

Their team will remain onsite tonight, tracking the whales as best we can in the windy conditions. 🤙

🗺️ In the early to mid-1900s, Japanese fishermen used hollow glass spheres, often made from recycled sake bottles, to ke...
01/09/2026

🗺️ In the early to mid-1900s, Japanese fishermen used hollow glass spheres, often made from recycled sake bottles, to keep their fishing nets and longlines afloat. These floats, known in Japan as ukidama ("floating ball"), varied in size and color and many were marked with a unique seal or Kanji symbol from the specific glass factory that produced them.

🔦The legacy of finding these authentic Japanese floats has inspired a modern tradition along the Oregon Coast. In Lincoln City, an event called Finders Keepers involves "float fairies" hiding thousands of artisan-made, hand-blown glass floats along the beaches each year for visitors to find and keep. This transforms the historical beachcombing experience into a year-round treasure hunt.

📍 Tomorrow January 9th-11th they’ll be droppng the glass balls along the beaches in Lincoln City. Word has it that they do it throughout the day and not one big drop. Good luck 🍀

National Weather Service issued a warning:⚠️ 🚨 A high risk of sneaker waves is expected to continue through at least Sun...
01/09/2026

National Weather Service issued a warning:⚠️
🚨 A high risk of sneaker waves is expected to continue through at least Sunday, January 8–11. If you’re heading to the beach, stay alert and watch the ocean closely. Keep a safe distance from the water, avoid logs and large rocks, and make sure children and pets remain well away from the surf zone.

01/08/2026

Volunteers are still out on the beach in New Zealand pouring water on the pilot whales that stranded themselves yesterday. 55 total whales stranded in shallow water. Most of them refloated with high tide, 15 of them restranded and six have died. Wish em all luck!

It’s such a relief paying less at the pumps. In Florence, average price for regular unleaded is around 2.79 a gallon. I ...
01/08/2026

It’s such a relief paying less at the pumps. In Florence, average price for regular unleaded is around 2.79 a gallon. I personally have a truck that is 38 gallons to fill.. I don’t think I’ve filled the tank completely in yrs.. 🤷🏻‍♂️
What’s the prices where you’re at? ⬇️

Looks like Hwy 26 at MP 14 got a dusting last night. This is east of Cannon Beach. 🧊
01/08/2026

Looks like Hwy 26 at MP 14 got a dusting last night. This is east of Cannon Beach. 🧊

📌 Newport Oregon- ‼️ Shawn Knuckey is facing a long and difficult recovery after being attacked in his home by a strang...
01/08/2026

📌 Newport Oregon-

‼️ Shawn Knuckey is facing a long and difficult recovery after being attacked in his home by a stranger who police say killed another man the same night.

According to his friend, Joseph Conchelos, Knuckey was stabbed multiple times in the face, chest, neck, and arms during the Jan. 2 attack. As a result of his injuries, Knuckey currently has no use of his hands and is expected to suffer long-term nerve damage.

Conchelos said Knuckey was watching television inside his RV when he heard a knock at the door. When he opened it, the man forced his way inside.

“The attacker grabbed a phone cord and tried to strangle Shawn with it,” Conchelos said. “Shawn managed to break free, but then he felt what he thought were punches to his face. In reality, he was being stabbed.”

Knuckey escaped the RV and ran to a nearby home on NW Grove Street. The homeowner opened the door to find Knuckey being attacked again. When the assailant refused to stop, the homeowner shot and killed him. The attacker was later identified as Matthew Wonser.

During their investigation, police found evidence on Wonser that led them to the Newport Inn on Highway 101. There, officers discovered the body of 58-year-old Robert Peddycoart, who had been stabbed to death in a hotel room. Police believe Wonser and Peddycoart knew each other and say Wonser was responsible for Peddycoart’s death.

Knuckey was airlifted to OHSU in Portland, where he underwent multiple emergency surgeries.

“He’s just an all-around good guy,” Conchelos said. “When this happened, it was clear he was going to need a lot of support.”

Back in history.. we all know in 1970 a 40ft s***m whale washed ashore in Florence Oregon and the Department of Transpor...
01/08/2026

Back in history.. we all know in 1970 a 40ft s***m whale washed ashore in Florence Oregon and the Department of Transportation blew it up sending blubber all over the beach and parking lot. Something they learned they’ll never do again.
But did you know just 9 years later, in 1979 41 s***m whales live stranded in Florence Oregon? It’s the largest whale stranding on the Oregon coast. None of them could be saved, and after days they started dying from suffocation and marine biologists euthanized some of them. They ended up digging a trench and using bulldozers pushing them in there. They decided to burn the carcasses in the trench, which burned for 2 days before they completely buried them on the beach. Full story in comments. ⬇️

Address

Newport, OR

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Oregon Coast Explored posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Oregon Coast Explored:

Shortcuts

Share