Year: 2023

News

Photography Exhibit at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Washington, announces the opening of Chinuk Ntsayka! We are Chinook: Photographs by Amiran White, which will be on view August 4 to November 11. The exhibit and reception are open to the public and free of charge. The exhibit will feature photographs by […]

Outdoor, Science/Marine Life

When Sharks And Surfers Collide

Story by CHERYL D. WANNER Shark encounters are rare on the Oregon Coast, but they do happen. April 22, 1998, was a perfect day for John Forse of Lincoln City to try out his new surfboard. Arriving at Gleneden Beach and finding blue skies, offshore winds, and a good swell, […]

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Aquarium Ambassador, Boots the Seal, Passes Away

Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) is mourning the loss of Boots, its beloved 35-year-old harbor seal. After medical tests revealed cancer in Boots’ esophagus, her caretakers determined her quality of life was at stake. After thorough evaluation and consideration, the decision was made to move forward with humane euthanasia. Surrounded by […]