Oregon coast recovering from strong storm (5) Nov 19, 2009
Pacific Power says crews working around the clock managed to restore electricity to Cannon Beach customers by about 5 p.m. Tuesday ... Cannon Beach Elementary School was closed Tuesday because of the outage. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Marriages & divorces, Nov. 7 Nov 9, 2009
Quentin Guretzki of Cannon Beach and Jody Guretzki of Myrtle Point. Victor Vidal address unknown and Mona Vidal of Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Deadly foam kills seabirds, puzzles scientists Oct 29, 2009
Last week, scores more washed ashore on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula, just north of the Columbia River, and as far south as Cannon Beach, Ore. Hundreds of birds have been sent to West Coast care facilities for cleaning and feeding. (Longview Daily News, WA)
First U.S. Tsunami Shelter Planned as Earthquake Looms Oct 24, 2009
Residents of the small town of Cannon Beach are preparing to build the first tsunami-resistant shelter in the U.S. (Get ) ... Tsunami shelters exist in , but Cannon Beach (population 1,700) is the first American town to take steps toward building one. (National Geographic)
Tsunami threat looms over Pacific Northwest Oct 21, 2009
Wang has helped design a prototype for Cannon Beach, Ore ... The Cannon Beach project, for one, is a proposed renovation of the existing City Hall. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Tsunami evacuation buildings: another way to save lives in the Pacific Northwest Oct 20, 2009
This shows a conceptual design for the Cannon Beach City Hall, a Tsunami Evacuation Building (Ecola Architects, 2008) ... In Cannon Beach, Ore ... Wang estimates that the one in Cannon Beach would have an added cost of between $1 million and $2 million. (EurekAlert!)
Pilot in coast crash was disoriented Oct 18, 2009
Jason Ketcheson, 36, of Cannon Beach also had a low level of the sleep aid zolpidem in his system, but the National Transportation Safety Board couldn t determine if it impaired him. The U.S. military allows pilots to fly as soon as six hours after the use of zolpidem, according to the report obtained Thursday by The Daily Astorian newspaper. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Pilot in 2008 Gearhart crash disoriented says NTSB Oct 17, 2009
Pilot Jason Ketcheson of Cannon Beach died in the crash as did his passenger Frank Toohey, 58. Ruth Reimann, two of her children, her neice and her nephew were all inside the Gearhart home when it erupted in flames. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Seattle Man Killed, 4 Others Injured In Oregon Crash Oct 16, 2009
-- An 83-year old Lake Forest Park man died and four others were injured Wednesday night in a two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 101 south of Cannon Beach, Ore. According to Oregon State Police Sgt. Andrew Merila, at 7:30 p.m. a 1994 Volvo driven by 83-year-old Charles E. Nilson was heading northbound on Highway 101 when it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on with a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche pickup with two occupants. (KIRO TV, WA)
Motorcyclist killed in Cannon Beach collision Oct 8, 2009
-- A fatal crash closed U.S. 101 south of Cannon Beach Wednesday afternoon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT spokesman Adam Torgerson said the crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. at mile post 31, just outside Cannon Beach. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
LOCAL 14 Show draws area artists Sep 30, 2009
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Ore. workshops planned on tsunami buildings Sep 25, 2009
But regional leaders, engineers and scientists plan to gather next week in Cannon Beach and Portland to talk about a different option _ a tsunami evacuation building, or TEB.. Former Cannon Beach Mayor Jay Raskin, president of Ecola Architects, has designed a conceptual city hall building that could double as a TEB. Built of concrete, it would sit about 15 feet above the water on pilings, allowing water to flow under it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Plane owner expressed concern about pilot before Oregon crash Sep 17, 2009
The actions of the pilot, Jason Ketcheson, 36, of Cannon Beach, are a central focus of a National Transportation Safety Board investigation into the fiery crash on Aug. 4, 2008, according to a report published online Thursday by The Oregonian of Portland. A report listing a probable cause of the crash was expected this fall. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Purse found in J. B. Thomas wall presents mystery Aug 8, 2009
Contacted at her home in Cannon Beach, Wednesday, former best friend Nancy Patrain said that she was devastated when outgoing Pat moved, leaving introverted Nancy alone to deal with high school. Other online records indicate Pat was married in Vancouver, Wash. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Families mend after deadly plane crash Aug 7, 2009
On a foggy, early morning of Aug. 4, 2008, a plane flown by experienced pilot Jason Ketcheson, of Cannon Beach, crashed into the Marshalls house shortly after taking off from the Seaside airport. The house exploded into flames, killing three children: Julia Reimann, 10, of Southwest Portland, and her cousins, Hesam Sam Farrar Masoudi, 12, and Grace Masoudi, 7, of Denver, Colo. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Tsunami report highlights threats to Oregon Coast Aug 5, 2009
-- A recently published report takes a closer look at the tsunami threat to Cannon Beach and Oregon's coastal communities -- and the hazards appear worse than previously concluded ... The report concludes such an event is occurring about 150 miles off Cannon Beach, where one plate of earth is rubbing against another ... The tsunami report details how far inland tsunami waters could travel at Cannon Beach. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Searching for history, vampires and the beach in Oregon Jul 23, 2009
We visited Indian Beach at near Cannon Beach, Ore. Capt. Clark and Sacagawea journeyed to this very spot to see a beached whale in January 1806. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
More than 20,000 need to get new shots after vaccines go bad Jul 22, 2009
The vaccines had been stored and given out at the High Desert Medical Center in Burns, Providence Health & Services in Gateway, Milwaukie and Sunnyside clinics in the Portland area; Cannon Beach, Seaside and Warrenton clinics on the north coast; and Doctors Clinic, Jacksonville, Medford Family Practice and Shady Cove clinics in southern Oregon. The Corvallis Clinic, with approximately 14,000 patients who received vaccine from its clinics in Albany, Corvallis and Philomath. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Valley Art opens Burris, Fritz during First Wednesday party Jul 1, 2009
Burris says, "A pot is a private moment that takes place between a potter and a piece of clay. This process should be fun. This joy is what the user should take home and treasure. Fritz lives in Aloha and works in oil, transparent watercolor, acrylic and mixed media - watercolor and collage. A member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, she attended Portland Community College and received a scholarship to attend Sergei Bongard School of Art in Santa Monica, Calif. She has also done much... (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Clean Beach Council Releases Annual List of Clean and Healthy Beaches National Clean Beaches Week Promotes "Family Beach Safety" Jul 1, 2009
Clean Beach Council Releases Annual List of Clean and Healthy Beaches National Clean Beaches Week Promotes "Family Beach Safety" - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Columbia Banking System Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Jun 30, 2009
Columbia Bank does business under the Bank of Astoria name at the Bank of Astoria's former branches located in Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach in Clatsop County and in Manzanita and Tillamook in Tillamook County. More information about Columbia can be found on its website at. (PR Newswire)
Extremely low tides reveal aquatic wonders along the coast this week Jun 24, 2009
explore the freshly exposed plants and animals in the tide pools around Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach during low tide Monday morning ... The walk to the first needle of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach will be uncovered, said Suzanne Williams of the Cannon Beach Visitors Center. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Low tides to allow coast exploration Jun 21, 2009
The tide pools around Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach will be easily accessible to view creatures. The low tides also will expose the ghost forest of 2,000-year-old tree stumps at Neskowin. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stylish digs along the Oregon Coast Jun 19, 2009
Be sure to explore the Cannon Beach art colony, comprising 19 galleries and crafts studios; then hit the sand to behold Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-tall basalt formation that's the third-largest such ocean monolith in the world. You might also want to scope out a spot for dinner in Cannon Beach -- locals love the French-Italian dishes such as pesto-and-prawn pasta at Newmans at 988 (dinner for two $110, 503/ 436-1151) -- or stock up on Oregon wine and Tillamook cheese before heading to Arch Cape,... (CNN -- Travel)
Weekend in Portland Jun 6, 2009
Stop at the ocean communities of Seaside, Cannon Beach, Nehalem Bay, Rockaway Beach and Tillamook. Return to Portland via Oregon 18/99W just north of Lincoln City. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Art gallery owner charged in fraud case May 16, 2009
Donald Dean Seybold owns the Ernst and Ernst Collector s Gallery in Seaside and Cannon Beach. He is charged in an indictment with defrauding investors by falsely saying he was buying and reselling art on their behalf for a profit beginning in about 2004. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cannon Beach art dealer accused of Ponzi scheme May 15, 2009
- A Cannon Beach art dealer has been accused of running a Ponzi scheme that caused more than 100 investors to lose a combined $3. 2 million. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Oregon coast town wants watershed protected May 12, 2009
"It's like digging a hole in the middle of the forest and burying 4 million," said Doug Wood, of Cannon Beach, who attended a public forum on the watershed recently ... Bierly said the project is significant because it is well supported by the city of Cannon Beach and protects salmon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Today in History May 6, 2009
Cannon Beach luxury ocean front accommodations. Get a $250 Grocery Card, Recipes, Free Coupons and More. (Yahoo News)
Oregon Celebrates Its 150th Birthda... May 2, 2009
Politics of Sand in Cannon Beach. The Cannon Beach Historical Society presents a museum display dedicated to the Oregon Beach Bill and public access to the beach in Oregon ... The Oregon Beach Bill was passed in 1967 guarantying public access to Oregon's beaches after a Cannon Beach business owner's attempt to privatize the beach. (Suite101.com)
Oregon closes popular Oswald West park to camping May 2, 2009
The 2,500-acre park between Manzanita and Cannon Beach is visited by about 1 million people a year. The park's 30-site campground was closed in July after an 11-foot diameter spruce fell on several campsites last June 24. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oregon Recreation Report Apr 18, 2009
Cape Falcon, Silver Point (south of Cannon Beach) and Tillamook Head. Most of these sites are associated with state parks; look for the Whale Watching Spoken Here signs. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Ore. legislative bills oppose Idaho Power line Apr 9, 2009
Brian Clem of Salem and Deborah Boone of Cannon Beach was inspired by proposals to build liquefied natural gas import terminals on the Columbia River, along with pipelines, which some fear could bring environmental and security problems. The bill would prohibit establishing a "utility facility" in areas zoned for farm use, forest use or mixed farm and forest use if a majority of the facility's output would be used within an urban growth boundary. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hillsboro Senior Center lists travel opportunities Mar 25, 2009
Oct. 1: The Loop stops in Cannon Beach, the Tillamook Cheese Factory and the Tillamook Forest Center. Oct. 13-20: New England Back Roads tour goes from Boston to Main during fall foliage season. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Recent quakes are reminder: Northwest is due for a big one (2473) Mar 14, 2009
DOGAMI paleoseismologist Rob Witter has finished surveying a site at Ecola Creek near Cannon Beach and has begun similar work at Bradley Lake in Bandon. Using core samples from coastal lakes and rivers, Witter and a team of geologists found fossilized algae and other evidence in the 1990s that shows the coast has been submerged in marine water. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
