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Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest coming June 16th!

Otter Rock n Roll began 4 years ago in celebration of International Surfing Day.

(NEWPORT, OR) - The Surfrider Foundation will host the 4th annual Otter Rock n’ Roll Youth Surf and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day.

Observed globally, International Surfing Day celebrates the sport of surfing and helps raise awareness about issues facing our oceans, waves and beaches.

Oregon Surfer, Bobby Gumm Has Dramatic White Shark Encounter

"It was the heaviest thing I ever saw in the water in my 42 years of surfing.” - South Beach Ron Clifford Towsurfer.com/Big-Wave Addicts News

(SOUTH BEACH, Ore.) - One second you're on your surfboard, and the next you're under attack from a 2,000 Great White shark. It's the last thing local South Beach surfer Bobby Gumm expected when he hit the waves Sunday afternoon in calm conditions.

The White shark that attacked Bobby is estimated to have been 15' - 16' in length. He was sitting on his surfboard and waiting to catch a wave, he experienced this once in a lifetime encounter.

Death Investigation - Ocean Shore near Beverly Beach State Park in Lincoln County

The deceased had no identification and appeared to have been in the ocean for a few days.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Lincoln County Medical Examiner, is continuing the investigation into the death of an unidentified female found Saturday morning on a Lincoln County beach near Beverly Beach State Park.

There is no evidence at this time that the death is associated with a crime.

Police in Manhunt Locate Young Adult`s Body and Wanted Pair - UPDATE

The manner, cause of death, and positive identification is pending the results of an autopsy.

(PORTLAND, Ore) - On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Oregon law enforcement officials released information regarding the search for missing 19-year old Cody Myers of Lafayette, Oregon and asked everyone to continue to be on the lookout for Myers, two vehicles including his missing white 1999 Plymouth Breeze four-door displaying Oregon license 025 CCH, and two suspects sought in connection with a murder investigation in Everett, Washington.

Information indicates the vehicle and suspects were last known to be in the Linn, Benton, Polk and Marion counties.

Breaching Whale Strikes Sailboat Near Astoria

Nobody was injured, the vessel had been participating in the Oregon International Offshore Race to Victoria, B.C.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - A sailboat was struck by a breaching whale near the coast of Astoria, Thursday. The vessel and its crew were taking part in a race to Victoria, B.C., when the whale surfaced.

Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report from the 38-foot sailing vessel L'Orca at 9:30 a.m. after the whale breached the surface of the water and crushed the rigging and mast of the boat when it fell back into the water.

`Eden`s Garden` - a Fundraiser for Eden Bailey, Set for June 5

Donations are needed for silent auction.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The Eden Bailey Fund Committee presents "Eden's Garden," an evening of food, live music and a silent auction to raise funds for two-year-old Eden Bailey of Newport. The public is invited to the event, Sunday, June 5, from 4 to 9 pm at the Shilo Inn, 536 SW Elizabeth Street in Newport.

The daughter of Gailon Bailey and Kari Wallace, Eden was severely injured when a dog attacked her on April 4.

The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games

(Newport, Oregon) - The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games presented by Toby Murry Toyota on June 10-11-12 will feature two unique events in addition to the traditional Highland Games contests of skill and strength. Both contests are intended to become traditions at the annual festival and will feature a $100 cash prize to the winners.

Oregon Coast Aquarium to Celebrate Earth Day

A Farmers Market will feature music, sustainable products and local produce

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Earth Day with a Farmers Market, offering activities, sustainable art and information about green living and healthy choices. The event, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, April 23, is free after regular Aquarium admission.

Serious Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 229 North of Toledo

Police cautioning travelers to slow down and be alert for unexpected icy condition on roads that appear to be dry.

(TOLEDO, Ore.) - Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two vehicle head-on crash Friday afternoon on Highway 229 about six miles north of Toledo.

This crash happened on Highway 229 near milepost 26 when a driver lost control on an icy stretch after passing other vehicles, fishtailed and then traveled into the oncoming lane colliding head-on with an approaching car.

Oregon Prosecutor Pleads Guilty to Official Misconduct

Rand E. Overton was prohibited from working as a government lawyer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Lincoln County prosecutor was sentenced Tuesday after admitting he attempted to use his position to obtain sexual favors.

"Prosecutors wield great power, and any abuse of that power cannot be tolerated,” said Attorney General Kroger.