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Hey bud!

The main rule at Tastebuds Bistro is that there are no rules.

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Where fashion meet passion

Highly trained K-9 unit dogs and their handlers help to apprehend criminal suspects when other means fail. But sometimes, even they need to take a break and have some fun.

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Some salty language

Salt. It purifies. It preserves. It seasons. To be the salt of the earth is to enhance the lives of the people closest to you.

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College to auction masters of art

The fall is off to an energetic start at Oregon Coast Community College as students, faculty and the community return to campus after more than 18 months of limited access.

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A bright idea

The elves at Explore Lincoln City are planning to make this year’s holiday lights celebration bigger and brighter than ever.  

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Fin art, in Lincoln City

While cruising down the hallway inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, you might catch a glimpse of Hegira, a large free-form fiber art piece proudly displayed in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery.

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Candy craving? Start carving.

Sharpen your carving knives and strike fear into the heart of any nearby gourds — it’s time for the Newport Recreation Center’s inaugural Pumpkin Carving Contest.

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A wonder in the woods

Renowned wood and fiber artist Monica Setziol-Phillips is exhibiting her work along with seven of her former students in the new show at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

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What If Heroes Were Not Welcome Home?

In 1942, carmakers began making war materials instead of cars, the minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18, American and Filipino defenders were forced to march on the “Bataan Death March” and the US led its first air raid attack on the Japanese Main Islands.

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School’s in at Sitka

Thousands flock every year to the Cascade Head area to enjoy its natural beauty, but only a lucky few are chosen to live and work at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, located a short walk from the Cascade Head Preserve.

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In otter news…

The reintroduction of sea otters to Oregon waters is a topic of growing interest for people on the Oregon Coast.

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Have we met?

There might be one or two reasons you can’t make it to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City right now. But don’t worry, the Newport Performing Arts Center can bring world-class opera to you, with The Met: Live in HD.

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Get pumped!

There’s no getting around it — October means it’s corn maze time.

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Tell the hubs

Come to the beach in Lincoln City for a high-octane event fueled by cool classics, 4x4s, lowriders, motorcycles and every type of American muscle car.

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Connect with seasoned artists

Summer is over and fall is here, but Toledo is keeping the coast colorful with First Weekend, a celebration of its vibrant arts community. The event offers the chance to connect with local artists at galleries and studios on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3.

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A pressing engagement

Even if you don’t have school-aged kids, the fact that the Neskowin Valley School is open again is great news, because reopening means the school’s treasured harvest festival is back, too.

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Celebrate in Ernest

Composer Ernest Bloch’s career took him all over the world but, during the latter part of his life, he and his wife chose to land in Newport’s Agate Beach area.

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Well worth the trip(le)

 The walls of the Newport Visual Arts Center are going to be almost dripping with new art during October.

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