This year marks my 10th year living on the Oregon Coast. I moved here during the month of July at the start of tuna season.

There are few things as formative in childhood as going to the beach for the first time. And one of the ultimate mechanisms of nostalgia is building a sandcastle…

Whether it’s endlessly chasing a ball or protecting a herd of sheep, a dog with a job is a happier one.

In a two-week Spotlight Wall Show running through Aug. 19, the Yaquina Art Association will feature the photography of John Williams and the artwork of Alana Williams.

The beauty of farmers and crafters markets is that you never know exactly what you are going to end up coming home with.

Located east along the Yachats River toward one of Oregon's iconic covered bridges are some thriving farms that open to the public once a year to offer fresh-from-the-farm products.

Learn the fascinating history of Camp Adair straight from John Baker, camp expert and author of “Camp Adair: The Story of a World War II Cantonment.”

Don your best Hawaiian shirt and head to Primaltones Venue in Newport for the summertime themed show: "Bikini Island Burlesque."

The Alder Island Loop Trail is one of the newest places on the Central Coast to enjoy the outdoors and is a well-groomed and almost flat trek.

“Quilts by the Sea” returns after a two-year hiatus this weekend, with the Newport Recreation Center transformed into a maze of more than 300 quilts crafted by the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild.

Art About Agriculture’s annual touring exhibition of natural resource-themed artwork has landed in Newport.

Two flamenco artists at the top of their fields are coming together to bring you “Night Flowers, an evening of Flamenco” at the Primaltones Community Venue in Newport this Friday, Aug. 5.

Manager Kelly Greer describes the Newport Farmer’s Market as “a very friendly, positive place. People smile a lot when they’re here.”

The Newport/Oregon Coast Community Drum Circle has added a new event to its summer schedule, and this one has a twist.

As the warm summer days stretch into August and colors continue to bloom along the streets of Toledo, the riverfront town once again ushers in a new month with First Weekend.

What would you think I was picking up if I told you I was getting some northern highbush? If you guessed blueberries, you’d be correct.

Damn Tall Buildings are going up on the Yachats Commons stage this Sunday, Aug. 7, as the energetic bluegrass band brings an exciting show to the Central Coast.            

Henry Hoovestal is a local artist, welder and metal worker, who has spent large periods of time working as a navigator on large ocean vessels.

It is one of the bountiful legacies of our coastal community. Crab, salmon, tuna, shrimp and calamari — freshly harvested from the great Pacific Ocean.

Play along or simply enjoy the music, as the Newport/Oregon Coast Community Drum Circle presents the 12th Annual Summer Celebration Outdoor Concert Series, beginning this Saturday, July 30.