Author: Emily Kolkemo

Culture/History

Memorial Honors Chetco Peoples

PORT OF BROOKINGS-HARBOR LAST FALL, A new commemorative site on the South Coast was completed and revealed to the public. After more than 10 years of fundraising, planning, and construction, the Chetco Indian Memorial depicts the culture and stories of the Chetco Indian people and creates a more inclusive telling […]

News

Stories of Ancient Creatures at Aquarium

The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline, opens to the public on June 11, 2021. Featuring artwork by Alaska artist Ray Troll, the exhibit is based on the book of the same name written by Troll and Dr. Kirk Johnson, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of […]

Culture/History

The Women Behind the Fleet

The Newport Fishermen’s Wives Association supports the local fishing community, offering help with both physical and emotional needs when times are tough. STORY BY CHERYL D. WANNER When the Mary B II capsized while crossing the Yaquina bar on January 8, 2019, the community of Newport rallied around the widows […]