Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at multiple Oregon State Parks in Lincoln County. The vandalism occurred sometime between approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 21, and 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2026. Multiple state park restroom facilities were targeted, with damage ranging from the removal of paper towel dispensers to the destruction and removal of fixtures and other items from inside the facilities. Fires were also intentionally started

The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) initiated a rulemaking process to amend Parts One and Two of the Territorial Sea Plan.  Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan (TSP) is a special area management plan for the ocean that falls within Oregon’s jurisdiction. Oregon's jurisdiction extends three nautical miles west of the shoreline. The TSP serves as the administrative rule for coordination of ocean management decisions for the State. The Ocean Policy Advisory Council

Coastal communities have already shown what’s possible when they come together to protect Oregon’s coast. Following 18 coastal cleanups on July 5 that brought together 667 volunteers and removed 7,393 pounds of litter, SOLVE is calling on more coastal residents, businesses and community groups to help keep that momentum going this September. From September 18-27, SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup will bring volunteers together across Oregon and Southwest Washington t