Update: Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Oregon dies a week after ‘tragic’ rescue gone wrong A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer ...

The Coast Guard said the crew member was injured in a "tragic incident” about 140 miles off the Washington coast responding to a medical evacuation.

Coast Guard swimmer Tyler Jaggers died a week after suffering injuries while responding to a rescue in late February, the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association confirmed.

Coast Guard swimmers are the elite of the elite, and the tight-knit group is pulling together for one of its own.

This Oregon town blends coastal beauty, outdoor adventure, small-town charm, and a cinematic legacy that makes every visit memorable.

With a population around 16,000 people, the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon at the mouth of the Columbia River has an outsized role in the history of U.S. expansion. Despite its modest size, ...

Continuing our series of articles from The Astorian’s 1973 special edition celebrating our own centennial, this is legendary editor Fred Andrus’ interpretation of city history up to ...