SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Coast Guard suspended two separate searches at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday for two missing men offshore Kauai. Missing are Kyle Barrett, 37, who was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near the entrance to the Queen’s Bath trailhead, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Hanalei area. While these cases are not … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — The Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes $11 million in fiscal year 2025 for immediate upgrades to critical autonomous systems. Initial … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 — The Coast Guard recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60 medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On Sept. 8, the Coast Guard placed a $14.3 million order for delivery of 13 General Electric T700 engines for its … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 — The Coast Guard, along with multiple partner agencies, are positioned to support maritime security operations for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City Sunday through Saturday. Months of planning go into the preparation for this unique event where representatives from nearly 150 countries come together and work on a wide array … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – The Coast Guard rescued a whale watching vessel with 49 passengers aboard after it became disabled in the coastal bar near Newport, Wednesday. The captain of the 62-foot Discovery sent out a ‘mayday’ call to the Coast Guard after the vessel began producing excessive smoke and lost propulsion while in between the Yaquina Bay jetties at approximately 12:45 … [Read more...]