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Aug. 17, 2026

Coast Guard warns boaters, passengers of illegal charter dangers

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is warning the boating public about the life-threatening risks and legal consequences of illegal charter operations throughout the East District.

A U.S. Coast Guard long-range interceptor boatcrew from the Legend-class cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) monitors boarding team members conducting a law enforcement boarding of a fishing vessel under Regional Fisheries Management Organizations authority in the Pacific Ocean, July 2, 2026. RFMO boardings ensure compliance with international fisheries regulations and counter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

Aug. 17, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian forces, and international partners conclude Operation North Pacific Guard 2026

JUNEAU, Alaska – The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian forces, and international partners concluded a joint

Aug. 17, 2026

Coast Guard, partners to conduct pollution response training in St. Ignace, Michigan

ST. IGNACE, Mich. — The Coast Guard and Northern Michigan Area Committee will hold an interagency training and exposition event at the Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace Tuesday and Wednesday.

Aug. 17, 2026

Update 6: Coast Guard opens all commercial ports across state of Hawaii

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu has reopened all commercial ports across the state of Hawaii as of 4 p.m. Aug. 16, following the passage of Tropical Storm Lala.

Aug. 15, 2026

Update 5: Coast Guard has rescheduled Port Condition Zulu for Honolulu County

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu has rescheduled the increase of the port heavy weather condition for commercial ports in Honolulu County from 2 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 15.

Aug. 14, 2026

Update 4: Coast Guard scheduled to increase port conditions across State of Hawaii

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu is scheduled to increase port heavy weather conditions for all commercial ports in Maui and Kauai counties at 8 p.m. Aug. 14; all commercial ports in Honolulu County at 2 a.m. Aug. 15; and all commercial ports in Kauai County again at 8 a.m. Aug. 15 due to Tropical Storm Lala.

Aug. 14, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing male at Gun Beach, Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam – Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam suspended the search for a 28-year-old male who was swept beyond the reef line at Gun Beach, Tumon, on Aug. 14, 2026.

Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, delivers remarks during the Coast Guard Northwest District change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Aug. 14, 2026. Buzzella presided over the ceremony, where Rear Adm. Michael E. Campbell relieved Rear Adm. Arex B. Avanni as district commander. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Jade M. Moen)

Aug. 14, 2026

Coast Guard Northwest District holds change of command ceremony

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard Northwest District held a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Friday. Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, presided over the ceremony in which Rear Adm. Michael E. Campbell relieved Rear Adm. Arex B. Avanni as the Northwest District commander.

Aug. 14, 2026

PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy sea trials

NEW LONDON, Conn. — Approximately 285 members of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Class of 2030 have

Aug. 14, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 2 kiteboarders off Damon Point

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard rescued two kiteboarders Tuesday evening after they were swept out to sea near Damon Point in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a notification at approximately 8 p.m., from Grays Harbor Communications 911 Center regarding two people being swept out to sea.