The Morning Star Delay (1855) On January 4, 1855, the Morning Star of Tillamook—the first ship ever registered in Tillamook County—was still stuck on its launch skids. The Launch Struggle: After being christened on…
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Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters collect toys for 300 local children
Sometimes, Santa needs a little extra help and this year Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters were ready to pitch in. At their Santa’s Toy Bag event hosted at Fred Meyer on…
NETARTS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO BOAT IN DISTRESS AT BAY ENTRANCE NEW YEAR DAY JAN. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: January 1, 2026 marks the beginning of a New Year, and this year, coincides with “King Tides” – astronomically high tides due to the full moon. These tides can cause…
COAST TIME – VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE 2025 – FALL; LINKS TO RETROSPECTIVE 2025 VIDEOS
COAST TIME in partnership with the Tillamook County Pioneer proudly present RETROSPECTIVE 2025. This edition FALL 2025 covers the stories and events that shaped life here on the North Oregon Coast in…
OP/ED: Manzanita City Council – More Questions, No Answers On Classic Street Construction
By Randy Kugler Councilor Hart is the City’s answer contact for citizens who have questions on any City matter. I recently asked the Councilor for clarification of the City Manager’s statement that speed…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY – JANUARY 1, 1806: Happy New Year from Fort Clatsop! Corps of Discovery rings in New Year with the completion of Fort Clatsop
From Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, Astoria January 1, 1806: With the fort finally built, Captains Lewis and Clark issued the Fort Clatsop Detachment Orders, establishing winter protocol for…
Pacific Sing-Along Sat. Jan. 3: FREE Community Event – Featuring Song, Ukes, Food & Stories in Cannon Beach
By Watt Childress What do many citizens of the Pacific have in common with my Appalachian kin? One cultural link is a fondness for pigs. Those squealing bundles of protein come in…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Recreational Bottomfish Season
ODFW reminds anglers about the following 2026 recreational bottomfish season and regulations beginning Thursday, January 1, 2026. Changes from 2025 are in italics and underlined. Bag Limits General Marine Species: 4-fish bag limit Canary rockfish: 2-fish sub-bag limit…
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Welcomes Transformational $225,000 Donation to Support Solar Resiliency
By Laura Swanson Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue (NBFR) is beginning the new year with a significant gift that will strengthen emergency response capabilities across the Nehalem Bay region. At the December…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: COUNTY TREASURER RESIGNS; NEW TREASURER APPOINTED
Tillamook County received notice of the resignation of County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard. Ms. Blanchard submitted her resignation on December 2, 2025, with an effective date of January 2, 2026. Under Oregon law,…