As the Tillamook County Fair Season ends, Tillamook 4-H is nothing but grateful for the way our community supported us. To every 4-H family, 4-H Leader, Superintendent, FFA Advisors, Fair Board…
BOOK REVIEW: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy
By Jim Heffernan I read this 2019 book in June of 2026. I’d like to blame the time-lag for the review on simple writer’s block, but I think there’s something else…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Hatchery Chinook only for Buoy 10 anglers Aug. 25-Sept. 2 after strong early season
After a “lights out” early season for the Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington are adjusting regulations to manage Chinook harvest…
SEASIDE FIRE & RESCUE LOCATE LOST HIKER, WALK OUT TO SAFETY LAST NIGHT AUG. 20TH
Last night, August 20, 2026, Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a subject stranded along the rugged west coastline of Tillamook Head. Responding crews coordinated with the U.S….
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: ODFW Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Update 8/20/26; Regulatory changes ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address whale entanglements
Since 2019, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has been implementing measures to reduce the risk of whale entanglements in the commercial crab fishery. These measures are foundational to…
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH: State of the City Message FY2025 – 2026
By Charles McNeilly, Mayor The state of our city is strong. The state of our parking downtown during summer months, however, remains a test of faith. Before I continue, I want to…
𝙏𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙑𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢
The Port of Tillamook Bay Commissioners at their meeting August 19, 2026, approved a term sheet for the land lease and future sale of Tillamook’s historic World War II-era Hangar B to…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET WEEK #15- Preserve the Bounty, Fridays 4 to 7 pm
Market time again! Friday 4-7 as always. I know you don’t have enough to do this time of year already, but this is a great time to think about preserving the…
I’ve been thinking … I’m Mad as Hell
By Jim Heffernan I’ve really tried to be chill and calm, in spite of everything. Alan Watts tells me, “No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going…
BAY CITY ARTS CENTER: Bay City Pearl & Oyster Festival is getting even bigger this year! Pre-Festival Kick-off Friday 8/21 at BCAC; Festival Sat. & Sun. 8/22 & 8/23
As our food vendors, craft vendors, and volunteers are busy transforming Al Griffin Memorial Park for an incredible weekend, we’re inviting everyone to join us Friday evening for our Friday Pre-Festival Kick…
