Paul Floyd Dillenburg was born May 27th, 1963, to William and Bessie Dillenburg, in Tillamook, Oregon. Paul was raised in Tillamook County; at the age of 15, he began working on boats…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Taking the First Step Toward Wellness
OIOpublisher Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed each May to increase understanding of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Tillamook Family Counseling Center proudly supports…
In Favor of the Proposed TLT Increase–A Vote for County Measure 29-183 is a Vote for County Workers
The proposed increase to the Transient Lodging Tax from 10% to 14% is appropriate, and necessary to retain and support critical County services. This proposal has the support of AFSCME Local 2734–Tillamook…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: States add Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishing days
(CLACKAMAS, Ore. 5/7/25) —Following an in-season assessment of the upriver spring Chinook return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a…
OREGON DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV): Starting today, REAL ID is your most important carry on
(SALEM, OR – 5/7/25) — After years of being put on standby, the federal REAL ID enforcement date has arrived at the gate. Starting today, passengers 18 and older must show a state-issued REAL…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Battle for Fairness — Sports, Business, and the American Promise
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Christy Kay for NCRD Board
One of the first gatherings I attended after the COVID lockdown was a community game night hosted by Christy Kay at her Rising Hearts Studio in Nehalem. It was a welcoming, family-friendly…
NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE SATURDAY MAY 10TH & SUNDAY MAY 11TH
Need tomato plants? The annual plant sale of the Nehalem Bay Garden Club will be held as usual on Mother’s Day weekend: Saturday, May 10th from 10-3 and Sunday, May 11th from 10 to noon. …
WE NEED YOUR HELP! United Paws Seeks Foster Volunteers
The need for foster volunteers is significant at United Paws of Tillamook. Spring brings many litters of baby kittens with no access to food or shelter, and Tillamook County animal resources are limited. UP steps in…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Some Non-Legislative Thoughts
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I thought I’d offer readers a legislative break this week and turn to news I’m seeing outside the Capitol. Earlier this…