Two years ago, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) made an investment in the future by launching its Cadet Volunteer Program. That program was built to teach discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and life-saving skills to…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Initial Columbia River spring Chinook seasons set; Sturgeon retention days added in The Dalles Pool, Feb. 22 & Feb. 26
(CLACKAMAS, OR)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted initial recreational spring Chinook seasons on the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today, February 19, 2026. Effective March 1 (downstream of Bonneville Dam) and April 1 (upstream…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Oregon reports measles outbreak; New wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
(PORTLAND, OR) –A new data tracking tool Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched today shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring statewide, public health officials say. To strengthen early detection, OHA today published a new measles wastewater surveillance dashboard showing viral concentrations by county and…
FORMERLY APPOINTED STATE SENATOR RACHEL ARMITAGE FILES FOR OPEN SENATE DISTRICT 16 SEAT
Armitage will be a pragmatic, independent problem solver for the rural North Coast. St. Helens, OR—Yesterday, February 18, 2026, former State Senator Rachel Armitage (D—St. Helens), filed to run for the seat…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): You’re invited to learn more about upcoming investments in transportation system – In-person March 5th in Tillamook; Online Open House
Join us in-person to learn more about the proposed projects in the 2027-2030 Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, also known as the STIP. This is our capital improvement plan for state and federally…
Wyden, Merkley Won’t Attend State of The Union; Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians on February 24
The Fate of The Union: Senators to co-host virtual town hall the same day as the State of the Union to answer Oregonians’ questions about protecting the Constitution and resisting Donald Trump’s assaults…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY ROADS: Temporary Road Closure – Cape Meares Loop Feb. 24-25-26
Please be advised that the new alignment of Cape Meares Loop will be closed to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24th, Wednesday, February 25th, and Thursday,…
OBITUARY: Carol J. Blum – February 27, 1940 – February 16, 2026
Carol was a loving woman who cherished and embraced life and her family. She had a selfless nature and created lasting memories that will live in the hearts of her loved ones….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Thursday
…ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COAST RANGE, CASCADES, CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND ELEVATIONS ABOVE 500 TO 1000 FEET WITHIN THE PORTLAND METRO AND WILLAMETTE VALLEY……
I’VE BEEN THINKING… AI
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about AI (Artificial Intelligence), and I just don’t trust it. I can’t shake the idea it will not benefit people like me and my…