The Manzanita 4th of July parade took to the streets at 1pm – down Laneda Ave. to Ocean and back up Manzanita Avenue. There was the noted absence of the Nehalem Bay…
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Rockaway Beach 4th of July 2025: Waves of Freedom Photos & Video; Firecracker Wiener Nationals
OIOpublisher A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered on the morning of July 4th, lining the streets of Rockaway Beach for the annual Independence Day Parade. This year’s theme was “Waves of Freedom.” The…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 4TH OF JULY PORCH PARADE WINNERS
The 3rd Annual Rockaway Beach Porch Parade, sponsored by the Rockaway Beach Business Association was a great success! Every year there are more entries, making it a delight (and difficult decisions) for…
THE OCEANSIDER: The World’s Best Fourth of July Parade
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks so much to Jerry Keene for his coverage of the Oceanside 4th of July parade. See below for more photos provided the the Oceanside Neighbors group. We really appreciate…
Tillamook PUD Lineworker Program Scholarships Awarded
Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce the selection of three exceptional local high school students as recipients of the Electrical Lineworker Program scholarship for the 2025 year. The scholarships have been awarded…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: July 7th, 2025 ROAD WORK; July 8th, 2025 ROAD CLOSURE – Olsen Rd / Trask River Rd / 3rd St / Fairview Rd Intersection
Please be advised that an asphalt grinder will be on-site Monday July 7th, 2025, to perform pavement grinding at the intersection of Trask River Rd, 3rd St, Fairview Rd, and Olsen Rd. All roads will…
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE – July 4, 1776; Video Reading from Tillamook Library’s Maxwell Park – 249th Birthday of US July 4, 2025
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Maxwell Park at the Tillamook Main Library, July 4, 2025: (Transcript of the Declaration of Independence) In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of…
OBITUARY: James “Jimmy” Dean Taksdal – February 17, 1962 – June 26, 2025
James “Jimmy” Dean Taksdal, 63, of Tillamook, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th at his home. He was born in Wheeler, Oregon on February 17, 1962 to Merlyn Wayne and…
4th of July Happenings throughout Tillamook County
From north to south, there are celebrations and events tomorrow July 4th. Most importantly, please be safe and keep it fun for everyone. Pack your patience – and please pack out your…
WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU? I’ve been thinking … Liberty to me
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the state of federal government and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I took a prompt that NPR sent out to readers “What does Freedom Mean to You?” and…