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2022 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Announced: Barbara Trout, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Board Receives Standout Volunteer Recognition
Salem, OR—Individuals, organizations, and projects that have made outstanding contributions to preserving Oregon’s heritage will receive Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards. Awards recognize action taken to preserve and share Oregon’s heritage over and…
Coast Guard rescues 7 aboard yacht 25-miles off Washington Coast over weekend
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued seven people over the weekend after the 143-foot yacht they were aboard took on water and became disabled 25-miles off the Washington coast. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…
NEWS FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Wind Energy, Supreme Court Leaks, and Checking Your Ballot
By Representative David Gomberg, District 10 This past week marked two opportunities to recognize people who make a real difference in our communities and who have faced unimaginable challenges these past two…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 5/9/22
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Monday, May 9, 2022, 10:30am A stationary trough of low pressure remains just off the coast and continues to push showers onshore. With…
Celebrating Mothers Every Day, Every Kind of Special Caregiver
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks for sharing your thoughtful words about Mothers Day , Robyn. As I read these words, names and faces popped into my head in every category. For all the moms…
ODOT: Plan ahead – OR 47 through Banks closes May 16 to October
We’re starting work soon to replace the West Fork Dairy Creek Bridge! Starting May 16, expect OR 47 to be closed to the north and south of the bridge as our crews work on…
Attention to Local Races: Support Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
While national elections often receive the most attention, local officials have more impact on our daily lives—it’s important to pay close attention to local races. I am impressed with County Commissioner Mary…
Are you a responsible Tillamook County resident?
As a responsible Tillamook County resident, I want to protect the safety of our community, especially the safety of our most vulnerable to gun violence: those living in a domestic violence situation,…
Firearms Are Deadly Serious
I read two letters to the editor in the Headlight Herald (May 3rd issue) that encouraged voters to support ballot measure 29-161. One writer stated that if passed, this measure would apply…