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Tillamook Bay Community College Commended for Achievements during Seven Year Accreditation Visit
In January, Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) received official notice from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) that its accreditation has been reaffirmed for another seven years. TBCC has been…
SERIES OF MUSIC AND THEATER EVENTS BEGINS AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – THE JESSIE MARQUEZ QUARTET WILL APPEAR ON STAGE FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT 7 PM
North County Recreation District’s Performing Art Center is thrilled to launch a a variety of music and theater events, starting with Jessie Marquez on April 1st. Latin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS BLOG: You Can’t Grow Roses on the Coast – Really??
I beg to differ with that old adage. Coastal residents grow a plethora of vibrant, stunning, beautiful roses of all shapes, sizes and varieties. As with any plant selection, you should choose…
Tillamook PUD Moving Forward with Construction, Easements for Oceanside-Netarts Transmission Line, New Substation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The TPUD Board Meeting was well-attended this week from a “call-to-action” from social media. With many citizens concerned about the TPUD Oceanside/Netarts Transmission line, which will starting construction soon. The…
Oregon surpasses 700,000 COVID-19 cases, ranks second lowest in cases per capita nationwide; Community resilience helps get through next stages of pandemic
This week Oregon crossed the threshold of 700,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Oregon now ranks second lowest among states in the number of cases per capita (16,596 per 100,000). However, the pandemic…
Oregon Department of Ag ALERT: Do you Raise Backyard Chickens or Birds? Avian Bird Flu Detected in Oregon
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Eurasian strain H5N1 has been confirmed in the Pacific Northwest. HPAI is a highly contagious, deadly disease in domestic poultry. Gardeners are often the first ones…
Two kayak launchers installed, four more beach wheelchairs arriving by June
March 18, 2022. As part of its destination management plan developed in 2019, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has been working with nonprofits and local agencies to increase outdoor access for more…
Pioneer Museum explores ‘Power of Place’ with a new exhibit opening April 9th
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will explore Tillamook’s defining industries in its newest temporary exhibit, “The Power of Place: Tillamook’s Founding Industries,” opening April, 2022. The exhibit, which will…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 3/18/22 – Weather; Roads – Hwy. 101 south of Wheeler – Restricted to One Lane; Spring Break Begins
By Gordon McCraw Friday, March 18, 2022, 08:00am Weather High clouds are streaming across the top of the high pressure ridge and dropping down across the area. The ridge is getting pushed…