OIOpublisher By Karen Keltz I watched the film “Passing” on Netflix several days ago. It is not the typical, formulaic American movie. From the beginning, with legs walking from the calves down,…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Random Thoughts and Bits of News as the Holidays Begin
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 It has been a fairly quiet legislative week. As we begin the holiday season, I hope you were able to gather in the warm embrace…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – 11/29/21 – Weather
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Monday, November 29, 2021, 11:00am Weather The atmospheric river mentioned in my report last Friday sat well to the north over the weekend, giving the…
Holiday Season Garibaldi Style – Tree Lighting & Ice Skating – Photos & Videos by Don Backman
Ice skating in Garibaldi? What?!? Thanks to the City of Garibaldi, a mini-ice skating rank was set up at the new Garibaldi Grade School outdoor play area … and the season was…
Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting – Welcoming in the Season – Photos & Video by Don Backman
Santa arrived in style aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s Candy Cane Express at the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting yesterday evening, November 26, 2021. Enjoy the photos and video by Don Backman….
‘Give them a happy life every day’: Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers celebrates 20 years of Chamber membership
by Mallory Gruben, Tillamook Chamber TILLAMOOK — When it comes to senior services, Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers in Tillamook shirks the usual stereotypes. Instead of falling asleep over a bowl of…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Amanda’s Trail, a great hike, and a lesson about Oregon’s many Trails of Tears (VIDEO)
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving, and Native American Heritage and history, Don Backman explores a hike that has many meaningful messages about the plight of our local tribes….
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Holds 17th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser Dec. 10th
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – Next month the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will host its largest annual event. The 17th annual Festival of Trees gala will be held at the museum on December 10…
Holiday Traditions: Cutting Your Own Tree in the Siuslaw National Forest
As you are enjoying your turkey sandwich and other leftovers, thoughts turn to the next holiday and the centerpiece – the tree. There’s been much discussion about “shortages” and such. With an…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY UPDATE 11/24/21: Thanksgiving messages; Vaccines; Mental health support
EDITOR’S NOTE: We haven’t shared the OHA’s report in some time, just sharing the weekly update from Tillamook County Community Health Centers. With the holiday season upon us, and COVID-19 still with…