Friday, July 2, 2021, 10:30am Weather The summertime pattern continues with the marine clouds pushing in each evening with the westerly flow, all the way to the Cascades. The marine layer is…
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Representative Weber announces “Unprecedented Investment” in Rural Northwest Oregon
OIOpublisher SALEM, Ore. – The 81st Oregon Legislative Assembly concluded their regular five-month session on June 26, 2021. Because of the effort and relationships built by Rep. Suzanne Weber, rural Northwest Oregon…
Opioid Use Resource for Tillamook County – OURTillamook.org – Goes Live
June 28, 2021 (Tillamook, OR) – Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County, known as OUR Tillamook, has launched a website by the same name. OURTillamook.org provides addiction, treatment and recovery information related…
HIGH AND DRY: FIREFIGHTING LEADERS URGE THE PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY RESPONSIBLY BECAUSE FIRE RISK IS HIGH AND IT’S EXTREMELY DRY
SALEM, Ore. – Fire potential remains high through the 4th of July weekend. The continued drought, recent heatwave, and forecasted hot temperatures means there is more need for caution. Oregon’s State Fire Marshal…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Gordon’s Update – Weather, Vaccines & Beach Safety (7/1/21)
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Management Thursday, July 1, 2021, 09:30am Weather Well, it looks like the weather pattern remains stuck on summer! We did have a little light precipitation overnight…
UPDATE EMERGENCY FISHING REGULATIONS – Clarifications of closures on the Nehalem River
By Laura Swanson Since the Nehalem River is home water and yesterday’s announcement* by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about fishing closures and restrictions on the Nehalem raised lots of…
OP/ED: Some Thoughts on “Pride Month” – Embrace All Differences
By Andrew Jenck Many will point to their religious beliefs when advocating against trans rights and gender identity. God created male and female, hence there are only two genders. But what if…
Plan ahead for July 4th weekend travel – Local area roads already busy, drive with care
Drive sober and slow down SALEM — Travelers celebrating Independence Day weekend can expect heavy congestion, hot and dry conditions throughout Oregon and the Northwest. Everyone should plan ahead, add travel time,…
GEEZER TRIBE: When Weeds Make Your Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Linda Shaffer is becoming the “bionic woman” (again.) So we are digging into the Geezer Tribe archives to give you this classic from June 19, 2019. Send Linda some healing…
Governor Thanks Oregonians for Dedication, Service at Reopening Celebration Today, June 30th
All remaining COVID-19 health and safety restrictions lifted in Oregon as of today (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today thanked Oregonians for their dedication and service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at a reopening celebration…