EDITOR’S NOTE: Thousands of protests nationwide took place over the weekend of January 10th and 11th to peacefully show that democracy does not support murder, and lawless enforcement. Indivisible and other organizations…
Category: Breaking News
Structure Fire at Trask River Apartments Sunday January 11th Tragic Impacts – One Fatality & Multiple Residents Displaced
Just after noon on January 11, 2026, the Tillamook City Police Department responded to a structure fire at the Trask River Apartments located at 1007 5th Street in Tillamook, in coordination with…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: STATE’S FIRST MEASLES CASES OF 2026 CONFIRMED IN LINN COUNTY
Health officials warn public about two locations where affected individuals spent time – Lebanon Community Hospital ER & Albany General Hospital ER PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Linn County public health…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Highway 6 Closed in Both Directions Near Milepost 35 Today, Jan. 4; Remains Closed Indefinitely
Highway 6 is currently fully closed in both eastbound and westbound directions near milepost 35 due to construction to repair the washed-out section of roadway. The full closure began this morning Sunday…
Dear Congress: Venezuela
What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators this morning: I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional…
OP/ED: A Modest Suggestion to Save Democracy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc C. Johnson is a local author by way of Idaho and Nebraska. Marc serves as the president of the Nehalem Bay Health District and has been instrumental in shepherding…
NETARTS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO BOAT IN DISTRESS AT BAY ENTRANCE NEW YEAR DAY JAN. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: January 1, 2026 marks the beginning of a New Year, and this year, coincides with “King Tides” – astronomically high tides due to the full moon. These tides can cause…
Update to Oregon’s Secure, Online Voter Registration Form
Oregon Secretary of State implements House Bill 4133 SALEM, OR — As of December 30th, 2025, all eligible Oregonians will be able to register to vote through a secure, online form by submitting the last…
BAY CITY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS OF THE MONTH JANUARY 2026: Brian Cameron & Ruth Paris – Opening Friday Jan. 2nd
In January, stay tuned for local works of art by Brian Cameron and Ruth Paris. Join the artists at Bay City Arts Center for the gallery opening on Friday January 2, 2026…
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAISES OVER $5000 FOR FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY
Riverbend Players Sets Attendance Record and Raises $5,520 for the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services food pantry. Dateline: Nehalem, OR, December 23, 2025 Riverbend Players Community Theater…