Oregon families who receive SNAP will see 100% of their November benefits beginning November 7, 2025. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) confirmed on its website that full benefits will be issued following days…
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Let’s Talk Tillamook: Food Insecurity in Tillamook
A Conversation with Julia Wentzel Regional Manager, Tillamook County Services, Oregon Food Bank Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted on October 29, 2025. Federal funding for SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown is in…
Oregon Food Bank Statement on Governor Kotek’s Food Emergency Declaration; How You Can Help, Resources
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, October 31, 2025, two judges ruled that the Trump administration and USDA cannot withhold the emergency funding and must fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown – https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/31/trump-fund-snap-judges-order/ Uncertainty…
SECURITY NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES – FOOD, HOUSING, CLOTHING, COMFORTS; Garibald Fire Takes Food Donations; South County Popup Food Shed
By Patty Rinehart I want to discuss the different aspects of security in 2025, especially as they relate to our community in Tillamook County. Security means more than just feeling safe —…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA issues alert for Cannon Beach at Gower Creek
Sewage spill could increase risk of exposure to fecal bacteria PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) at Oregon Health Authority is issuing an alert for Cannon Beach at Gower…
Oregon Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) Notifies SNAP Recipients – No Benefits after Oct. 31st due to Federal Shutdown
Today, Monday October 20, 2025, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not…
GREAT OREGON SHAKE OUT OCT. 16 at 10:16AM; EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI EVACUATION DRILL
The Great Oregon ShakeOut is TOMORROW, Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 AM! Tillamook County Emergency Management will send out a Nixle/Everbridge alert about the Great ShakeOut. Not signed up for Nixle/Everbridge alerts?…
Trestle Fire Oct. 8th in Tillamook Causes Severe Damage to Railroad & Communications Infrastructure, Passenger Operations Not Impacted.
From: Trevor Park, OCSR General Manager Dear Community Members and Supporters of Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, At approximately 3:20pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, a trestle bridge over the Hoquarton Slough north…
Tillamook County Library Launches New Website October 1
The Tillamook County Library is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new website, on October 1st at www.tillabook.org. The new website represents a major step forward in usability for community members….
BOOK REVIEW: Laudato Si – Praise to You & Fratelli Tutto – Brothers All by Pope Francis
By Jim Heffernan I came across these just after the death of Pope Francis. I wish I had found them sooner. I spent 10 years in Catholic schools and have become a…