By Laura Swanson, editor Today, December 5th at approximately 10:45am a rockslide occurred at the south opening of the Oceanside Tunnel partially blocking access. Netarts-Oceanside Fire/Rescue members and Tillamook Ambulance were dispatched…
Category: Breaking News
$400,000 grant puts Rainforest Reserve within reach for North Coast Land Conservancy
With announcement November 30th of a $400,000 grant award from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, North Coast Land Conservancy is now appealing to the community to complete fundraising for the Rainforest Reserve, a…
Oregon reports 1,599 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths; Tillamook County again on the list – adding 5 more cases; total cases at 131
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 905, the Oregon Health Authority reported today November 29th. As we hit this somber milestone of…
4th Annual Tillamook County Giving Guide in Mailboxes: Showcases Colorful Quilt of Services that Support All in Our Community
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Giving Guide has always been a favorite project for many reasons – I get to work with some of my favorite people (Fulcrum Community Resources – Barbara, Lucy, Lane,…
BOAT CAPSIZES IN NETARTS BAY NOVEMBER 27, ONE RESCUED, ONE MISSING
On Friday, November 27, 2020 at approximately 2:20 P.M., emergency personnel from the Oregon State Police, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Netarts Fire and Rescue, and the United States Coast Guard responded to…
Thanksgiving Search and Rescue Operation Success
Neskowin, OR – On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Thanksgiving Day, at approximately 6:30 PM, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, were called out to attempt…
Heading Into the Thanksgiving Holiday, Governor Urges Oregonians to Work Together to Keep Friends and Family Safe from COVID-19; Counties COVID-19 Risk Set, Tillamook County “Lower Risk”
Strict health and safety measures will remain in place in 21 Extreme Risk counties where COVID-19 is widespread and hospitalizations are high. Tillamook County “lower risk” – one of only five counties;…
EMERGENCY TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING: Courthouse, County Offices Closed Nov. 23-27
Tillamook County departments located in the courthouse will be closed November 23 through November 27, 2020. Circuit Court will remain open in a limited capacity. The Tillamook Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)…
OHA reports new records and renewed determination; Governor Launches New Public Awareness Campaign Urges Oregonians to Limit Social Gatherings and Wear Face Coverings
Campaign encourages Oregonians to rethink their holiday plans and reinforces that masks can save lives (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today launched a statewide public awareness campaign with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy…
Another Record High: Oregon reports 1,306 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 2 new cases, total cases at 111
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 812, the Oregon Health Authority reported today November 20th. Oregon Health Authority reported a record high…