$453,425 reinvested in local infrastructure, accessibility, and community spaces TILLAMOOK, Ore., 4 Feb., 2026 — The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, in partnership with Tillamook County, has awarded $453,425 in Tourism Facilities Grants for the 2025–26…
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FRIENDS OF FAMILY FARMERS: HB 4153 is not good for small farms – speak up to demand a better solution for Oregon’s farm stands
EDITOR’S NOTE: The way the rules are currently written in HB 4153, could impact many of the farm stands in Tillamook County and is counter-productive for encouraging locally produced farm products sold…
NORTH COAST PINBALL CONTINUES COMMUNITY GIVING, 2025 DONATIONS TOTAL OVER $1,000
My dear friends, When I started writing this I was feeling disoriented and unsettled. It seems normal to feel this way, as these are disorienting and unsettling times. James Baldwin said, “not…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Stand Up for Drinking Water in our Forests and Wetlands.
Stand Up for Drinking Water Here’s some information from North Coast Communities For Watershed Protection about what you can do! Update: “Save Our Wetlands” LUBA No. 2025-069 Nedonna Development v. City of…
TILLAMOOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Meet the Community Awards Business and Small Business of the Year Nominees
by Renee Aufdermauer The excitement is building for the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce’s Community Awards Banquet and auction. This January tradition serves as a moment to pause and honor the people and…
Tillamook Coast Vistors Association (TCVA) Opens Marketing, Accessibility Grants January 1
Reinvesting $200,000 in Tillamook County economy The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) will open two grant programs on January 1, 2026, providing funding opportunities for tourism-related businesses and lodging properties across Tillamook County. The…
ON THIS DAY IN LOCAL HISTORY: January 4, 1855 – Launching the Morning Star on January 5
The Morning Star Delay (1855) On January 4, 1855, the Morning Star of Tillamook—the first ship ever registered in Tillamook County—was still stuck on its launch skids. The Launch Struggle: After being christened on…
FREE BUSINESS BOOTCAMP, HOSTED BY REINVENTING RURAL AT ROCKAWAY BEACH CITY HALL, STARTS JAN. 12
If you know someone thinking about starting or growing a business, expanding their creative work, or looking for business support—please share this opportunity! Programs like this don’t come to Rockaway Beach very…
Oregon Ocean Cluster selected as finalist for Regenerative Travel Impact Awards
By Lynnee Jacks, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Industry Communications and Engagement Manager The Oregon Ocean Cluster has been selected as a finalist for the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards! Each year, Regenerative Travel highlights organizations…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Commercial crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border
(Newport, OR) – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season opens Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Crab will be available in…