Open House May 4 at 6 pm ODF in Tillamook SALEM, Ore.— Oregon Department of Forestry will present a proposal to name Highways 6 and 131 the Trees to Seas Scenic Byway at…
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MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar whets Manzanita’s whistle, opening June 9th
By Dan Haag Mark Twain famously asserted that “too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Keep that in mind as you plan your first visit…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Annual Plant Sale April 29
By Laura Swanson, editor Tillamook County Pioneer The gardeners at Alder Creek Farm’s Community Garden have busy for months. Beginning in February, the gardeners are “coached” through seed starting and transplanting of…
Dairy Manure Spill – Tillamook Bay Closure – UPDATE 4/17/17
UPDATE – 4/17/17: The Oregon Department of Agriculture shellfish specialist is gathering samples today, April 17th, and after results are received – in 24 to 48 hours, the ODA will assess the…
CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR AMERICA’S FARMERS AND RANCHERS
WASHINGTON – America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five…
Coastal Edge Rainforest Reserve Largest Conservation Initiative in North Coast Land Conservancy History
In November 2016 North Coast Land Conservancy took the first steps toward the acquisition of approximately 3,500* acres of timberland between Arch Cape and Manzanita, Oregon, marking the single largest conservation initiative…
Wheeler Food Bank & Nehalem Bay Health District Office Building Informational Meeting April 22
The Nehalem Bay Health District will host a public information meeting 10AM to Noon on Saturday, April 22nd at Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda, Manzanita. District board members and staff will…
Threemile Canyon Farms Model for Best Practices, Doing Farming Right
by Laura Swanson It’s just not that simple, or easy. Farming, in particular dairy farming. “It’s a dynamic, biologically diverse living system that requires diligent care and attention,” describes Threemile Canyon Farms…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Annual Meeting – Staying True to What Makes Tillamook Special
By Kelly Benson & Laura Swanson Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has a vision – to be the most famous food brand in five years, was just one of the messages at…
Tillamook County Housing Task Force Community Meetings to Present Housing Market Report
By Laura Swanson Established in October of 2015, the Tillamook County Housing Task Force has completed its first major project – a housing assessment, with grants from Meyer Memorial Trust, and contributions…