Pitch Contests: Tillamook Economic Development “Level Up” Program Launches New Entrepeneurial Program with Opportunity for Businesses The Economic Development Council of Tillamook County’s new “Level Up” progam sponsored three preliminary pitch contest…
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Hampton Lumber Announces Closure of Sawmill in Banks
(Portland, OR, January 9, 2024) – Hampton Lumber today announced the indefinite closure of its sawmill in Banks, Oregon, where operations have been curtailed since October. “We are well aware of the…
The Fern Cafe Celebrates Success with Local Supported Employment Program
By Laura Swanson The kitchen of a restaurant is busy, fast-paced and one of the most important positions, oftentimes the most difficult to fill, is the dishwasher. For the past year at…
Help Oregon Health Authority review the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons; Request applicants for review board, comments
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the recent loss of Tillamook Pharmacy, the issue of the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger may impact Tillamook County. Please share your concerns and issues experienced with OHA. See links, contact…
Tourism Grant Awards Fuel Off-Season Renaissance
The Oregon Coast is a beautiful place, but most people come in the summer, when rentals are packed, and the weather is hot and dry. The City of Manzanita and the Tillamook…
WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO OREGON COAST DEC. 27-31
OREGON COAST, Oregon—Oregon State Parks will once again host Winter Whale Watch Week at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Every year thousands of gray whales migrate south through…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Tillamook County Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Tillamook County Tourism Advisory Committee. The Board is seeking one citizen-at-large member to represent south county and…
Commercial Dungeness crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather to California border
(NEWPORT, Ore. -December 5, 2023) – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather (just south of Depoe Bay) to the California border. Pre-season testing shows that crabs remain too…
TILLAMOOK COAST HISTORY ALLIANCE: A Taste of Tillamook for the Holidays – North Pole Experience Dec. 9 & 10
By Deanna Hirt – TCCA Director of Guest Experience Operations The Tillamook Creamery has no shortage of history and experiences for guests. From the Viewing Gallery, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association receives $65,000 for accessibility program
Grant funds will improve Tillamook Coast accessibility for locals and visitors alike Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) was granted a total of $65,000 to partner with Wheel the World, a global accessible…