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Appeals Court Decision on State Timberland Goes Against Counties; Setting Aside $1 Billion Judgment
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Oregon Court of Appeals has found the state Board of Forestry is not required to maximize logging revenues on forestland obtained from counties. Instead, the Board of Forestry must…
News from State Representative David Gomberg: Kids and Cats, a New Plate, and How to Maximize Your Vote
By State Representative David Gomberg, District 10 Want a say in who becomes the Democrat or Republican nominee for Oregon governor? Tuesday is the deadline to register with a major party. Over 40% of registered…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approves grant awards to 16 organizations throughout county
April 21, 2022. Tillamook County, Oregon. Using the transient lodging tax (TLT) to benefit the community has been the primary goal of the county commissioners since the TLT was first collected in…
HomeGrown Farm Stand Readies to Re-Open in New Location at White Clover Grange
The HomeGrown Farm Stand, dedicated to Shelly Bowe, that resided at Kendra’s River Inn for a couple seasons, has now moved a bit to north down Hwy. 53 to the White Clover…
Friends of Netarts Bay Request for Proposals for Design Project
Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea – WEBS (@netartsbaywebs) is looking for a creative team to help get their next project off the ground. WEBS is working with local…
Facilities and Trails Listening Sessions
Dan Haag, Trails & Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Tillamook County Visitors Association, is hosting four listening and engagement sessions throughout Tillamook County in late April and early May. These sessions seek to gather community…
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Virtual Presentation: Trees To Tap – How Forest Practices Affect Oregon’s Municipal Water, Jon Souder, OSU
On April 14th, 2022 Jon Souder, OSU’s Forest Watershed Extension Specialist will share elements of his new book Tree’s to Tap. This book summarizes the current scientific knowledge regarding the effects of…
Local Volunteers Lead the Way for National Volunteer Month: Umpqua Bank’s Ryan Weber Volunteers at Tillamook County Outdoor School
It’s a perfect time to spring into action for National Volunteer Month this April, and there is no shortage of volunteers needed in North Oregon Coast communities. There are proven health and…
OP/ED: STRs – the Time for Action is Now
by Deb Simmons I am gratified that the Manzanita City Council will revisit the topic of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) at its regular meeting tonight, Wednesday April 6th, and, hopefully, approve the freeze…