(The following statement is from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) by Sheriff Joshua Brown I have always known that this office has an amazing group of people working here ….
Category: Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City Dorymen’s Association Blessing of the Fleet – VIDEO by Don Backman
OIOpublisher We shared Don Backman’s photos of the Blessing of the Fleet event on Saturday June 5th in Pacific City. Here is a video of the ceremony. Here’s a link to the…
Tillamook County Acquires Faye Jensen Property in Pacific City, OR
In the summer of 2020, Tillamook County was presented with a unique and rare opportunity to acquire one of the largest remaining beachfront properties in Pacific City, Oregon. On April 30th, 2021,…
New beach driving restrictions start in south Tillamook County, Cape Kiwanda fence improved
Pacific City, Oregon – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a new rule restricting driving on some beaches in south Tillamook County around Cape Kiwanda. A new fence atop the…
SPRING BREAK KICKS OFF WHALE WATCHING SEASON; WHALE WATCH WEEK PROGRAM CANCELED DUE TO PANDEMIC
The spring whale migration kicks off in late March and will last into June, but the whale watching experience will look different this year due to the pandemic. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) canceled…
Dory Boat, Jomar Sinks in Heavy Surf at Cape Kiwanda March 9th, Boat Occupants Swim to Shore
On March 9, 2021 at 10:18 am, Deputies Greiner and Berger responded to a reported capsized boat in the Pacific Ocean near Cape Kiwanda. Despite being cautioned by fellow dory fishermen due…
South County Skatepark Groundbreaking Signals Start of Long-awaited Construction at Cape Kiwanda
A ground breaking ceremony was held on February 12th to launch construction for the Pacific City Skatepark. Representatives from the Nestucca Valley Community Alliance, the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic, and Dreamland Skateparks,…
Help Clean the Beaches, Play Bingo, and Win Prizes!
Netarts, OR – Spring is right around the corner, which makes it the perfect season to spend some quality time cleaning up local beaches. Winter storms and beach visitors have left behind…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
How would proposed beach driving restrictions in South Tillamook County affect you? Deadline to submit comments Fri. Feb. 12th
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting comments through Feb. 12 about a proposed rule change that would ban driving on two sections of beach in south Tillamook County. As a resident…