By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider “It came down to the last minute, but we got it done,” said Current Cafe owner Tyler McComas in an interview with The Oceansider late Sunday afternoon. McComas called…
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SOUTH COUNTY POP-UP FOOD PANTRY NOV. 23 – Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Partners with local efforts to improve food access in South County
They’re doing it again … Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we know that folks are needing a little help to fill the cupboards. Nestucca Fire has filled their community room….
NOAA Fisheries: Experts Euthanize Oregon Humpback Whale After Unsuccessful Attempt to Free it from Beach
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Scientists, veterinary students and members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians worked together to disassemble the whale Tuesday. Tribal members performed ceremonies for the whale, and collected some of…
Senator Wyden Asks Coast Guard to Meet This Sunday in Newport About Its Unexplained Relocation of Search-and-Rescue Helicopter before Wyden’s Town Hall
“That ongoing silence about a decision that carries life-and-death consequences for Oregonians and visitors to this community is unacceptable to the people I’m proud to represent.” (Washington, D.C. – 11/19/25) – U.S. Senator…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Suspect Taken Into Custody Nov. 12 Following Two-Day Manhunt Near Cape Lookout
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with assistance from the Oregon State Police and Lincoln City Police K-9 Unit, took Alexander Eaton into custody on November 12, 2025, following a two-day manhunt in…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Hard Week for Lincoln County
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 11/17/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The announcement Wednesday night that a federal agency is no longer seeking to lease space from the City at Newport’s airport for…
Beached Juvenile Humpback Whale in Yachats
Since Saturday evening, November 15th, many on the Oregon Coast and regionally, have been following the fate of a living beached humpback whale in Yachats, Oregon. Volunteers poured in from throughout the…
Nicholas Smith Earns Prestigious Eagle Scout Rank
Tillamook’s own Nicholas Smith has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor attainable in the Scouts BSA program, a distinction earned by less then four percent of Scouts nationwide since…
Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Partners with local efforts to improve food access in South County – Pop-up Food Pantry THIS SUNDAY NOV. 16 from 1 to 3 pm
When SNAP benefits weren’t available and with the government shutdown, we knew there were going to be more people in need of food. Even though SNAP benefits came through and the shutdown…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FOOD RESOURCES: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, DONATION LOCATIONS, SPECIAL OFFERS & MORE
TILLAMOOK COUNTY TAKES CARE OF FEEDING EVERYONE … EDITOR’S NOTE: I have to say that I’m always so proud of our community and how we respond to an emergency or crisis –…