In November of 1996, the voters passed Measure 29-29 with over a 60% majority forming the North County Recreation District. On July 1, 1997 NCRD came into existence. In the beginning we…
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Short Sand Beach health advisory issued Sept. 27; High bacteria levels prompt OHA warning to avoid water contact
OIOpublisher PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Short Sand Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact…
North Coast League FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament begins October 15th, Volunteers Needed
Several Tillamook County schools participate in FIRST Tech Challenge, an international robotics competition involving over 100 countries, and 1 million students, mentors, and volunteers. This year’s theme is Powerplay and marks the…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Opportunities on the Coast
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Over the course of four years, I worked with Dr. Bruce Mate at the Marine Mammal Institute to authorize a Coastal Playground gray whale license plate. Eventually,…
TILLAMOOK HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: OSAA Sportsmanship Award Nomination
9/22/22 Congratulations! Tillamook Varsity Volleyball I am writing to congratulate you on your recent sportsmanship nomination. This is a recognition program that gives OSAA sport officials the opportunity to highlight the positive…
OCEANSIDE INCORPORATION, CITY COUNCIL ELECTION: DO YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS MANAGED BY THIS PERSON?
I am writing this letter to share my concern about one of the candidates for City Council should the measure to incorporate Oceanside pass. My concern is driven by this person’s ability…
Important dates for the November 8, 2022 General Election; Drop Box Locations
From Tillamook County Clerk’s Office – November 8, 2022 General Election October 2022 18 – Voter registration deadline & Party change (Registration cards postmarked October 18, 2022 are valid) 19 – First…
OCEANSIDERS UNITED: Incorporation Conversation (ongoing) – City Council Candidates
Here are the announced candidates for Oceanside’s City Council, who will take office only if the incorporation measure passes. They reflect an encouraging mix of neighborhoods. Here are the candidates in the…
Razor Clamming Closed from the Columbia River to Cascade Head
EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier this week ODFW announced “re-opening of Clatsop beaches for razor clamming Oct. 1st – now all beaches to Cascade Head are closed for razor clamming and mussel harvesting due…
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Reaches Goal of $20,000 for their Dollar for Dollar Matching Gift Challenge June 15 – September 15, 2022
The Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea) is excited to announce that we met our goal of raising $20,000 for our first-ever Matching Gift Challenge! The Charles Becker…