High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach…
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City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update July 1, 2025
OIOpublisher By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of June 2025. The Fire Department, Rockaway Beach Patrol, and Public…
ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES – HONORS VOLUNTEER OF YEAR & PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – BARB RILEY If you have ever wondered who sprinkles a little extra sunshine (and a whole lot of helpfulness!) over our beloved Rockaway Beach, look no further…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION WORK-STUDY PROGRAM CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
Tillamook Creamery has created a new role called Work Study at TCCA’s visitor center, a program that’s is entering its 4th year! This is an amazing opportunity that requires a 2-year commitment…
THE OCEANSIDER: Community Coalition Invites Input on Option to Independently Incorporate Northern Oceanside as “Oceanside Village”
By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider The Oceanside Village Initiative Envisions Capturing $500,000 in TLT from Village Short-Term Rentals for Local Roads and Improvements In the bare-knuckled campaign against incorporation in 2022, leaders from Oceanside’s southern…
OP/ED: Manzanita’s Budget -A Look Behind The Numbers
By Randy Kugler The past few years have brought many changes to those who call Manzanita home. One means to measure our quality of life and community health can be found in…
SEASIDE AQUARIUM REPORTS HUGE SUNFISH WASHED ASHORE SOUTH OF SUNSET BEACH TODAY JUNE 28th
A large ocean sunfish just washed ashore about 1/4 mile south of the Sunset Beach approach. Measuring 6 1/2 feet in length, this monstrous fish can reach lengths of over 8 feet…
Karen Reddick Yurka Named Manzanita Citizen of the Year
Karen Reddick Yurka has been named Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year for 2025. Announcing the honor at the June 4 city council meeting, Mayor Kathryn Stock said Yurka had brought strong organizational…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Tillamook County Transportation System Plan SURVEY Closes June 30th
Help shape the future of transportation in Tillamook County! The survey is available now through June 30, 2025. Please take three minutes to answer questions about your transportation needs, priorities and the ways you travel….
PORT OF GARIBALDI: South Jetty Project Update from U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
“The contractor is continuing to construct a jetty crest haul road for trucks to deliver armor stone for repairs at the seaward (west) end of the jetty. The repairs will include re-establishing…