EDITOR’S NOTE: The traffic has already increased here in Tillamook County – allow extra time to get from place to place – pack your patience, and be extra aware of bicyclists, pedestrians…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Update 06/18/21
OIOpublisher ⏺0 new cases since June 5th ⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/24/21 ⏺Next movement date: 06/25/21 ⏺63.82% of Tillamook County residents eligible for the vaccine, vaccinated w/ at least one dose. **Note: Tillamook County has a…
Water Rescue Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach June 17, 2021; Reminder about tides, rip currents, cold water temps
On June 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District and Seaside Fire’s Surf Rescue Team were dispatched for a juvenile in the water, being “sucked out” by the tide…
Preparing for your camping trip? Fire season in effect in some areas, use care with fire
Campfires are a much-loved camping tradition. But, our drier and hotter spring and the long-term forecast for the same conditions during the next three months may mean that open flames, charcoal briquettes, and…
FIRE SEASON STARTING IN MORE ODF DISTRICTS – NWFPA (Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington & Yamhill Counties) enter Fire Season June 22nd
From Dan Goody, Astoria District Forester, 6/16/21: “We got a good shot of rain this past week which was much needed. However, warm weather has returned and will continue for the next…
Gordon’s Update Thursday, June 17, 2021 – Weather & Vaccines – Tillamook at 63.7%; State at 68.2%
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Weather – 6/17/21 10:50 am The ridge of high pressure continues but a strong marine push this morning has given us cloudy skies that will…
Orcas Make Appearances in Tillamook Bay – during Orca Awareness Month; Learn more about Transient Killer Whale Project Presentation Fri. June 18th
“The whales are part of the T049A matrilineal group and are part of the coastal west coast transient population. The big male is T049A1…you can see a small notch on the trailing…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Tillamook County Trails & Recreation Map Winner, Handy Resource
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness, the…
Gordon’s Update Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – Weather; Vaccine Clinics – Take Your Shot Sat. June 19th
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Weather – 9:20am As you can see, the wet pattern has changed as a dominating high pressure ridge builds in and dry things out until…
New online GIS-enabled map details Tillamook County’s trails and outdoor recreation areas
EDITOR’s NOTE: A collaborative project between Tillamook County Wellness, the U.S. Forest Service/Hebo Ranger Station and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has produced an interactive, live map of all types of outdoor recreation…