Article & Photos By Don Backman, for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Give the board a hand,” Lisa Macy-Baker announced to the crowd of people gathered at nine o’clock in the morning on…
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Tillamook High School Transitions Program: Student Surprised with Honorary Sergeant Status, Congratulations Sergeant Seth Cardwell
OIOpublisher On Friday May 21st some of the Tillamook High School staff and Ms. Joy Griffith Richardson had the unique opportunity to take one of our students up to Camp Rilea for…
IN MEMORY OF JAN MARKLE: Family Donates Bench to Manzanita Visitors Center
From Dan Haag: Since the Manzanita Visitors Center opened in 2014, we’ve been blessed with many wonderful volunteers. On Saturday May 29th, we were touched to receive a bench and plaque honoring…
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Tide Strands Boats, 13 People Required Rescue Last Night Saturday May 29th
On May 29, 2021, 10:05 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire Department responded to a report of two boats stranded on the mud in Tillamook Bay. It was reported that…
AAUW Announces Scholarships
The Tillamook branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) is proud to announce the 2021 Scholarship Winners. They are Kara Putman, Allison Wilkes, and Baelie Werner. Kara is a Junior at…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Update May 28, 2021
⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/03/21 (Next risk level announcement will occur Tuesday June 1st and take effect on Friday June 4th. Next movement date: 06/04/21) ⏺ 3 new cases (05/21 – 05/27/21)…
Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Tillamook County; Town hall will be June 3, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday, June 3, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Tillamook County. He will update constituents on his work…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Come Out and Help Tidy Up A Cemetery for Memorial Day: Tillamook County resident launches effort to clean, chronicle cemeteries in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: There is a volunteer cleanup at Sunset Heights Memorial on Trask River Road before the Memorial Day services, tomorrow Thursday May 27th from noon to 4 pm. See below for…
Coast Guard urges boating safety this summer
SEATTLE —The Coast Guard urges boaters to be ready this National Safe Boating Week as summer nears the Pacific Northwest. This year National Safe Boating Week takes place Saturday through May 28. National Safe Boating Week promotes safe boating practices for recreational…