EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners increased the Tillamook County Parks parking/day use fees and annual pass costs to increase revenue to support the increased use of county parks. The annual…
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Join Community Work Party Jan. 9th, Earn Annual County Park Pass
OIOpublisher (TILLAMOOK, OR. December 22, 2020): Join Tillamook County Parks on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and earn an annual day use pass. We will work with…
Lighting Up Tillamook County – North County Light Parade Dec. 19th
The North County Holiday Light parade was put together by a team of community members in North County and everyone jumped in to assist. Here’s the Facebook “thank you” from organizer Kris…
Oregon reports 1,282 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 12 more cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 35 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,382, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported today December 22nd. OHA reported 1,282 new confirmed and…
Long-term care residents and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine; Statewide Vaccine Plan; Stay Home for the Holidays
Today, long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians the pandemic disproportionally impacts. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are more likely to suffer life-threatening…
Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates are…
OP/ED: Another roadside distraction
By Fred Bassett, Chair, Tillamook County Democrats This past week I was driving with my grandsons through Pleasant Valley but had this rather unpleasant experience. In plain sight along Hwy. 101 was…
Oregon reports 846 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 new cases, total cases at 258
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,347 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 21st. Oregon Health Authority reported 846 new confirmed…
HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Bay City Presents “Porch” Parade Friday, December 18th
As communities throughout Tillamook County have been “lighting it up”, Bay City joined in on the fun with a “porch” parade. The event flyer encouraged folks to gather on their porches or…
THANKS & GIVING: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the holiday season, we reached out to our writers and readers for inspiration. I don’t need to repeat the theme of this year’s trials and tribulations … we plan…