By Brian Halvorsen The United Paws of Tillamook held its first “Kitten Shower” on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Tillamook County Library’s main branch. The event’s goal was to showcase the…
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Coast Guard airlifts stranded hiker at Ecola State Park
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard airlifted a hiker stranded on a rock piling at Ecola State Park, Wednesday night, June 12th. An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, from Coast Guard…
Visit Tillamook Coast forms not-for-profit organization, names new tourism board of directors
June 11, 2019. Tillamook, Ore. July 1 begins a new phase for Visit Tillamook Coast (VTC), the official tourism organization for Tillamook County. After five years as part of the Economic Development…
Rockaway Beach: Official Grand Opening of the Old Growth Cedar Nature Preserve Walkway Saturday June 15th
Be sure to save Saturday morning June 15th at 10am for the official opening of Phase 1 of the Rockaway Beach Old Growth Cedar Preserve. This preserve began as a gift from…
Oregon State Legislature Passes Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags
From Beverly Stein: The Tillamook Master Recyclers are pleased to report that the Oregon Legislature has passed a ban on single use plastic bags. This makes Oregon the third state to pass…
UPDATE 06/11/19: Forest Road Single Vehicle Crash Sends Six to the Hospital
The individuals involved in yesterday’s crash of a Ford F350 have been identified, all from the Tillamook area: Driver: Jack Dierking, 19yo, transported via ambulance to Tillamook Adventist Hospital Passenger 1: Destiney…
Poor run prompts ODFW to close Trask River Hatchery Hole (June 10, 2019)
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Poor returns of spring Chinook salmon, combined with low flows, and potentially elevated water temperatures has prompted the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to close the Trask River…
Take the Survey: Preschool/childcare Options in Tillamook County
Northwest Early Learning Hub is gathering input about preschool and childcare options in Tillamook County. They have asked us to share this short survey. Responses will guide planning for improving access to…
Nestucca Valley School Trails Day Engages Youth, Shows Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Available in Own Backyard
By Laura Swanson Trails Day for Nestucca Junior Senior High School students on May 29th at Camp Meriwether brought together Tillamook County Wellness partners to launch community engagement with a focus on…
Forest Road Single Vehicle Crash Sends Six to the Hospital
On Monday, June 10, 2019, at approximately 3:20am, Tillamook 911 received a call about a single vehicle crash on Kilchis Forest Rd, MP 5-6. Preliminary investigation revealed a pickup truck was traveling…
