By Neal Lemery These are not gentle times. And, having a mean streak seems almost a requirement these days, as we navigate social media and the cultural and political climate. Our culture,…
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Columbia Pacific CCO leads opioid epidemic talks with White House drug policy advisor
OIOpublisher A top White House advisor from the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy traveled to coastal Oregon last week to learn from promising work being done to mitigate the…
Nehalem Bay State Park Holds Memorial Service Sunday May 26th
Nehalem Bay State Park, Memorial Service, Sunday May 26th – Photos by Karen Stephens Senator Jeff Merkley donated the flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol for this Memorial Day ceremony….
Oregon State Parks FREE camping and parking June 1
A big welcome to all our campers and visitors Saturday, June 1 in celebration of State Parks Day. Camping is free the night of June 1 in full hookup, electric hookup and…
Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon June 1-2; Try fishing at events around the state
SALEM, Ore.— It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or…
New Disc Golf Course Open to the Public in Tillamook; First Tillamook County Disc Golf Tournament May 30th
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator It began as an idea for a fun PE class that has turned into a new community recreation asset. Thanks to the efforts of Jamie…
SADDLE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS CLOSED MAY 28 – 31
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area will be closed to public access May 28 – 31 for various maintenance projects in the area. The park is expected to reopen at its usual time…
CAMPFIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR SUMMER CAMPING TRIPS
Memorial Day is here and for many Oregonians the holiday weekend is the start of their camping season in Oregon’s natural places. However, dry conditions are already present in many areas and…
Tillamook Takes Back The Town – Events Parade, Banners and More
Tillamook, Oregon, May 24, 2019 –The dramatic makeover for the Tillamook town center that resulted from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) highway project has given the community a strikingly fresh and…
Remembering the Fallen – Special Memorial Weekend Offer from Werner to Benefit Local VFW Post
This Memorial Day weekend, join us, Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, in honoring those who gave their lives while serving our country. Starting May 25th through May 27th, 10% of all online orders…