The Tillamook Warming Center will be open December 17th and 18th. The center is located at the First Christian Church at 2203 4th Street in Tillamook. The open hours are from 8pm…
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Both Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Pass Despite Aquarium Efforts
Newport, Oregon – It is with great sadness that we report of the death of the two olive ridley sea turtles despite strong Aquarium staff efforts toward their recovery. The first sea…
CARTM and Board of Commissioners Workshop Dec. 12th – Summary; Public Works to Propose Operation Plan for Manzanita Transfer Station for January 2019 at BOC Meeting Dec. 19th
By Laura Swanson After hours long workshops and many meetings over the past few months, it came down to a business plan from CARTM that outlined how the organization could continue to…
Second Sea Turtle Strands on Oregon Coast Amid Hazardous Surf Conditions
Newport, Oregon – A second female olive ridley sea turtle is under care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium after stranding in Beachside State Park in Waldport on Saturday morning, December 15th. The…
Search for Missing Person Maria del Carmen “Carmen” Quintana Continues in North County
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams have been actively searching the area, talking with neighbors and continuing to gather information since her family reported her missing in late November. If…
Deputy Honored for Distinguished Service to Tillamook County
Tillamook County – Tillamook County Reserve Deputy Eric Swanson recently received a Distinguished Service Award from the Oregon State Sheriffs Association. On December 1, 2018, Swanson also celebrated his 30th year in…
ANNOUNCEMENT: CARTM is Closing After All – Tillamook Board of Commissioners Votes to Not Renew Contract; Public Meeting to be Held Wed. Dec. 19, 6 pm at Pine Grove in Manzanita
To our dear community and supporters: We are heartbroken to announce that after many months working in good faith with county staff to continue operations at the Manzanita Transfer Station, today the…
Six Local Officers Receive Life-Saving awards
Tillamook County – Six local officers received life saving awards at the 49th Annual Oregon Peace Officers Association awards banquet, held at the Spirit Mountain Casino, on November 30, 2018. The officers…
Stranded Sea Turtle Rescued by Dedicated Samaritan in Coos Bay
Newport, Oregon – The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a severely injured and hypothermic olive ridley sea turtle this morning for care. Civilians found the turtle the afternoon of December 12th while walking…
Learn to Safely Preserve Foods Online with Preserve @ Home
Interested in safely preserving food for you and your family but don’t have time for traditional classes? It is time to think about gifting yourself or a loved one with an online,…
