EDITOR’S NOTE: State Representative David Gomberg’s district used to include South Tillamook County, and we appreciated his excellent updates from the State Legislature about issues that impact the Coast. After re-districting, he…
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North Coast, Valley State Parks Closed Due to Ice, Downed Trees – Nehalem Bay, Ecola, Stub Stewart and Others
OIOpublisher (Northwest Oregon – 1/16/24) — At least nine Oregon State Parks have closed or partially closed due to ice, snow and downed trees along the North Coast and valley. The current…
Sitka Center Online Resident Talk January 18, 2024 4pm via Zoom
(OTIS, OR) – Sitka Resident Talks are an opportunity for the community to learn about the artists and scientists working in residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology through brief…
WEATHER & ROADS UPDATE, CLOSURES: NKN, NESTUCCA, TILLAMOOK SCHOOLS, TBCC CLOSED TOMORROW 1/16; Manzanita, Nehalem
NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to hazardous roads, Neah-Kah-Nie School District is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All evening activities are cancelled. District Office staff, administrators, and custodial staff report when it…
Manzanita has a New Mayor!
In Manzanita, recent changes in local governance, marked by the appointment of Kathryn Stock as mayor and subsequent council resignations, have drawn significant public attention. In the governance of Manzanita, Mayor Kathryn…
COMMENTARY: Club Manzanita – Bait and Switch Part 2
By Randy Kugler What happened to the promise of building a facility that would provide adequate space needs for City staff? The City accepted its consultant’s recommendation on office space needs that…
Bay City Appoints Liane Welch Mayor January 9th
On January 9, 2024, the City Council of Bay City unanimously appointed Liane Welch to fill the position of Mayor until the end of the term, i.e. December 31, 2024. The position…
CITY OF BAY CITY: Seeking Applicants for Budget Committee, Planning Commission & TLT Committee
The City of Bay City is accepting applications to fill vacancies on multiple committees as follows: • Three (3) vacancies on the Budget Committee The Budget Committee is composed of all members…
COMMENTARY – Club Manzanita: Bait & Switch (Part 1)
By Randy Kugler Our Planning Commission has approved the design of our new City Hall and Police Station. The Planning Commission’s responsibility was restricted to the review of the application submitted by…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 1/11/24 – Noon: Potential for severe weather this weekend; Public Works closes Cape Meares Loop Road this afternoon
Starting late Friday afternoon, January 12th, freezing rain is forecast along the coast with .1” to .25” is predicted. There is potential for up to .5” south of the City of Tillamook….