By Robin Swain The City of Rockaway Beach received a $1.7 million grant from Oregon Department Of Transportation (ODOT), for the city’s section of the Salmonberry Trail. The city was one of…
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Storm Damage Causes Closure of Old Growth Big Cedar Trail Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach
OIOpublisher By Robin Swain High winds from the storm that hit the Oregon Coast December 27, 2022, wreaked much damage in Rockaway Beach and the rest of the county. Downed trees across…
Tillamook County Fire Departments Participate in Drill, Communication Plan Test January 3rd at Port of Garibaldi
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman Units from each fire department in Tillamook County came together in the evening of Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to conduct a practice fire drill and…
Christmas King Tides – Tillamook Bay Jetty Puts on Show – Video By Don Backman; Beach Safety Warnings from Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue Chief Todd Hesse
The Christmas holiday brought some wild weather to the region – with many areas just thawing from the icey grip of a a pre-Christmas ice coating from freezing rain. The holiday also…
Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association Announce Winners of “Light up Rockaway Beach”; Vote Now for the Pioneer “Lighting Up Tillamook County”
By Robin Swain The judges said it was a tough choice in all categories. The community stepped up and plugged in! The Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association would like to thank all…
Rockaway Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BBJ) Recognizes Team Promotions
By Robin Swain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is defined as a “self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds.” BJJ is considered the ultimate functional fitness. It…
Santa Trades Reindeer for Firetruck in Rockaway Beach
By Robin Swain Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue went all out to welcome Santa back to the beach. The Fire Hall was all decked out. Hot cocoa, cider and cookies from the Beach…
Rockaway Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Bringing Wellness to the Neighborhood
By Robin Swain Professor Jay Udelhoven has been involved in the Martial Arts all of his life. In 2010 Jay began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, becoming a black belt under Fabiano…
Festivities Galore in Rockaway Beach – Santacon, Holiday Vendors at Rockaway Roastery, Santa at the Rockaway Beach Fire Station Sat. Dec. 10th
Rockaway Beach will be rocking the holiday spirit on Saturday December 10th with a holiday gift vendors popup at Rockaway Roastery, a “Santacon” gathering and Santa at the Rockaway Beach Fire Station…
Rainy Day Fun Machines to Launch Second Tillamook County Location in Rockaway Beach
By Robin Swain Julie Griffiths Maxfield will be launching her second Rainy Day Fun Machine at the Rockaway Roastery on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7pm. Julie tells us that she was…