OIOpublisher PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Rockaway Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact with…
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St. Mary’s by the Sea Church HUGE Yard Sale Sat. Sept. 24th
HUGE YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept 24, 9 am – 4 pm, at St Mary by the Sea Church in Rockaway Beach, to benefit St Aloysius School for Girls in Uganda and Haiti…
Out and About with Backman: Events Return to the Beach – Rockaway Beach Kite Festival & Pacific City Longboard Classic Sat. Sept. 17th – Photos & Videos
Photo & Video by Don Backman The beaches were buzzing this weekend as two well-known and beloved events made returns to Tillamook County beaches. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival fell victim to…
Author Kizzie Jones Races Dachshund Nikki at 15th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals
By Robin Swain Kizzie Jones, author of the Tall Tale series of children’s books, arrived in Rockaway Beach 4th of July weekend to promote her new book, A Tall Tale About Dachshunds…
Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade 2022 – Celebrating Together Again
And the sun was shining on Rockaway Beach as hundreds lined the streets. At 10:40 am a flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard announced the parade would soon be starting….
142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS IN OREGON, SW WASHINGTON – 10:35 am, Neskowin; 10:40 am, Rockaway Beach
Portland, Ore. – The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore. will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. 142nd Wing Commander, Colonel…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces Volunteer of the Year – Cindy Kay Gregory
By Robin Swain Cindy Kay Gregory is a beautiful soul that lights up the city of Rockaway Beach. Her commitment to the community is heartfelt. Cindy Kay said, “I had an epiphany…
Rockaway Beach Announces 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal – Annie Lommen
By Robin Swain Annie Lommen is a force of nature who spreads joy everywhere she goes! At 93 years young she is still a bundle of energy, moving at a pace us…
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: Rockaway Beach Honors Fallen Veterans May 30, 2022
By Robin Swain With blue sky on the horizon, volunteers anxiously waited for the rain to pass so they could set up the memorial for our Fallen Veterans. Flowers and table setting…
Memorial Day Services – Nehalem, Rockaway & Tillamook
Nehalem Valley Historical Society – Join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 11am at Nehalem Bay American Legion Cemetery, Necarney City Road, to honor our soldiers with a special ceremony. This…