By Laura Swanson I received the photos of the graffiti on Rockaway Beach’s iconic old growth cedar Friday evening, July 3rd, and was heartbroken. “Oh, NO!!” was my text in reply. I’ve…
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Rockaway Beach’s Old Growth Cedar Tree Tagged with Graffiti July 4th; Police Investigating, Ongoing Vandalism, Break-ins Continue to Plague Area
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rockaway Beach city public works will be taking care of removing the graffiti today, Monday July 6th according to city manager Luke Shepard. From consulting with local arborists, the tagging…
Words Matter: Rockaway Beach Mayor Social Media Comments Racially Insensitive
A popular refrain being used by white residents of Tillamook County in response to systemic racism is that the issue is important, but it is not something we have to deal with…
Beyond the Beach: Trailhead and Beach Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
By Dan Haag for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Launched as a pilot program in late summer of 2019, the Trailhead and Beach Ambassador program was developed to connect with visitors…
RAINY DAY VILLAGE NETWORK UPDATE: Join Us Under the Rainy Day Village Umbrella
To quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” We had been so busy making “other plans” – those plans being our intent to open…
Rockaway Beach Fire Dept. Responds to Beach Grass Fire at Manhattan Beach Today April 20th
Before 4 pm this afternoon, April 20th the Rockaway Beach Fire Department was called to Manhattan beach for a brush fire. Photos by Don Best show the cleanup phase after heavy black…
Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Rockaway Beach Sunday April 19th
On Sunday April 19, 2020 the Rockaway Beach Police Department, assisted by the Tillamook City Police Department, Manzanita Department of Public Safety, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police…
Rockaway Beach Meals for Seniors “drive up”, pick up service to start Monday, March 16th
Rockaway Beach’s Meals for Seniors program at St. Mary’s by the Sea Church has also discontinued communal dining and meal service. Effective Monday, March 16th thru the end of the month, Meals…
Tillamook County Wellness: What’s Cooking? Local Chef Takes on Food Bank Challenge to Create Easy Meals
By Laura Swanson Tuesdays at the North County Food Bank in Wheeler are busy – starting early to be ready to serve the folks that will begin arriving before noon. There is…
Rockaway Beach Missing Person Located with Assist from Community Volunteers, Search & Rescue Feb. 22nd
On Saturday February 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM, the Rockaway Beach Police Department responded to a report of a missing 88-year-old male. We learned that the male had went for a walk…