By Laura Swanson NOTE: The current Nehalem location is being sold, and the charity is looking for a new location in the three village area. Both locations are open and operating; please…
Category: Rockaway Beach
Community Grant Writing Workshops Feb. 6 & 13, Rockaway Beach
Hosted by the Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce with instruction from Visit Tillamook Coast, we are offering two community grant writing workshops to encourage Rockaway Beach and Tillamook County residents to utilize…
Storms, King Tides Watching Safety: The risks and how to avoid them – Please don’t leave your common sense at home.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Hesse and Chief Paulsen agreed to create this direct message as there continues to be documented risky behavior on the coast, and a recent death. Coastal residents regularly witness…
Rockaway Beach Receives ODOT Community Pathways Grant for Salmonberry Trail Segment; Workshop Jan. 11 to Discuss Project Manager Hiring
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…
Storm Damage Causes Closure of Old Growth Big Cedar Trail Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach
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 power…
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…
