EDITOR’S NOTE: As Tillamook Country prepares to enter Phase 2 on Monday June 8th, neighboring Lincoln County, today is reporting one of the largest outbreaks on the coast with currently over 60…
Category: South Tillamook County
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…
South County State Parks: Some Day Use Areas Reopened May 30th; Cape Lookout Campground to open June 9th
What about South County Oregon State Parks? Here’s the run down from Kirk Barham, Oregon State Parks Cape Lookout unit manager: Cape Lookout campground opens June 9th, however the Day use area…
Tillamook County Sheriff Jim Horton Addresses Parking Issues in Pacific City
Hello Tillamook County, Memorial Day weekend was very busy for the Sheriff’s Office and we observed many visitors to the communities around the county. We recognize that many of the measures we…
Multiple Incidents at Cape Kiwanda Saturday May 16th – Kayakers Rescued by Coast Guard; Drug Overdose Victims Rescued from Dune
Pacific City, OR – On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 1:46 PM a call was received at Tillamook 911 of a capsized kayak in the ocean off Cape Kiwanda with a…
COMMISSIONERS SEEK MEMBERS FOR PACIFIC CITY/WOODS PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking three individuals who are passionate about improving the experience of visitors and the livability for Pacific City/Woods residents to serve on the new Pacific…
Netarts Bay Water Rescue Sunday May 3rd Ends in Tragedy
Netarts Bay, OR – At approximately 1:24 PM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call regarding a kayaker in distress. A report came in that a female kayaker, 19, of Tillamook,…
2020 South Tillamook County Summer Events Cancellations; Request for Recommendations
By Doug Olson, for the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber Birding & Blues, scheduled for April 17 – 19 was cancelled. It may possibly be rescheduled for mid-Fall of this year, but likely…
Tillamook PUD Inspection and Treatment of Wood Power Poles Program
Tillamook PUD has contracted with National Wood Treating Co. to perform detailed inspections and essential treatments on 4,500 wood power poles throughout the District’s system. The power poles scheduled for inspection are…
GRAY WHALE CARCASS AT SAND LAKE BURIED IN SAND BY STATE OFFICIALS
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – A 40-foot Gray whale carcass that washed up Saturday at Sand Lake Recreation Area was buried in the sand yesterday by beach rangers from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department…
