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Category: Tillamook County
Adventist Ambulance Service Statement Inaccurate Regarding Staffing Levels, Available Ambulances, Response Times
The Pioneer has been following issues and concerns about the county’s ambulance service for several years prior to the pandemic, and more recently when the Fire Defense Board issued a statement of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPOND TO SANDLAKE INCIDENT, REMINDER ABOUT SAFETY OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(June 29, 2023 9:15pm) Earlier today, TCSO Deputy Kris Wood responded to a single-vehicle ATV crash at Sandlake Recreation Area. Nestucca Fire-Rescue, Tillamook Ambulance and LifeFlight also responded – and all were…
Adventist Health Tillamook Provides Update on Hiring Event, EMS Staffing and Housing
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have received several inquiries and there are rumors about the ambulance service and staffing. The Pioneer reached out to Adventist Health with these questions and received this press release…
BEACH FIRE SAFETY TIPS FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE (VIDEO)
What is one of the most asked questions on local community social media pages? “Can we have a fire on the beach?” And the answer is “Yes, but …” Please listen to…
Oregon Department of Forestry Raises Fire Danger Level to Moderate in Northwest Oregon Effective June 29th
As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to Moderate (blue) for the Public Use Restrictions in…
Tillamook County Pioneer Association Name Jerilee Foster Henderson “Pioneer of the Year” 2023
The Tillamook County Pioneer Association is pleased to announce Jerilee Foster Henderson as the organization’s Pioneer of the Year. The TCPA started selecting a Pioneer of the Year nearly 40 years ago,…
Tillamook PUD Selects Local Students for the 2023 College Work Program
(TILLAMOOK, OR – June 19, 2023)- Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce Carter Affolter and Tyler Moncrief have been selected by the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors for the 2023 College Work…
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership: Nurturing Natives to Restore Threatened Butterfly Species Habitat with Flowers – Volunteer Event June 22nd
Did you know that Tillamook County is home to a threatened species of butterfly? The Oregon silverspot butterfly lives in pockets of coastal grassland along the Pacific Coast and relies on a…
Empowering Access Visits Several County Parks to Improve Access for All Abilities
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) hosted Ashley Schahfer, founder of Empowering Access, for an accessibility tour of three Tillamook County parks June 14-15. Empowering Access is an Oregon based consulting company whose…