– Virginia Prowell (6-17-2019) SPONSORED BY: OUR GOOD LORD AND SAVIOR PRESENTED BY: MOTHER NATURE Sitting on my porch, overlooking the river I witnessed a scene that made my heart quiver A…
Category: Environment
Juvenile Brown Pelican Found Snared by Fishing Hook and Line
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a juvenile brown pelican Thursday night, June 13th that was found snared in a fishing hook and line. Civilians transferred the large bird to the Aquarium…
WILD BOYS: Tillamook County Elk 3 – South County Tour – June 15 & 16
They’re still here … and they seem to be occasionally using Hwy. 101 for their “game trail.” The Wild Boys that were touring around Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Bay City last week…
Summer Boating: Coast Guard Reminds Mariners of Boating Safety & Etiquette
As the summer heats up and boaters take to the water, the Coast Guard is responding to an increased number of preventable incidents and Good Samaritans are lending a hand. “Most drowning…
Junior Naturalists Summer Camp: A week of outdoor fun – July 22-26
Astoria, OR, — Wildlife Center of the North Coast is excited to announce the launch of their first ever summer camp for kids! Limited spaces available, be sure to register as soon…
Ultimook Track Club returns for the summer, starts June 25th
Ultimook Youth Track Club is a running club designed for athletes entering 1st-8th grades. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Tillamook Junior High School’s fitness trail. The…
Oregon State Legislature Passes Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags
From Beverly Stein: The Tillamook Master Recyclers are pleased to report that the Oregon Legislature has passed a ban on single use plastic bags. This makes Oregon the third state to pass…
Poor run prompts ODFW to close Trask River Hatchery Hole (June 10, 2019)
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Poor returns of spring Chinook salmon, combined with low flows, and potentially elevated water temperatures has prompted the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to close the Trask River…
Nestucca Valley School Trails Day Engages Youth, Shows Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Available in Own Backyard
By Laura Swanson Trails Day for Nestucca Junior Senior High School students on May 29th at Camp Meriwether brought together Tillamook County Wellness partners to launch community engagement with a focus on…
PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE IMPROVEMENTS TO SALMONBERRY TRAIL WITH FREE GUIDED BIKE RIDE NEAR BANKS JUNE 14
BANKS, Ore. – Bike enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the Salmonberry Trail taking one step closer to completion on June 14 at 2 pm at the trail’s Manning Trailhead, near Banks. Improvements…
