By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “When we think about threats to the environment, we tend to picture cars and smokestacks, not dinner. But the truth is, our need for food poses…
Category: Environment
Take a Lichen to Hikin’ – Explore Nature June 23rd
OIOpublisher You’ll never look at hiking the same. At least not after you experience the mysterious world of lichen with the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s guided ‘Lichen Hike’ on June 23 at Whalen…
Olympia Oyster Bar Brings Tasty Treats from Talented Portland Chef to Nevør Shellfish Farms for Select Dates, Starting June 15th
By Laura Swanson, editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Oysters on the half-shell, barbecued oysters, oyster shooters, pan-fried oysters, oyster stew — there are many varied preparations for these delectable treats from our local…
Letter to the Editor: POISON IN PARADISE
Do you know Oswald West State Park? A place of pristine beauty on the North Oregon Coast where you can still glimpse old growth trees, a clear running stream, and a beach,…
Science by the Bay Event: Dairy Farming in Oregon June 15th in Bay City
What: Science by the Bay: Dairy Farming in Oregon When: Friday, June 15th from 6:30PM to 8:00PM Where: Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City Why: Because we love the…
Coast Guard suspends search for 17-year-old body boarder off Rockaway Beach, Ore
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended its search at 9:42 a.m. for Samuel Allen, a 17-year-old boy off Rockaway Beach, Thursday. As we’ve come to the difficult decision to suspend this…
BEACH SAFETY – RIP TIDES
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook Emergency Manager Rip currents are a continuous concern along our beaches. The risk is increased over the summer as more people take advantage of the warmer weather and…
Trail Summit held at Nehalem Bay State Park
By Dan Haag Representatives from a number of state, regional agencies, along with several volunteer organizations gathered at Nehalem Bay State Park’s Meeting Hall on Wednesday, May 23 from 9 am to…
FREE FORESTRY & PESTICIDE MONITORING WORKSHOP June 13th
Rockaway Beach Citizens for Watershed Protection invites the public to a free pesticide monitoring workshop given by Oregon Wild at the North County Recreation District (NCRD) on Wednesday, June 13th, at 5:30…
Nehalem Bay Crab Derby June 2nd
Saturday June 2nd is the 13th annual “Running of the crabs” at Kelly’s Brighton Marina. Twenty-six tagged crabs are released at 9:00am and a $10 ticket purchase gets you in the contest…