Recent court rulings have effectively nullified Oregon liability waivers, impacting the accessibility and affordability of recreation and fitness for people across our state. Oregon businesses are now paying significantly more for liability insurance than…
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Trail Closures In Tillamook County: “No Access Until Further Notice” signs posted at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside
OIOpublisher Tillamook County Public Works posted “No Access Until Further Notice” signs at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside. This action has been taken due to recently raised liability concerns….
SEASIDE AQUARIUM: It’s officially sea turtle season along the Oregon Coast
Unbeknownst to most, during the winter, cold-stunned sea turtles can become stranded on Oregon and Washington beaches. Reports of stranded turtles can begin as early as mid-October and can continue through January….
Coast Guard urges beach safety during King Tides
SEATTLE – All beachgoers in the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to exercise heightened caution for sneaker waves during the upcoming King Tides this weekend and for the remainder of the winter. The Coast…
Community Celebrates Salmon Release Day at Bay City Park Nov. 17th – Photos & Video by Don Backman
Here’s a celebration to be thankful for – Garibaldi and Bay City libraries have had aquariums with salmon eggs that had hatched, and then they invite the community to help with salmon…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST GETS A NEW TRAIL BRIDGE THANKS TO SOUTH FORK FOREST CAMP WORK CREWS
Tillamook, Ore.— This fall 30 adults in custody (AICs) from South Fork Forest Camp helped build a bridge on the newest section of the Wilson River Trail in the Tillamook State Forest….
Low meat yield testing to delay commercial Dungeness crab season until at least Dec. 16
NEWPORT, Ore – Pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas, delaying Oregon’s commercial season until at least Dec. 16. Targeted to open Dec. 1,…
Neskowin Moving Forward to Protect Watershed, Water Supply with Purchase of Key 80 Acres, Working Toward Preserving Entire 1,200 Acre Watershed
TILLAMOOK COUNTY—The Neskowin Regional Water District has completed the first phase in a long-term vision of acquiring part of the Hawk Creek Watershed surrounding the community’s drinking water source. In early November,…
TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER FINAL PROGRAMS BEFORE WINTER CLOSURE
The Tillamook Forest Center is preparing for its annual winter closure starting on November 27, 2023 through March 6, 2024. After a three year closure, this first year back has been full of lots of adventures and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Busy Weekend on the Water for Marine Deputy, Difficult Search & Rescue
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, and in particular, Marine Deputy Dennis Greiner, had a busy weekend. It all began for Deputy Greiner on Friday, November 10th when he launched a TCSO patrol…