ASTORIA, Ore – A low tide series begins Friday through the Fourth of July holiday giving clammers a last chance to harvest this year’s “super-sized” razor clams before the conservation closure begins 12:01 a.m. July…
Category: Environment
BEACH FIRE SAFETY TIPS FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE (VIDEO)
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
North Fork Coal Creek: A Testament to Nature’s Resilience and the Impact of Human Activity
Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the North Fork Coal Creek, a tributary of the Nehalem River in Tillamook County, Oregon, is a testament to nature’s resilience and the impact…
Oregon Legislature supports efforts to keep more local seafood local
SALEM – When consumers sit down for seafood dinners on the Oregon Coast, local fare isn’t just assumed; it’s expected. The shocking reality is that 90 percent of the seafood on plates…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ADVISORY UPDATE: Oceanside Beach health advisory lifted June 23
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today June 23, 2023 lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Oceanside Beach, located in Tillamook County. The health authority issued the advisory…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY – BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Oceanside Beach health advisory issued June 22
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Oceanside Beach…
Heart of Cartm Hosts Prominent Leaders for Upcoming Retreat – Transforming Marine Debris, July 14-16
Heart of Cartm is a small nonprofit organization with a big vision, a prime location, and connections to some very talented people. With support from the Oregon Arts Commission and many volunteers,…
JOURNEY GAL: Most Memorable Night
By Marilyn Karr One evening while jotting down some notes for another article for the Tillamook County Pioneer, I burst out loud with laughter as I reminisce on a most memorable night….
USFWS to host Open Houses in OR & CA regarding Sea Otter Reintroduction – in Garibaldi June 21st; Elkaha Alliance Presentation at NCRD in Nehalem June 21st
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host 16 public open houses (see list and links to rsvp below) with communities in Northern California and Oregon this June to gather input on the…