NEWPORT, Ore – ODFW is changing the Central Oregon Coast Subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain) summer all-depth Pacific halibut season open dates to increase angling opportunities. The summer season which begins…
Category: Environment
Yes, the June Heat Wave has hurt trees; Report foliage scorch to help study of 2021 heat wave
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve noticed scorching on trees in the Miami River Valley, along Highway 26 and Highway 53. If you have noticed particularly hard hit scorched areas, see the survey link…
Tidepool Discovery Days Returns July 23- 25
The Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is hosting their first in-person Tidepool Discovery Days of the season on July 23 – 25 at Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site. The Tidepool Discovery Days…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY IS ENGAGING ON WILDFIRE IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST JULY 14
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Firefighters from six Oregon Department of Forestry offices are engaged this morning July 14th along with crews from South Fork and industrial forest landowners providing water tender support…
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST CLOSURES FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS – Stagecoach Horse Camp closed starting today July 12th; Jordan Creek Road closure starting July 15th
Stagecoach Horse Camp will be closed starting July 12th. The closure will remain in effect until operations are complete. Signs will be posted on the campground entrance boards throughout the closure. Jordan…
Let’s Go Fishing! Garibaldi Charters celebrates 20 years with Tillamook Chamber
GARIBALDI – When it comes to office views, the captains and crew at Garibaldi Charters has most competitors beat. The fishing charter company staff spends most days out on the water guiding…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Beach Accessibility for Those With Limited Mobility
by Patti Atkins, APR, Communications Consultant for Tillamook County Community Health Center Tillamook County offers beautiful, sandy beaches for all to enjoy. The Pacific Ocean, rocky bluffs and sandy dunes provide stunning…
North Coast Public Restrooms are Open for Business – There’s a Map for That!
EDITOR’S NOTE: A decade ago as tourism “experts” from other countries did listening sessions locally asking for our input, and they were very dismissive when many residents raised serious concerns about the…
EXTREME HEAT DAMAGES TREES, PLANTS
From Kate Skinner, Tillamook State Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry: “We are getting calls and emails about the damage people are seeing on the ridges, Garibaldi, along Highway 6 and many other…
Celebrate “Inter-dependence” every day – No Holidays for Farmers, Harvest Continues
By Laura Swanson The 4th of July holiday, Independence Day as it’s often called, has many proclaiming their freedom and rights and there’s been fierce debates about how we celebrate, show our…