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U.S. Coast Guard announces passing of Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, stationed in Astoria, following rescue operation injury
(SEATTLE, WA) – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Offers Scholarships to Local Students
Completed Applications Due April 15 The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) will offer 10 scholarships in the amount of $3,500 to students in Tillamook and Morrow counties this year as part of…
FS Bancorp, Inc. (First Security) and Pacific West Bancorp to Merge
(MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA, Feb. 25, 2026) — FS Bancorp, Inc. (“FS Bancorp”) (NASDAQ: FSBW) and Pacific West Bancorp (“Pacific West”) (OTCPK: PWBK) announced February 25, 2026 the signing of a definitive merger…
2026 Tillamook PUD College Work Program Applications Now Open!
A Unique Opportunity for Local Students! The application window is now open for the 2026 Tillamook PUD College Work Program. This program offers full-time college students the opportunity to gain direct work…
Morning Star Mystery: Where did the boat go from in front of the Cheese Factory?
About a week or so ago, the social media posts popped up – What happened to the boat in front of the Cheese Factory? Seemingly overnight the replica of the Morning Star…
OREGON STATE PARKS: ADDITIONAL STATE PARKS WILL REQUIRE DAY USE PARKING PERMITS THIS SPRING, STARTING MARCH 30
(SALEM, OR)— Starting March 30, 2026, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will no longer waive the parking fee at 22 additional day-use parks, including Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint and Oceanside beach in…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Initial Columbia River spring Chinook seasons set; Sturgeon retention days added in The Dalles Pool, Feb. 22 & Feb. 26
(CLACKAMAS, OR)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted initial recreational spring Chinook seasons on the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today, February 19, 2026. Effective March 1 (downstream of Bonneville Dam) and April 1 (upstream…
FORMERLY APPOINTED STATE SENATOR RACHEL ARMITAGE FILES FOR OPEN SENATE DISTRICT 16 SEAT
Armitage will be a pragmatic, independent problem solver for the rural North Coast. St. Helens, OR—Yesterday, February 18, 2026, former State Senator Rachel Armitage (D—St. Helens), filed to run for the seat…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY ROADS: Temporary Road Closure – Cape Meares Loop Feb. 24-25-26
Please be advised that the new alignment of Cape Meares Loop will be closed to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24th, Wednesday, February 25th, and Thursday,…