This drought declaration marks the second made by Governor Kotek this calendar year. Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – NORTHWEST OREGON FIRE PROTECTION AREA INDUSTRIAL, PUBLIC FIRE DANGER CHANGES, EFFECTIVE MONDAY JULY 14th
OIOpublisher From Dan Goody, District Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry, Astoria District After reviewing the 10 day fire weather forecast with several landowners, cooperators, and partners, the Northwest Protective Association Districts are…
Pathogen risk found at 79% of sampled Oregon coastal beaches in 2024; Advocates call for continued investment in water infrastructure
Portland, Ore. – As Oregonians return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 19 Oregon…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: MEADOW AVENUE STARTING JULY 10TH
The City of Tillamook Public Works Department will begin road construction at the end of Meadow Avenue starting Thursday July 10th through Tuesday July 15, 2025. This work is part of planned…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WIDLIFE: Razor clam conservation closure begins July 15 on Clatsop beaches
ASTORIA, Ore – The annual conservation closure of razor clamming on Clatsop beaches begins 12:01 a.m. July 15. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages clammers to take advantage of the low tide series that begins July…
Tillamook PUD Lineworker Program Scholarships Awarded
Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce the selection of three exceptional local high school students as recipients of the Electrical Lineworker Program scholarship for the 2025 year. The scholarships have been awarded…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN NOTIFICATION: COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2025
By Todd Hesse, Tillamook County Fire Defense Board Chief The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a county-wide burn ban on outdoor…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE SHELLFISH ALERT: Mussel harvest closure Tillamook Head (South of Seaside) to north Jetty of the Siuslaw River
(SALEM, Ore) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Tillamook Head (south of Seaside) to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence) the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department…
Manzanita Citizen of the Year Nominations Open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Manzanita Citizen of the Year. Each year the City seeks to honor those persons who have made a major contribution to the Manzanita community…
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Announce Local Student Statewide Poster Winner; Collecting Flags for Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14th
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet May 21 at 11 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Newly elected officers will be installed. Elected officers are Regent Nonda Zwald,…