Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman The historic World Wat II Blimp hangar, made from over 3 million board feet of lumber, was completed in 1943. Two hangars, Hangar A and…
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Port of Tillamook Bay: Tillamook County Hosts First Ever Evacuation Assembly Point Event, Able Readiness Four August 22-23
OIOpublisher By Don Backman Representatives from emergency volunteer groups throughout Tillamook County, County agencies, fire and police departments, and state agencies, assembled at the Port of Tillamook Bay on July 27th to…
Early Railroad Logging Book Event Marks the Arrival of Local Historical Classic at Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
By Neal Lemery; Photos & Video by Don Backman The Whitney Company Along the Kilchis River: A First Hand Telling of Logging in the 1920s, a long awaited historical book, premiered August…
Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps and Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Conduct Important Training Exercise in Nehalem
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman (Nehalem City Park, Nehalem, OR -July 22, 2023) “When all else fails, there is ham radio,” Bruce Maxwell, Communication Director of the Emergency Volunteer Corps…
New Mural at Bay City City Hall Celebrates Artwork for All – VIDEO
EDITOR’S NOTE: I just happen to be at a meeting at Bay City Hall last week and I noticed some folks with paint-splattered coveralls. I’d come in from the south to City…
GARIBALDI DAYS – Parade, Vendors, Music, Fireworks & More Fun for All -July 21-23
Parade Photos by John Garcia Waterball Fight & Fireworks by Don Backman Pioneer photographer Don Backman had another assisgnment Saturday morning July 21st, so John Garcia stepped in to provide photos of…
Manzanita 4th of July Parade “Returns to Glory” for 2023
After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the Manzanita 4th of July parade did indeed “Return to Glory”. Every parade is a good time, but the small town’s just really do it right. Spectators…
Rockaway Beach July 4th, 2023 – “Small Town America” VIDEO
Photos by Don Backman; Video by Laura Swanson from Live Facebook stream We have so much fun at this parade! The music (thank, Rick!), the people, the parade participants (check out the…
CLOVER’S DAY – Kicks off Holiday Weekend Festivities in Style – Saturday July 1st
Photos & Video by Don Backman Clover’s Day Parade in Cloverdale – Saturday July 1, 2023: The 41st Clovers Day Parade in Cloverdale, Oregon – It is billed as the only parade…
BEACH FIRE SAFETY TIPS FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE (VIDEO)
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 to…