To the editor, We residents of Rockaway Beach love the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and we know our visitors do as well. That said, the Port of Tillamook Bay tracks north of…
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United Paws Kittens of the Week: Sully & Simon
OIOpublisher Meet Sully and Simon, United Paws’ Kittens of the Week. These brothers were abandoned, rescued by United Paws, and fostered in a loving home. Simon and Sully will fit beautifully in…
Come Celebrate Cape Meares Lighthouse’s 135 years Saturday August 16
On Saturday August 16 from 11am to 4pm at Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, the Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse are celebrating 135 years of the lighthouse. With the help of Oregon…
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH Notice of Public Hearing Sept. 9, 2025 – Nedonna Development LUBA Remand-25-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall located at 276 S….
US FISH & WILDLIFE: FREE Guided Plant Hike Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge August 16
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites you to join rangers for a guided hike on flowers and other plants at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The hike is on August 16…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Columbia River subarea all-depth opens to halibut angling beginning Aug. 17
NEWPORT, Ore – Pacific halibut angling opens Aug. 17, Sundays through Friday through Sept. 30 or until quota is reached in the Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR)…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Why Oregon’s Gas Tax Feels Like a Scam (Even If It Isn’t)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 8/11/25: Summer Heat, Cool Down & Rain Coming …
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer As was promised, the high pressure ridge gave the region some hot temperatures yesterday with the Tillamook Airport topping off at 82 degrees…
Funding for Fair Elections
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy – but they require investment. In 2020, Congress appropriated $825 million to help states run secure, accessible elections. For 2025, that number has…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ROAD CLOSURE: Full Miami Foley Road Closure on August 12
Miami Foley Road Bridge Replacements: Dry Creek and Crystal Creek This week we’re bringing in a large crane to set the beams for the new Crystal Creek and Dry Creek Bridges on…