High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Tolovana State…
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THE OCEANSIDER: Adoption of Finalized STR Rules Slated for Wednesday July 19th; Oceanside Community Gathering; Praise for Local First Responders
OIOpublisher By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider The County Commissioners will vote on final adoption of new rules governing county short term rentals at their meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, July 19, at 9:00 a.m. …
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Cancer 7/17/23 @ 11:23 am; Feel your way through it
By Madame Dana Zia We are blessed with a New Moon in Cancer today July 17th at 11:23am PDT. This Moon has a lot going on with it so if you feel…
SPECIAL EDITION – THE OCEANSIDER 7/12/23: Update on Portland Road Excavation and Road Closure
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity and Engineering Technician Jasper Lind took time for an interview with The Oceansider to provide more details about the mishandled excavation…
MEETING NOTICE: Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting July 25, 2023
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct the following…
Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries: It’s the Berries!
By Judi Berman-Yamada/Kitchen Maven A line from an old song compares life to cherries and berries, suggesting that we should enjoy such wonders of nature while we “live and laugh at it…
Navigating the Languorous History of Nehalem Valley
At the edge of the world, and at the edge of Tillamook County, the Nehalem Valley History Museum stands as a testament to the rich and diverse history of the region. Tom…
Book Review – Bill of Obligations by Richard Haass
By Jim Heffernan 237 Pages (63 pages notes and index) Published Jan. 24, 2023 Goodreads 4.21 out of 5, 522 ratings Available Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita and Tillamook Public Library…
Drew’s Reviews: INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
By Andrew Jenck Attempting to revive Indiana Jones in the same spirit as the original trilogy is challenging. A film series with violence that could alienate children and on location shooting a…
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…