By State Representative David Gomberg In the past few days, I joined several somber memorials. I attended an LED-candlelight gathering in Otis of fire survivors. Early Saturday I watched as our first responders in…
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ADVISORY – SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: COOL AND WET FALL-LIKE WEATHER WILL ARRIVE LATER THIS WEEK
OIOpublisher Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Portland OR 1148 AM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021 …COOL AND WET FALL-LIKE WEATHER WILL ARRIVE LATER THIS WEEK… The weather pattern will change later…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – Weather – 9/13/21
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Monday, September 13, 2021, 10:45am The next few days will see no significant changes, then, we likely see some actual measurable precipitation moving in by…
FATAL CRASH ON HWY 6-Milepost 33, WASHINGTON COUNTY
On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at approximately 5:15 PM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 6 near milepost 33. Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford…
Create your own Model River Canoe with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Sept. 19
River canoes are a significant piece of Native American culture. They were the primary method of transportation by many tribes of North America who relied on them for hunting, fishing and trading…
Tillamook County Democrats Adopt Resolution Regarding Masks in Tillamook County Schools
EDITOR’S NOTE: Masks are not political – it’s about public health and community safety. It’s been made into a political issue to cause division and distrust. From stronger.org: “The benefits of masking…
Sharing Stories: 9/11/01 – Remember Twenty Years Ago, Imagine Doing Better
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharing stories from community voices – that’s what the Pioneer is all about, and especially on “significant” days. It’s been 20 years since 9/11 became stamped in permanent ink as…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Kilchis Point Reserve Provides Outdoor Access, Forest, Bay Therapy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’s story about Kilchis Point is from Spring … and Fall is just as enjoyable of time to hike this popular trail. The vine maples and other deciduous trees will…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: What is Forest Therapy? And why you need to get some ASAP …
by Amy McVeety, AmeriCorps VISTA at Tillamook County Community Health Center Have you ever noticed a sense of calmness and relaxation while spending time outdoors? Felt your stress slip away while hiking…
ATTENTION FISHERMEN/BOATERS: Memaloose Boat Launch Lanes Closed at Low Tide Due to Sedimentation
Sediment accretion at Memaloose Boat Launch, near Tillamook has closed both launch lanes at low tide. Boaters are advised that launching is only available at high tide. Dredging beneath the lanes will…