As communities throughout Tillamook County have been “lighting it up”, Bay City joined in on the fun with a “porch” parade. The event flyer encouraged folks to gather on their porches or…
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THANKS & GIVING: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: During the holiday season, we reached out to our writers and readers for inspiration. I don’t need to repeat the theme of this year’s trials and tribulations … we…
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…
Make a plan: How to keep your loved ones safe this year – Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance
As the holiday season continues and the days get shorter – and darker and rainier – we may find ourselves wishing we could gather indoors with family and friends. The desire to…
Oregon reports 1,153 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death; Tillamook County adds 1 case, total cases at 254
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,341 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 20th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,153 new confirmed…
CARE ANNOUNCES WARMING CENTER OPEN TONIGHT DEC. 19th AT WESTERN ROYAL INN, TILLAMOOK
Tillamook County’s Warming Center will be a block of rooms at Western Royal Inn at1125 N. Main Highway 101, Tillamook. OPEN TONIGHT, December 19th at 8 pm until 7 am tomorrow, December…
Drew’s Reviews: THE GRINCH (2000)
By Andrew Jenck We all take part in our own holiday traditions every year, usually including watching classic movies and specials; some are mainstays, others are hidden gems. One common occurrence is…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Support for Oregon Parks proposed beach closure at Tierra Del Mar
I strongly support the rule change proposed by OPRD to ban driving year-round on the Tierra Del Mar residential area beach and the area adjacent to Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. It…
Oregon reports 1,542 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 36 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 14 more cases, total cases at 253
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 36 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,340 the Oregon Health Authority reported at today December 19th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,542 new…
State Veterinarian Issues Animal Import Permit to Support Santa Claus
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let’s go! To increase holiday cheer, the state veterinarian at the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has issued an animal import permit to Santa Claus of…