What you need to know: CDC’s Jan. 5 decision to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule did not follow established procedure. The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in…
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TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT January 2026 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: January 7, 2026, Public Power Council Members Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual January 8,…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Ready to Return to Salem
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 1/5/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m beginning the newsletter this week with some sad news for our special part of Oregon. Lincoln County Commissioner Claire…
Oregon DMV introduces priority scheduling for drive tests to customers in rural counties, includes Tillamook, Clatsop Counties
(SALEM, OR) – Oregon DMV now gives local preference to rural customers scheduling behind-the-wheel drive tests for Class C driver licenses, the basic license for passenger cars. As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Highway 6 Closed in Both Directions Near Milepost 35 Today, Jan. 4; Remains Closed Indefinitely
Highway 6 is currently fully closed in both eastbound and westbound directions near milepost 35 due to construction to repair the washed-out section of roadway. The full closure began this morning Sunday…
Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters collect toys for 300 local children
Sometimes, Santa needs a little extra help and this year Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters were ready to pitch in. At their Santa’s Toy Bag event hosted at Fred Meyer on…
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE: Go-Bags, Emergency Alerts & Be Two Weeks Ready
It’s New Year’s resolution time! We have some suggestions to help get your 2026 started on the right track:1. Build an evacuation kit (or as we call them a Go Bag): When…
NETARTS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO BOAT IN DISTRESS AT BAY ENTRANCE NEW YEAR DAY JAN. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: January 1, 2026 marks the beginning of a New Year, and this year, coincides with “King Tides” – astronomically high tides due to the full moon. These tides can cause…
OP/ED: Manzanita City Council – More Questions, No Answers On Classic Street Construction
By Randy Kugler Councilor Hart is the City’s answer contact for citizens who have questions on any City matter. I recently asked the Councilor for clarification of the City Manager’s statement that speed…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Recreational Bottomfish Season
ODFW reminds anglers about the following 2026 recreational bottomfish season and regulations beginning Thursday, January 1, 2026. Changes from 2025 are in italics and underlined. Bag Limits General Marine Species: 4-fish bag limit Canary rockfish: 2-fish sub-bag limit…