On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Cannon Beach Fire District Lifeguards were patrolling the beach just south of Haystack Rock when they observed a group of eight individuals…
Category: Government
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: An Argument for Strategic Voting
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt By Marc C. Johnson American…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies
Health officials concerned about poor air quality, effects on sensitive populations as blazes rage across Oregon What you should know: Wildfire season is creating hazardous air quality conditions across Oregon….
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory extended for Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties until at least the afternoon of July 27, 2026 [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]
July 24, 2026 QUICK FACTS Location: Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler counties End date: Monday afternoon, July 27, 2026 Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in southern, central and eastern Oregon. ** Versión…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: WILDLAND FIRE REPORT 7/24/26
There are approximately 10,333 personnel assigned to the 30 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Federal health agencies say illnesses caused by contaminated lettuce (PORTLAND, OR)—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections that may be linked to the ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both individuals traveled to…
U.S. Coast Guard responds to collision between 2 fishing vessels 22 miles offshore of Grays Harbor, Washington Tuesday July 21st
(SEATTLE) — Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor and Coast Guard Air Station Astoria responded to a reported collision between two fishing vessels, approximately 22 miles offshore of Grays Harbor, Tuesday, July…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Reminder: Online Public Meeting July 29 on 2027 Sport Pacific Halibut and Bottomfish Fishing
ODFW will host an online public meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29 to discuss the 2027 Pacific halibut season as well as a brief update on how the 2026…
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory extended for Baker, Crook, Deschutes, northern Harney, Grant, Jefferson, northern Malheur, Union, southern Umatilla and Wheeler counties. Morrow county added to the advisory. [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]
7/22/26 QUICK FACTS Locations: Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Northern Harney, Grant, Jefferson, northern Malheur, Morrow, Union, southern Umatilla and Wheeler counties. End date: At least Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026. Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in southern, central and eastern Oregon. ** Información en español ** The Oregon Department…
Tillamook Police Department Participates in National Speed Enforcement Campaign in July
The Tillamook Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Oregon and the nation in the National Speed Enforcement Campaign from July 6 through July 31, with increased traffic enforcement focused…
