February 23, 2023 – 8:30am Tillamook County awoke to historic levels of snow accumulations this morning. Even beach communities received 6-8 inches of the white stuff, and it is sticking for now….
Category: First Responders
Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue promotes firefighters, then conducts a Push-In ceremony for their new engine Feb. 16th
OIOpublisher Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Push!” someone shouted, and the group of firefighters put their shoulders up against the bumper and gave a mighty heave. The fire truck rocked…
Coast Guard rescues 3 surfers near Agate Beach, OR, Sunday Feb. 12
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport rescues three surfers who were pushed against the rocks near Agate Beach, Oregon, Feb. 12, 2023. The aircrew transported all three…
Ethel May Crab Boat Sinks Near Willapa Bay Entrance; Coast Guard Rescues Two, Search Continues for Missing Crewmember
ASTORIA Ore. – The Coast Guard and other agencies are searching for a missing man who was aboard a vessel in distress Sunday off the coast of Washington near the Willapa Bay…
“It’s been a really odd 48 hours” Astoria Police Chief Kelly; “Victim” Rescued by US Coast Guard from Columbia Bar, Wanted for Stealing Boat, Other Bizarre Incidents in Clatsop County, Seaside Police Make Arrest Friday Evening
EDITOR’S NOTE: The US Coast Guard video went viral in minutes yesterday. It showed a dramatic rescue as a boat rolled in the waves on the Columbia River bar. You can spot…
FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 26- WASHINGTON COUNTY FEB. 3
On Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 12:04 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 41. Preliminary investigation revealed a green…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Let’s Talk About Safety In Our Community Jan. 24th; Video Interview with Tillamook Police Chief Ray Rau
Earlier this week, the second Community Conversation presented by a variety of community partners, including the Tillamook County Pioneer met at Tillamook Bay Community College. Providing a forum for people to meet…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Being Safe, Feeling Safe in Your Community – Let’s Talk Tuesday, January 24th, 6 to 8 pm at TBCC
Community organizations and resources are gathering at Tillamook Bay Community College and the community is invited to join us for a conversation about safety in our communities. Over the last several months,…
Storms, King Tides Watching Safety: The risks and how to avoid them – Please don’t leave your common sense at home.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Hesse and Chief Paulsen agreed to create this direct message as there continues to be documented risky behavior on the coast, and a recent death. Coastal residents regularly witness…
Rescuers Unable to Locate Man Swept Out of Netarts Bay Today, January 17th
(January 17, 2023 – 4:00pm) At 8:57am this morning, January 17, 2023, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies, Netarts-Oceanside Fire-Rescue, Oregon State Parks and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) responded to a water…