Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians to stay vigilant this fire season. Over the last several weeks, the department has recognized an uptick in human-caused wildfires. ODF…
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OREGON STATE POLICE: FATAL CRASH – HWY 18 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY JULY 18, 2023
OIOpublisher On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at approximately 10:53 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-18, near milepost 12.5, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated…
Manzanita City Council Discusses Implementation of Curbside Recycling Systems
In a recent City Council meeting held on July 5, 2023, the topic of curbside recycling systems took center stage. The council, in its ongoing efforts to improve waste management and promote…
Manzanita City Council Approves Water Rate Increase
A resolution to increase the Manzanita city water rates was passed at the July city council meeting. This decision, while not taken lightly, was the result of extensive discussions and careful consideration…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Infrastructure, Estates, and the Arts
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 7/17/2023 Two years ago, the Oregon legislature was flush with over $4 billion (with a “B”) Federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars. I went to work…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM: Tolovana State Park Beach health advisory issued July 18
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Tolovana State…
Cannon Beach Reopens Monday Morning July 17th After Cougar Leaves Haystack Rock; Nehalem Bay State Park Loop Trail Remains Closed Due to Cougar Sightings
CANNON BEACH/NEHALEM BAY, Ore. – Cannon Beach reopened to the public around 10:00 a.m. Monday morning July 17th after wildlife and law enforcement officials confirmed a cougar sighted on Haystack Rock was…
SPECIAL EDITION – THE OCEANSIDER 7/12/23: Update on Portland Road Excavation and Road Closure
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity and Engineering Technician Jasper Lind took time for an interview with The Oceansider to provide more details about the mishandled excavation…
MEETING NOTICE: Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting July 25, 2023
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct the following…
Cougar Alert in the State Park
From Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness care of Robin Swain The eastern section of the Loop Trail at Nehalem Bay State Park has been closed due to multiple cougar sightings. For your safety,…