What is one of the most asked questions on local community social media pages? “Can we have a fire on the beach?” And the answer is “Yes, but …” Please listen to…
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Oregon Department of Forestry Raises Fire Danger Level to Moderate in Northwest Oregon Effective June 29th
OIOpublisher As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to Moderate (blue) for the Public Use Restrictions…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Session Results – from a District Perspective
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 6/26/2023 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Late Sunday afternoon, June 25th the last day constitutionally allowed, your Oregon legislature brought the final gavels down and adjourned. You…
THE OCEANSIDER: County Formally Extends STR “Pause” until August 31, 2023 and Temporarily Opens Waiting List for Certain Homes
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider As reported last week, the County Commissioners followed through on their intent to extend the “pause” in accepting short term rental license applications for 60 days,…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ADVISORY UPDATE: Oceanside Beach health advisory lifted June 23
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today June 23, 2023 lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Oceanside Beach, located in Tillamook County. The health authority issued the advisory…
Interstate 84 west near I-205 to close over several weekends for repair; First weekend: Noon Friday, June 23 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 26
‘Tis the season for road construction …. Second weekend: Noon Friday, July 7 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 10 PORTLAND – Drivers should prepare for several closures of westbound Interstate 84 in East Portland this summer…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS SOUGHT
The Board of Commissioners is seeking representatives from Tillamook County to serve on the Tillamook County Housing Commission. Formed by the Board in June 2018, the Housing Commission is charged with creating,…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY – BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Oceanside Beach health advisory issued June 22
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 Oceanside Beach…
Tillamook PUD Selects Local Students for the 2023 College Work Program
(TILLAMOOK, OR – June 19, 2023)- Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce Carter Affolter and Tyler Moncrief have been selected by the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors for the 2023 College Work…
OREGON STATE POLICE IS SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING SUBJECTS IN AN INCIDENT AT HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE- LANE COUNTY
On June 15, 2023, at 11:43 A.M., an act of criminal mischief was reported at the Heceta Head Lighthouse and associated property, located at Highway 101 near milepost 178 in Florence, Oregon….