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Get Your Reservations Now: Tillamook County Parks Free Family Camping Weekend for Tillamook County Residents June 2-4
It’s that time of year again! The 18th annual Tillamook County Free Family Camping Weekend for residents of Tillamook County will be held on on June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Visit one…
Congressional Support for a new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy; Senators Merkley and Wyden Back $3 Million Appropriation
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden supported funding requests for dozens of local projects across Oregon last year, however no project receiving Congressionally Directed Funding had more local support or will have…
From Tillamook County’s Housing Coordinator: Resignation Announcement, Transition to New Role
By Thomas J. Fiorelli After two fulfilling years as Tillamook County’s Housing Coordinator, I am excited to announce that I will be joining my partner in devoting our full time and attention…
Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler Mayors Support for Nehalem Bay Health District Bond Measure
Please join us in voting yes for the Health District Bond measure 29-175. We support and respect the unanimous guidance from the City Councils of Wheeler, Manzanita and Nehalem passing resolutions of…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Chair Clarifies County Budget Process, Proposed Budget Funds Current, Open Sheriff’s Office Positions
As of today, the (sheriff’s) department … has a total of 11 vacant positions. They have operated without these 11 positions for the past 8 years. Budgeting funds we don’t have for…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: North Coast Reopens to Razor Clamming
(May 5, 2023 -ASTORIA, Ore) – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW announce the opening of razor clam harvesting at 12:01 a.m. May 6 from the Washington border to Tillamook Head….
Marc Johnson for Nehalem Bay Health District Board
To be an informed voter in our county, you must become a persistent detective. Thanks to our local media for publishing letters as one way to learn about candidates! In this election,…
FROM THE DESK OF SHERIFF JOSHUA BROWN – COMMUNITY ROLL CALL: County’s proposed budget to impact TCSO
By Sheriff Joshua Brown This edition of my Roll Call is a disheartening one to write, and I apologize for its length. However, it contains vital information regarding TCSO’s ability to continue…
OP/ED: Lawsuits, Walkouts, True Transparency
By Melissa Busch, candidate for State Senator District #16 I am incredibly disappointed by the recent actions of Senator Suzanne Weber. My former opponent, and now my Senator in the Oregon State…