Here’s a quick rundown on fire season and the weather from Oregon Department of Forestry Northwest District Foresters – Mike Cafferatta, Kate Skinner and Dan Goody: A busy week with three fires…
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OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FIREFIGHTERS WORK HARD TO PROTECT LIVES AND PREVENT ANOTHER “BLOW UP DAY”
TILLAMOOK, Ore—On Aug. 24, 1933, the skies west of Portland were darkened by an enormous smoke column more than 40,000 feet high as a fire that had started in the headwaters of…
OREGON STATE POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGARDING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION- WASHINGTON COUNTY
The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section in Portland is investigating Sergeant Levi Gray, with the Oregon Department of Corrections, who was recently indicted by a grand jury and arrested by the…
Historic Blimp Hangar B built in World War II turns 80 years old, Celebration Saturday August 19th (VIDEO)
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman The historic World Wat II Blimp hangar, made from over 3 million board feet of lumber, was completed in 1943. Two hangars, Hangar A and…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY TILLAMOOK OFFICE ANNOUNCE WOOD CUTTING AREAS TO OPEN SEPT. 1ST
Oregon Department of Forestry Tillamook District Firewood cutting areas will open Friday, September 1, 2023. You may come into the office at 5005 Third Street in Tillamook, or call to purchase your…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY FRESHWATER MONITORING ALERT: Recreational use advisory lifted for Cullaby Lake Aug. 21
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Cullaby Lake in Clatsop County. OHA issued the advisory Aug. 14. Water monitoring confirmed that the level…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Variety of Concerns for Our Environment
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 8/21/2023 Hello Neighbors and Friends, Susan and I enjoyed a busy Saturday along the Central Coast starting with a stop at the vibrant Newport Farmer’s Market. From…
Attention Rockaway Beach Residents: Water Conservation Efforts Requested
8/16/23 Hello Rockaway Beach Community, We’re reaching out to you with a brief update regarding our water supply. The water levels in Jetty Creek have dipped slightly due to lack of rainfall….
Biologists ask people not to disturb or pick up fledgling common murres on Oregon beaches
Oregon coast visitors are seeing many dead and dying fledgling common murres right now on state beaches. Some commercial fishermen report also seeing this at sea. At this time of the year,…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM CELEBRATES 80TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE COMMUNITY EVENT AUGUST 19TH
The Tillamook Air Museum and Friends of Tillamook Air Museum (FOTAM) have created a lot of buzz lately, and for good reason! August 2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the completion of…