(Corvallis, OR) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Siuslaw National Forest remind visitors to the Oregon Coast that western snowy plover nesting season begins March 15 and runs through Sept. 15. Beachgoers can help…
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Tillamook People’s Utility District MEETING NOTICE March 16 & 17
The meeting will be held at the Carl Rawe Meeting Room at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Before We Move On
Remembering the half life of a puppy killer By Marc C. Johnson (Photo) – The former Cabinet secretary known as ICE Barbie preens in front of inmates in the notorious Salvadoran prison…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE INFORMATION UPDATE 3/11/26: Ocean Salmon Commercial Troll & Recreational Sport Season Alternatives
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) met March 4-9 to develop three alternatives for ocean salmon seasons along the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. On March 9 the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC)…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Updates Volume 64
The 2026 short legislative session wrapped up with some important wins for our coastal communities. In this From the District session ending update, I share progress on key priorities, including time change legislation…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) EVENT INVITES: Join us at upcoming Tillamook County Tillamook System Plan (TSP) virtual events!
We’re partnering with Tillamook County to update the 2005 Tillamook County Transportation System Plan (TSP). A TSP is a long-range planning document, shaped by community input, that describes the county’s transportation system…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: RECREATIONAL OCEAN SALMON INFORMATION UPDATE & CLARIFICATION 3/10/26
ACTION TAKEN (no action): The planned recreational ocean Chinook salmon season (all-salmon-except coho) will open as scheduled from Cape Falcon to the OREGON/CALIFORNIA BORDER from March 15 through May 15. The bag limit will be two salmon, except closed…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE ACTION NOTICE 3/9/26: Commercial Troll Salmon to Remain Closed
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the State of Oregon, the State of California, and advisory body members met today, March 9, 2026, and…
Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting & Budget Hearing March 24, 2026
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room is located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct the…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Smelt fishery on Sandy River opens 12-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 11
(SALEM, Or) – Recreational harvest of eulachon smelt on the Sandy River will be open from 12-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 only. Regulations: Open area: From the mouth of the Sandy…