(SALEM, Ore. 12/22/25) – As people in Oregon prepare to welcome in the new year, now is the time to make sure you and your family have the health coverage you need….
Category: Government
OREGON PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.: OPRD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED RULES FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) USE IN OREGON STATE PARKS
OIOpublisher (SALEM, OR – 12/22/25) Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takeoff and landing in Oregon’s state parks and along…
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH ANNUAL “SHOP WITH A COP” EVENT DEC. 20th
Holiday excitement filled the aisles of the local Fred Meyer as the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office proudly participated in this year’s Shop With a Cop event, bringing law enforcement officers and children…
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMUNITY UPDATE 12/17/25: BUSY TIMES – TRAINING, EMERGENCY RESPONSES & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Over the past two weeks, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) has remained actively engaged in training, emergency response, and community support as our district experienced a series of significant events. Advanced…
Tillamook Fire District Fire Marshal Sues District Alleging Age Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wage Violations
By Curt Varone, Fire Law Blog* A longtime Oregon fire marshal has filed a wide-ranging employment lawsuit against the Tillamook Fire District, alleging age discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, retaliation for protected medical leave,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Oregon’s north coast opens to commercial crab fishing Dec. 31
NEWPORT, Ore. – The commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 31 from Cape Falcon to the Washington border. Fishermen can begin the presoak period – setting baited crab pots in the water…
Community Responds to South Prairie Elementary School Flooding – 100 People Help Move Materials, Books Dec. 18
The post appeared on social media yesterday afternoon, December 18th from Principal Lonnie Eggert: “South Prairie is flooding we need help …” It was amazing,” said Tillamook School District Superintendent Jennifer Guarcello….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Flooding Impacts Continue Across Tillamook County; Motorists Urged to Obey Road Closures
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the County coordination call this morning, December 19th, first responders relayed that they already had three water rescues on Hwy. 101/North Main. People that ignore the ROAD CLOSED signs…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Advisory: Flooding – Nehalem, Wilson and Trask Rivers; Highway 101 headed north out of Tillamook
The National Weather Service issued a warning for Flooding for The Nehalem, Wilson and Trask Rivers for Highway 101 headed north out of Tillamook, low lying areas along the rivers. 10/18/25 – 10/19/2025. Prepare…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Dec. 16th Windstorm Impacts Tillamook County; Emergency Crews Responding
Tillamook County experienced a significant windstorm overnight that resulted in widespread impacts, including power outages and debris affecting roadways and infrastructure. The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Tillamook People’s…