By Irene Barajas, South County Correspondent for the Tillamook County Pioneer Nestucca Valley School District’s Board of Directors voted 3-to-1 in favor of passing an updated and reprioritized District Strategic Plan during…
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Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Recognizes Tillamook County Sheriff Lt. Ahnie Seaholm for Leadership and Service as Command Council Chair
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Lieutenant Ahnie Seaholm for receiving special recognition for her outstanding service as Chair for the Command Council with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA)….
OREGON DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES (ODHS): SNAP recipients in 19 Oregon counties have more time to replace food lost during recent storms, deadline extended to Jan. 16, 2026
If you live in one of 19 Oregon counties and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent storms and power outages, you now have more time to ask for replacement benefits….
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING DEC. 11, 2025 RECAP, COMMUNITY COMMENTS ABOUT TRANSPARENCY
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are two additional articles about topics on this Board meeting agenda – changes to the Governance Handbook and to the Board’s Strategic Plan that include community comments about the…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: An ICE Breakthrough
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 12/22/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Earlier this year, the Oregon Department of Justice joined Lincoln County and the Fisherman’s Wives in a lawsuit asserting that…
Tillamook County Library Launches Winter Reading Fest for Kids and Teens
The Tillamook County Library is pleased to offer a new winter reading challenge! Winter Reading Fest 2025, is designed for children and teens ages 18 and under and runs from Monday, December…
OREGON AFSCME LOCAL 2734: Tillamook County Workers Ratify Long-Awaited Contract with Major Gains
Congratulations to the Tillamook County workers of Local 2734, who ratified a historic contract with 93% of voting members in favor! They secured some huge economic gains, and completely overhauled their employee…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Coverage, savings, peace of mind – Oregon encourages health plan enrollment for 2026
(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….
OREGON PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.: OPRD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED RULES FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) USE IN OREGON STATE PARKS
(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 the…
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…