ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a hiker Friday, June 18th after a reported medical emergency near the top of Saddle Mountain. A hiker was reported to have what appeared to…
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Summer traffic requires extra attention to road safety rules
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: The traffic has already increased here in Tillamook County – allow extra time to get from place to place – pack your patience, and be extra aware of bicyclists,…
U.S. 26 PAVING PROJECT, HWY. 53 to NEHALEM RIVER BRIDGE TO CAUSE DELAYS STARTING SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 20
A paving project on U.S. 26 between OR 53 (Necanicum Junction) and the Nehalem River Bridge that is beginning this Sunday evening (June 20) at 7 p.m. will cause delays for travelers…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Update 06/18/21
⏺0 new cases since June 5th ⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/24/21 ⏺Next movement date: 06/25/21 ⏺63.82% of Tillamook County residents eligible for the vaccine, vaccinated w/ at least one dose. **Note: Tillamook County has a lower…
Preparing for your camping trip? Fire season in effect in some areas, use care with fire
Campfires are a much-loved camping tradition. But, our drier and hotter spring and the long-term forecast for the same conditions during the next three months may mean that open flames, charcoal briquettes, and…
FIRE SEASON STARTING IN MORE ODF DISTRICTS – NWFPA (Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington & Yamhill Counties) enter Fire Season June 22nd
From Dan Goody, Astoria District Forester, 6/16/21: “We got a good shot of rain this past week which was much needed. However, warm weather has returned and will continue for the next…
Gordon’s Update Thursday, June 17, 2021 – Weather & Vaccines – Tillamook at 63.7%; State at 68.2%
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Weather – 6/17/21 10:50 am The ridge of high pressure continues but a strong marine push this morning has given us cloudy skies that will…
Gordon’s Update Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – Weather; Vaccine Clinics – Take Your Shot Sat. June 19th
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Weather – 9:20am As you can see, the wet pattern has changed as a dominating high pressure ridge builds in and dry things out until…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY – Gordon’s Update 6/15/21; Tillamook County Road Construction – Wed. 6/16; Weather; Vaccine Clinic 6/19
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 10:45am Tillamook County Road Department Please be advised that a portion of 12th Street from Evergreen to Marolf in Tillamook will…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County stays at Lower Risk; State Nearing 70% Vaccination Rate
Jackson County approved to move down to Moderate Risk, Polk County to move to Lower Risk after reaching 65% adult vaccination rate (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels…