SALEM, Ore. – Fire potential remains high through the 4th of July weekend. The continued drought, recent heatwave, and forecasted hot temperatures means there is more need for caution. Oregon’s State Fire Marshal…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Gordon’s Update – Weather, Vaccines & Beach Safety (7/1/21)
OIOpublisher By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Management Thursday, July 1, 2021, 09:30am Weather Well, it looks like the weather pattern remains stuck on summer! We did have a little light precipitation…
UPDATE EMERGENCY FISHING REGULATIONS – Clarifications of closures on the Nehalem River
By Laura Swanson Since the Nehalem River is home water and yesterday’s announcement* by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about fishing closures and restrictions on the Nehalem raised lots of…
Plan ahead for July 4th weekend travel – Local area roads already busy, drive with care
Drive sober and slow down SALEM — Travelers celebrating Independence Day weekend can expect heavy congestion, hot and dry conditions throughout Oregon and the Northwest. Everyone should plan ahead, add travel time,…
Governor Thanks Oregonians for Dedication, Service at Reopening Celebration Today, June 30th
All remaining COVID-19 health and safety restrictions lifted in Oregon as of today (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today thanked Oregonians for their dedication and service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at a reopening celebration…
Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1: Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info; Nehalem River closed to all angling
UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCY FISHING REGULATIONS – Clarifications of closures on the Nehalem River (07/01/21): The Pioneer reached out to Robert W. Bradley, District Fish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife,…
Fare Changes and Expanded Transportation Options Coming to Dial-A-Ride July 1st
Tillamook County Transportation District will launch a restructured fare policy for its Dial-A-Ride services beginning July 1, 2021. These changes are the result of an 18-month-long study into the District’s current fare…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY OFFICES REOPEN JUNE 30
In accordance with the Governor’s repeal of the set of executive orders that placed COVID-19 related restrictions on Oregonians, Tillamook County will reopen offices to the public June 30, 2021. At the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – June 29th; Weather & Vaccine Report
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 10:30am Weather The record breaking 2021 heat wave is headed into the rearview mirror. There are still Excessive Heat Warnings over…
Message to Community from Sheriff Joshua Brown regarding the homicide at Sand Lake Recreation Area on June 26th
(The following statement is from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) by Sheriff Joshua Brown I have always known that this office has an amazing group of people working here ….