(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…
Category: Government
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Short Session Comes to an Amicable End
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 3/9/26 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2026 short session came to a close late Friday. For the first time in years, Oregon lawmakers in Salem’s…
OREGON BUSINESS & INDUSTRY: 2026 Legislative Session in Review – A missed opportunity
According to Oregon Business & Industry, the 2026 legislative session was a missed opportunity to focus on economic development and private-sector job creation despite recognition among legislative leaders and the governor that…
Governor Highlights Major Wins for Oregonians in 2026 Legislative Session
Session outcomes include protecting essential services, fostering economic growth, and more protections against the Trump agenda (Salem, OR) — The 2026 legislative session ended with major wins for stabilizing essential services for…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Fox News Host Does War
“Death and destruction from the sky all day.” – Pete Hegseth By Marc C. Johnson Few things shock us any longer. This is, after all, The Age of Trump. But the shockingly…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Herring in Yaquina Bay; Limit for herring, anchovy and other bait fish 25 lbs. per day
One of Oregon’s many annual natural wonders—the annual herring run! Herring come into bays and estuaries to spawn between Valentine’s Day and St Patrick’s Day. Nice weather and the first pulse of…
THE SCOUT REPORT: National Debt
By Jim Heffernan Finding truth is difficult. Contrasting messages swirl about continuously. Inspired by the book, “The Scout Mindset” by Julia Galef, I’ve volunteered to be a scout for the community. I…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM UPDATE: Hangar B Repair, Recovery Progress & Ways to Support
The historic Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay sustained damage to a 200 foot section of the buildings roof in mid-December, 2025. The Air Museum and the buiding was immediately…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chat with the Chief on Wednesday, March 11th at Tillamook Main Library
If you haven’t had a chance to say Hi and chat with Chief Troxel recently, he’d love to see you at his upcoming Chat with the Chief on Wednesday, March 11th. Come…
U.S. Coast Guard announces passing of Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, stationed in Astoria, following rescue operation injury
(SEATTLE, WA) – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of…