WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water Friday off Rocky Creek State Park near Depoe Bay. Rescued was 40-year-old James White, who reportedly suffered minor lacerations and…
Category: Government
Recent Political Mailer – Don’t Believe It; Debbie Boothe-Schmidt Best Choice for Representative for District 32
OIOpublisher A consultant-created large mailer from the Republican candidate for Oregon Representative for District 32 just arrived. It reminds me of recent County level campaigns where undefined “rural values” are represented as…
Oregon reports 360 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 1 case, total cases at 54
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 571, the Oregon Health Authority reported at Saturday October 3rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 360 new…
Coast Guard responds to vessel aground on Columbia River sand bar Thursday, October 1st
ASTORIA, Ore.— The Coast Guard is responding to a 608-foot container ship that ran aground Thursday on the Washington side of the Columbia River south of Skamokawa Vista Park. Watchstanders at Coast…
Jobs and a Healthy Environment are not Mutually Exclusive – Elect New Leaders, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for House District 32
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other…
U-Pick pumpkin patches and COVID-19 – Remember 3 W’s: Wear A Mask, Watch Your Distance, Wash Your Hands
One of the joys of living in Oregon is getting to visit local farms and pumpkin patches for Halloween activities. You may be wondering if these activities are safe this year. Here…
Endorsements for David Gomberg, House District #10 and Suzanne Weber, House District #32
After careful thought I am endorsing David Gomberg for House District #10 and Suzanne Weber for House District #32. I have worked extensively with both over the last 7 years. Both candidates…
Deer season kicks off Oct. 3 – Check for access, Get tags online, reminder ODFW offices remain closed
SALEM, Ore.— Oregon’s largest hunting season (any legal weapon deer) begins Saturday, Oct. 3, with general season hunting in Western Oregon and controlled deer hunting in Eastern Oregon. Last year, 105,481 hunters participated in these seasons.Hunters, remember to pick up your…
Important dates for the November 3, 2020 General Election; OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY BALLOT DEPOSIT LOCATIONS
November 3, 2020 General Election – Important Dates: October 2020 13 Voter registration deadline (Registration cards postmarked October 13, 2020 are valid) 14 First Day ballots will be mailed and…
Governor Announces Updates to the County Watch List, Adds Clatsop & Benton Counties
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that two counties—Benton and Clatsop—have been added to the County Watch List. This brings the total number of counties on the Watch List to…