By Representative David Gomberg We are quickly approaching the mid-point of the 2020 session, and with the first deadline behind us, many proposals have died. When Oregon voters approved the addition of…
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North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection: Forest Waters Ballot Measure and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); Upcoming Presentation – Feb. 29th Pesticides and Environmental Justice: Impacts on Community Health”
OIOpublisher A landmark Memorandum of Understanding was signed on February 7, 2020 between environmental groups and industrial timber corporations. Yes, we’ve all been wondering, and feeling frustrated, about the timing of the…
Washington, Oregon agree on allocations for 2020 Columbia River salmon fisheries
SALEM, Ore. – The directors of the Washington and Oregon departments of Fish and Wildlife reached an agreement this week on allocations and gear types for Columbia River salmon fisheries in 2020….
Tillamook County Housing Needs Assessment Provides Stark Picture of Lack of Inventory for Future
By Matt Maizel An updated Housing Needs Analysis has been completed by Tillamook County’s Housing Commission, findings were presented to the Board of Commissioners and now the Commission is developing a strategic…
Kruebbe Announcement of Candidacy for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #1
By Bay City Mayor Christopher Kruebbe, candidate for Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Position #1 Tillamook residents from North to South County, proud and patriotic Americans of the U.S., U.S. Veterans, Active…
Formation of SOSPAC – Save Our Shoreline Political Action Committee
A resident of Tierra Del Mar has formed a new political action committee called Save Our Shoreline Political Action Committee or SOSPAC. The focus of SOSPAC is aimed to “preserve Oregon’s shoreline…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Offers Scholarships to Local Students Application deadline approaches March 16
TILLAMOOK, Ore., Feb. 14, 2020 — The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) will offer nine $2,000 scholarships to students in Tillamook and Morrow counties this year as part of its 18th annual…
Free fishing in Oregon on President’s Day weekend Feb. 15-16
SALEM, Ore.—Add fishing to your President’s Day weekend plans—it’s free to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. That means no fishing licenses or…
Info sessions on state forest planned timber sales, projects in fiscal year 2021 set for Feb. 24 in Astoria, Feb. 26 in Salem
Oregonians are invited to information sessions in Astoria on Feb. 24 and Salem Feb. 26 for an overview of planned timber sales and projects in state forests managed by the Oregon Department…
PUBLIC NOTICE: PORT OF TILLAMOOK BAY BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCY
The Port of Tillamook Bay has two (2) vacant position to serve on the Budget Committee for a three-year term, usually with just one meeting annually. Citizens over 18 years of age…