PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…
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Rockaway Beach Missing Person Located with Assist from Community Volunteers, Search & Rescue Feb. 22nd
On Saturday February 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM, the Rockaway Beach Police Department responded to a report of a missing 88-year-old male. We learned that the male had went for a walk…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Rescue at Sandlake on Sat. Feb. 22; Rider with Head Injuries to recover thanks to helmet
On 02/22/2020 at approximately 3:22 PM deputies responded to the beach at Sandlake Recreational Area, 7000 Galloway Road, Sandlake, OR regarding single ATV recreational accident with injury. Deputies located the single occupant,…
Salmonberry Trail Receives an Injection of Funding Toward Planning of the 86-Mile Trail
Washington County Visitors Association and Tillamook County awarded additional funding for the master planning of the trail, which follows the historic Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad from the city of Banks to…
Port of Tillamook Bay Seeking Candidates for Board Vacancy
The Port of Tillamook Bay is accepting applications to fill one open position on its board of commissioners. The appointee will serve the remainder of Position #3, which expires 06/30/2023. Regular monthly…
Controversial Cap-and-Trade, SB1530 Opposed by Democrats, Johnson & Witt; Republicans No-Show at Evening House Session
Opposition to Senate Bill 1530, also known as the Carbon Cap-and-trade, caused most Republican lawmakers to not attend a Legislative Session last night, Tuesday February 18th, denying the house a quorum for…
Manzanita City Hall Moves to Temporary Location Due to Mold, Health Concerns at City Hall Building; Limited Services Feb. 18 & 19, Open in Temporary Location Feb. 20
Due to the existence of mold and related health concerns for city staff and members of the public, Manzanita City Hall will temporarily relocate its offices to 176 5th Street (the old…
FACT Oregon announces Newport Regional Learning Summit Feb. 22: “Give us a day…we’ll give you all we’ve got!”
Attention all parents and caregivers of children with disabilities! On February 22, you’re invited to FACT Oregon’s Regional Learning Summit in Newport, sponsored by Oregon Able Savings Plan, The Autzen Foundation, The…
OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE NEWS FROM DAVID GOMBERG: What’s Happening in Salem?
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…
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”
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 MOU….