ASTORIA, Ore. — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned to their homeport of Astoria Friday following a 10,700 nautical mile, 65-day, multi-mission patrol, resulting in the interdiction of…
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New data show rapid rise in youth marijuana, nicotine vaping; puts new generation at risk for addiction
While overall use of marijuana among Oregon youth has remained flat, the primary way they’re using the substance — vaping — has dramatically increased, an Oregon Health Authority analysis has found. This…
ODOT PROJECTS – OR-22: FINAL CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND Oct. 25th-28th; US HWY. 101 at Farmer Creek Begins
An existing culvert near milepost 11.33 is being replaced with a new bridge. This new structure is being constructed one half at a time. Due to limited working space one lane of…
Tillamook Police: Accident Report from Motor Vehicle, Pedestrian Accident at Tillamook HS Oct. 21st
On October 21, 2019 at 6:43 pm, 911 was called in regards to vehicle versus pedestrian accident on 12th Street in front of the Tillamook High School. Tillamook Fire, Tillamook Regional Medical…
Tillamook Warming Shelter Needs Volunteers to Open for Season – Trainings Oct. 30th & Nov. 6th
On the coldest and most miserable nights in Tillamook, would you like to help those experiencing homelessness? CARE is once again partnering with volunteers in the community to create a warming center…
Arrests Made in Vehicle Thefts
On Thursday, October 17, 2019, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 36215 Big Trout Rd, in reference to a call from Washington County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance in a stolen…
Mid-County Parks & Rec Supports Addition of Playground Equipment at City Park, Seeks Support & Donations
Since its inception in May 2018, the Tillamook Mid-County Parks & Rec District (TMCP&R) has been working to support local projects that further its mission to “help new and existing parks and…
Columbia Pacific CCO offers a sneak peek at the future at presentations/listening sessions Oct. 22-24
Astoria, Ore.— Join Columbia Pacific CCO as we look at the great things in store for the next five years of partnership in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. We will be sharing…
Tillamook County Drugs, Sharps and Vape Pens Take-Back Day Oct. 26th
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following up from Neal Lemery’s summary of the opioids summit (https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/opioid-summit-energizes-community-response/), getting rid of unused prescription and other drugs is a big first step towards reducing unauthorized usage. If you…
Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailboat off Oregon coast
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued five adults aboard a disabled sailing vessel Wednesday, October 16th, 20-miles west of Yaquina Bay, Oregon. At approximately, 5:15 a.m. watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector North…
