PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
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Coast Guard rescues 2 people, 1 dog from vessel off Oregon coast
OIOpublisher A Coast Guard aircrew hoisted two people and their dog early Saturday morning, Feb. 29th from their boat several miles off the coast of northwest Oregon. On Friday, Feb. 28th at…
Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed its first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in an…
Recreational Razor Clamming Open from the Columbia River to the Siuslaw River
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the central Oregon coast. Recreational and commercial razor clam…
Tillamook County High School Young Women Recognized for Achievements in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
The Tillamook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held the 18th Annual STEM recognition event at Tillamook Bay Community College on Sunday, February 23, 2020. The event honored young…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
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…
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…