April 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Tillamook Forest Center (TFC). The TFC is the region’s largest forest-based learning center and outdoor classroom facility, located in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest. “The purpose of…
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BUTCH’S BLOG: Are They All Bad?
By Butch Freedman I was having a conversation with my daughter, Jessie, when, as is unfortunately the norm in all conversations these days, the talk turned toward politics and the crew of…
Port of Nehalem Scholarships Available for 2 Neah‑Kah‑Nie High School Students
The Port of Nehalem is proud to support the educational goals of graduating seniors from Neah-Kah-Nie High School through two annual scholarships of $2,500 each. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance…
One Book, One Coast at Tillamook County Library – Join the largest book club on the West Coast!
The Tillamook County Library is joining over 150 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington for One Book, One Coast, a shared community reading program connecting readers across three states through one powerful…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Spring Breaks in full swing, there’s a lot more traffic and the visitors aren’t familiar with our roads, make sudden, unexpected turns, or don’t turn when they’re supposed to…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The President is Not Well
“I love Elvis. I never met Elvis. Sometimes I feel I should tell a little fib, say ‘I knew him well.’” – Donald J. Trump By Marc C. Johnson (3/23/26) A congressional…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Final Detailed Review of the Last Session
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 3/30/2026 Dear Neighbors and Friends, The last two weeks have been a bit of a blur. Town Halls in Benton and then Lincoln Counties. Meeting…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: VOLUNTEERS HELP KEEP STATE FOREST SHOOTING LANES MAINTAINED AND OPEN
(TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, OR) — More than 55 volunteers helped clean and restore the Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes and nearby forest roads on March 21. Volunteers removed graffiti from boulders, replaced vandalized…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: SAVE Our Elections?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist, representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Tsunami 101 Road Show in Tillamook April 1st – Everything YOU Need to Know About Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Join the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Tillamook Emergency Volunteer Corps as we present Tsunami 101 on Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tillamook…
