The Tillamook County Fair has a lot of fun available for kids, and kids at heart! With OMSI’s Science Festival, Fair Acres, the Dairy Done Right Lounge, and of course the carnival…
Category: Government
Tillamook 9-1-1 Updating Communication Tower
OIOpublisher Tillamook County Emergency Communications District, also known as “Tillamook 9-1-1” has broken ground to replace the aging “tower” where our public safety radio antennas are mounted. Tillamook 9-1-1 answers 9-1-1 calls…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS SOUGHT
The Board of Commissioners is seeking representatives from Tillamook County to serve on the Tillamook County Housing Commission. Formed by the Board in June 2018, the Housing Commission is charged with creating,…
Dory Boat Recovery at Cape Kiwanda Injures Juvenile Male on Tuesday July 17
PACIFIC CITY, OR – On July 17, 2018, at approximately 4:58 pm Tillamook 911 was notified of a recreational accident on the beach, in the area of Cape Kiwanda. The investigation revealed…
Voters to Decide Manzanita Marijunana Tax
By David Dillon, North County News Manzanita voters will be asked this fall whether the city should impose a 3% tax on recreational marijuana sales conducted within the city limits. At their…
Tillamook County Roads – Public Works – Rockaway Beach Road Closures for Culvert Replacements
During the December 2015 storm, four culverts in Rockaway Beach were undermined. The County contracted with Advanced Excavation to replace the culverts. The following roads in Rockaway Beach will be closed at…
Manzanita Mayor Mike Scott to Seek Second Term
Manzanita Mayor Mike Scott announced at the July City Council meeting that he is running for a second two year term as Mayor. Much has been accomplished in his first term including…
Tillamook County Faces Unique Challenges When It Comes to Housing
By Matt Maizel, for the Tillamook County Pioneer Housing supply is competitive for low- and middle-wage workers in Tillamook County. Local households that rent have trouble finding dwelling units, which are now…
Highway 101/6 Project Update – 7/13/18
By Sierra Lauder, Director of Events and Downtown Development, Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce Night striping with some flagging has gone smoothly, with things wrapping up slightly ahead of schedule. Lanes and…
Island Street Culvert Replacement, Twin Rocks, Tillamook County – Island Street Closure begins July 16
Tillamook County Road Department has contracted with Advanced Excavation to replace the culvert on Island Street beginning July 16, 2018. This project will require that Island Street be closed for a duration…