One of Oregon’s many annual natural wonders—the annual herring run! Herring come into bays and estuaries to spawn between Valentine’s Day and St Patrick’s Day. Nice weather and the first pulse of…
Category: Government
THE SCOUT REPORT: National Debt
By Jim Heffernan Finding truth is difficult. Contrasting messages swirl about continuously. Inspired by the book, “The Scout Mindset” by Julia Galef, I’ve volunteered to be a scout for the community. I…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM UPDATE: Hangar B Repair, Recovery Progress & Ways to Support
The historic Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay sustained damage to a 200 foot section of the buildings roof in mid-December, 2025. The Air Museum and the buiding was immediately…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chat with the Chief on Wednesday, March 11th at Tillamook Main Library
If you haven’t had a chance to say Hi and chat with Chief Troxel recently, he’d love to see you at his upcoming Chat with the Chief on Wednesday, March 11th. Come…
U.S. Coast Guard announces passing of Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, stationed in Astoria, following rescue operation injury
(SEATTLE, WA) – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of…
Tillamook Forest Center to hold first ever volunteer open house Saturday March 7
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Tillamook Forest Center (TFC) will hold a Volunteer Open House Saturday from 1-3 p.m. “Volunteers are a key part of the team that makes the Tillamook Forest Center such a great place for our visitors,”…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Offers Scholarships to Local Students
Completed Applications Due April 15 The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) will offer 10 scholarships in the amount of $3,500 to students in Tillamook and Morrow counties this year as part of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOW RECRUITING SEARCH & RESCUE VOLUNTEERS
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking applicants to join our Search and Rescue (SAR) Team! Our next SAR Academy is tentatively planned for late spring / early summer, and we’re…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Operation Epic Insanity
By Butch Freedman Petey Hegseth is probably responsible for the insipid naming: Operation Epic Fury. It fits his tough guy stance. A better naming would have been Epic Fail or Epic White…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: War — What Is It Good For …
“They say we must fight to keep our freedom. But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way, oh … ” – Edwin Starr, 1970 By Marc C. Johnson Winston Churchill,…