By Butch Freedman … and other impossible to answer questions. It’s by now an old refrain: “I didn’t think it could get any worse, and then it did.” No point in even…
Category: Government
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA, Clackamas County confirm new measles case
Health officials encourage immunizations for measles PORTLAND, Ore.—A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to make sure they are protected against measles. The affected individual is unvaccinated. OHA and Clackamas County health…
2026 Tillamook High School Alumni Scholarships Now Accepting Applications
The Tillamook High School (THS) Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 scholarship cycle. The Fund offers multiple scholarships to support both graduating…
Matt Lyon Announces Candidacy for Tillamook County Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook attorney Matt Lyon has announced his candidacy for Tillamook County Circuit Court Judge. Lyon brings nearly two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to fairness, integrity, and service to…
OP/ED: Freedom Under Fire
By Roland Hughes I don’t even know where to begin. My entire body is hoping this is all just a bad joke or a dream. How did we get here? We have…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): OR 6 Emergency Repairs – Two Lanes OPEN!
Progress you can drive on We’re excited to announce that OR 6 is open to two-way traffic again, as of January 14, 2026. There will still be workers in the area. If…
Tillamook and Bay City Fire Departments responded to Trask River Apartments Fire January 11; GoFundMe for Displaced Resident
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Trask River Apartment’s fire tragedy impacted our community with the loss of life, and also the loss of homes for many people. This hit “close to home.” One of…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Notice of Pending Environmental Remediation at old Wheeler Hospital
Public comments and questions are invited on a proposed action by the Nehalem Bay Health District to remediate environmental hazard issues at the old Wheeler hospital located at 278 Rowe Street in…
INDIVISIBLE CALL TO ACTION: CONTACT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DEMAND DEFUNDING OF ICE
Indivisibles: We have an opportunity, this month, to rein in ICE’s lawlessness nationwide. ICE and Border Patrol are part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is currently funded only through January…
Strike Up Some Fun for a Great Cause! Tillamook Junior High 8th Graders Take Over PAC Bowling Alley Jan. 17
Get ready to roll into an evening of fun, fundraising, and a few spare-of-the-moment laughs! On January 17, Tillamook Junior High’s 8th-grade students will be taking over the Pastega Activity Center and Bowling…