By Curt Varone, Fire Law Blog* A longtime Oregon fire marshal has filed a wide-ranging employment lawsuit against the Tillamook Fire District, alleging age discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, retaliation for protected medical leave,…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Oregon’s north coast opens to commercial crab fishing Dec. 31
NEWPORT, Ore. – The commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 31 from Cape Falcon to the Washington border. Fishermen can begin the presoak period – setting baited crab pots in the water…
Community Responds to South Prairie Elementary School Flooding – 100 People Help Move Materials, Books Dec. 18
The post appeared on social media yesterday afternoon, December 18th from Principal Lonnie Eggert: “South Prairie is flooding we need help …” It was amazing,” said Tillamook School District Superintendent Jennifer Guarcello….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Flooding Impacts Continue Across Tillamook County; Motorists Urged to Obey Road Closures
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the County coordination call this morning, December 19th, first responders relayed that they already had three water rescues on Hwy. 101/North Main. People that ignore the ROAD CLOSED signs…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Advisory: Flooding – Nehalem, Wilson and Trask Rivers; Highway 101 headed north out of Tillamook
The National Weather Service issued a warning for Flooding for The Nehalem, Wilson and Trask Rivers for Highway 101 headed north out of Tillamook, low lying areas along the rivers. 10/18/25 – 10/19/2025. Prepare…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Dec. 16th Windstorm Impacts Tillamook County; Emergency Crews Responding
Tillamook County experienced a significant windstorm overnight that resulted in widespread impacts, including power outages and debris affecting roadways and infrastructure. The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Tillamook People’s…
HANGAR B ROOF SUSTAINS DAMAGE FROM DEC. 16TH WIND STORM; PORT OF TILLAMOOK BAY ANNOUNCE BUILDING CLOSURE
We are all saddened today by the extreme weather event in Tillamook County that took place December 16, 2025, and caused considerable damage to the southeastern end of Hangar B. After careful…
TILLAMOOK PUD UPDATE 12/17/25 @6 PM
12/16-12/17 STORM UPDATE as of 6:01 p.m. TPUD crews have been working non-stop to restore power to the area since the beginning of the storm on Tuesday. Crews will take a brief…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: “A comprehensive freaking uproar.”
By State Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 12/5/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, “A comprehensive freaking uproar.” That’s how the response to the loss of our rescue helicopter and the possibility of…
Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting December 23, 2025
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room is located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct the…