(TILLAMOOK, OR – May 8, 2026) – Tillamook County has concluded its independent investigation into complaints submitted to the county’s Human Resources department by members of the public and county employees regarding…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Roll Call – Clarifying the Proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance
By Sheriff Josh Brown The proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance has generated a great deal of discussion throughout our community. I have received phone calls and emails, the Board of Commissioners has…
ASK A COMMISSIONER: How Do I Support Local Businesses and Stimulate the Economy?
By Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner Recently a constituent asked me on Facebook to provide examples of things I have done in my current term to stimulate the economy and support…
OP/ED: The Legacy of Commissioner Bell #2: Ordinance 88 and the Attempted Authoritarian Takeover of Small and Micro-Businesses
By April Bailey Just one year into her second term, Commissioner Bell made another authoritarian power grab. This should not have been surprising given her re-election AFTER the COVID lockdowns. However, this…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Tillamook County Library is seeking applications for one library board seat on the library board of directors. We are seeking people who are passionate about our libraries with a variety of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEEK LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Tillamook County Library is seeking applications for one library board seat on the library board of directors. We are seeking people who are passionate about our libraries with a variety of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY RESTRUCTURES TREASURER POSITION FOLLOWING RESIGNATION
(TILLAMOOK, OR. February, 2026) Over the last two and a half months, Tillamook County has evaluated its options following the one-month resignation notice submitted on December 2, 2025, by County Treasurer Shawn…
CALL TO ACTION: Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell Letter to ODFW Opposing Petition that Impacts Dungeness Crab Fishing, Calls for Community to Testify
The Oregon crabbing industry is facing an imminent threat. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is in receipt of a petition demanding drastic changes to commercial crabbing rules that have the very…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: COUNTY TREASURER RESIGNS; NEW TREASURER APPOINTED
Tillamook County received notice of the resignation of County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard. Ms. Blanchard submitted her resignation on December 2, 2025, with an effective date of January 2, 2026. Under Oregon law,…
OREGON AFSCME LOCAL 2734: Tillamook County Workers Ratify Long-Awaited Contract with Major Gains
Congratulations to the Tillamook County workers of Local 2734, who ratified a historic contract with 93% of voting members in favor! They secured some huge economic gains, and completely overhauled their employee…