What do oysters have to do with healthy ecosystems? According to Chrissy Smith with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, the oyster industry is an important part of the North Oregon Coast…
Category: Non Profit News
CARE, Inc. Micro Shelter Project: FAQs
OIOpublisher This will be the first Micro Shelter village in Tillamook County designed to provide temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness. While this concept is new to Tillamook County, it is finding…
Local Non-Profits Partner For Greater Good: Emily Critelli named new Executive Director of Tillamook Early Learning Center
By Sayde Moser-Walker In a small, rural community non-profits are essential because they provide much-needed services for community members. Tillamook County is a great example of that, with literally hundreds of non-profits…
Juvenile Brown Pelican Found Snared by Fishing Hook and Line
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a juvenile brown pelican Thursday night, June 13th that was found snared in a fishing hook and line. Civilians transferred the large bird to the Aquarium…
Tillamook County Earns National Achievement Award for Health
Tillamook County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized Tillamook…
Junior Naturalists Summer Camp: A week of outdoor fun – July 22-26
Astoria, OR, — Wildlife Center of the North Coast is excited to announce the launch of their first ever summer camp for kids! Limited spaces available, be sure to register as soon…
CoastWatch Program Names New Volunteer Coordinator
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition has announced that the new volunteer coordinator for the group’s CoastWatch Program is Jessica (Jesse) Jones. She replaces long-time coordinator Fawn Custer, who is stepping into a…
CARE, Inc. seeks contractors, electricians and excavators to develop site for proposed Micro Shelter Homeless Project
•CARE, Inc. is issuing three Requests for Proposals to develop the site of a Micro Shelter village •The three RFPs address the site plan needs for excavation, electrical and fencing •Contractors wishing…
Adventist Health Extends Urgent Care Hours in Tillamook
June 13, 2019 (Tillamook, OR) –Adventist Health Medical Office Plaza Urgent Care is now open on Saturdays to meet the growing needs of the community. Providing urgent care services seven days a…
First United Paws of Tillamook ‘Kitten Shower’ Success
By Brian Halvorsen The United Paws of Tillamook held its first “Kitten Shower” on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Tillamook County Library’s main branch. The event’s goal was to showcase the…