Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be sponsoring several contests in the area schools again this fall. Information has been provided to area schools from pre-school through the 12th grade….
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NEHALEM VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Swappin’ Stories Series Wraps Up in Wheeler on Thursday Aug. 21
OIOpublisher The last in Nehalem Valley Historical Society’s series of “Swappin’ Stories” is at the Old Wheeler Hotel on Thursday August 21st at 3:30. Come to tell all of your remembrances of…
City of Rockaway Beach Doing Due Diligence, Following Citizen Input Making Salmonberry Trail Priority; Design, Initial Engineering Indicate Rails & Trails Construction Might Not Be Financially and Technically Feasible
At the Port of Tillamook Bay meeting on July 30th, Rockaway Beach City Manager Luke Shepard provided an update on the City’s planning for the Salmonberry Trail section, which included a request…
Salmonberry Trail Foundation Calls for Collaborative Path as POTB Weighs Rail Use in Rockaway Beach
(Hillsboro, Ore. — Aug 18, 2025) — The Salmonberry Trail Foundation (STF) is encouraging a collaborative, community-first approach as the Port of Tillamook Bay (POTB) Board considers upcoming decisions related to railroad…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: State Forests volunteers honored for their work with new Forest Champions award
(TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore.)—Four volunteers were recognized for their efforts to steward recreational opportunities across Oregon state forests through the first Forest Champions Volunteer Award. The award, sponsored by the State Forests Trust of Oregon, was proudly presented to…
In Support of the Salmonberry Rails to Trails
To the editor, We residents of Rockaway Beach love the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and we know our visitors do as well. That said, the Port of Tillamook Bay tracks north of…
Oregon Tuna Classic Marks 20 Years of Fighting Hunger and Celebrating Sport Fishing – August 15–16 in Garibaldi, OR
(Garibaldi, OR) — For two decades, the Oregon Tuna Classic (OTC) has united passionate anglers, generous sponsors, and coastal communities in a shared mission: to fight hunger and strengthen Oregon’s coast. This…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Movie Showing “The People vs. Agent Orange” in Astoria, Aug. 12th
“WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM BEING POISONED” Agent Orange Awareness Day is observed annually on August 10th, according to the Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial. This day commemorates the anniversary…
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Response to the City of Rockaway Beach’s Request to Remove Track North of Rockaway Beach Depot
Dear Supporters of OCSR and Residents of Tillamook County, Last week the City of Rockaway Beach (CORB) made a request to remove all railroad track north of the station in Rockaway Beach…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Explores Alder Island Saturday Aug. 9
Start your summer weekend with a pleasant bird-watching stroll LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – On Saturday, August 9, Seven Capes Bird Alliance will offer a bird walk from 9-11 a.m. on the Alder Island…