Tillamook, Ore. – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Tillamook County welcomes the public to Summer Canning Classes. Would you like to learn how to can fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, fish…
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Suicide Prevention: Break the Silence – Remove the Barriers to Reach Out for Help, There is Hope
By Laura Swanson Our hearts go out to all those impacted by suicide, and after especially tragic suicides this weekend, the Pioneer is calling on our community to reach out to those…
LOWER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL SPEAKER SERIES: Local Fire History & How to Prepare for Wildfires June 10th
On June 10th, 2021 Aaron Groth will share a presentation on fire risk in Coastal Oregon as part of the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council’s speaker series. The Echo Mountain Fire complex, the Mapleton Fire, and…
OSU EXTENSION: Meet Aaron Groth, Regional Fire Specialist
In January, Aaron Groth began the position of Regional Fire Specialist and Assistant Professor of Practice for the Coast Fire Service Area, based in Astoria. His coverage area includes Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook,…
OUR Tillamook: Community Partners Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) and Opioids Use Disorder (OUD) have impacted many families in Tillamook County – from accidental overdoses to arrests and jail sentences. OUR Tillamook is making a…
Emergency Broadband Benefit Available to Qualifying Households
On May 13th, Oregon State University Extension Service announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit…
Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. Part of the OSU Extension Fire Program’s Wildfire Wednesdays webinar lunch and learn series begins Wed. March 17th
On March 17, OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension along with state and local agencies and community partners, will launch Wildfire Wednesday’s lunch and learn, “Fire Aware. Fire Prepared.” program. This statewide campaign will help Oregonians prepare for the reality of wildfire through greater…
Oregon State University Monthly Gardening Calendar – MARCH
Submitted by Tillamook County Master Gardener Association The Oregon State University Master Gardener™ Program is an Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service program that educates Oregonians about the art and science of…
Child Care Expansion in Tillamook County from COVID Relief Funds
In August 2020, the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners allocated $131,000 in CARES Act Funding for child care expansion in Tillamook County. The Tillamook County Early Child Care and Education Task Force…
Save money by starting vegetable seeds at home; FREE Seeds available at Tillamook Libraries, and other locations
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our recent cold temperatures and frozen precipitation makes Spring seem a long ways off, but it’s not! And now is the time to get seeds started for your garden. Tillamook…
