Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to Lower Risk (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry Announces Personal Woodcutting Permits sales will end on July 18, 2021
OIOpublisher The Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook District office will stop selling personal woodcutting permits for areas in the Tillamook State Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2021. Please note…
New dashboard counts the way to reopening – Statewide at 66.8%; Tillamook County at 62.8%
Tillamook County is less than 500 people away from reaching 65% vaccination rate to stay at lower risk, at 62.8% vaccinated as of Monday June 7th. Case counts continue to be low…
Traffic changes at the Manzanita Transfer Station
Please be advised that changes have been implemented in traffic patterns, specifically parking, at the Manzanita Transfer Station, located at 34995 Necarney City Rd, Manzanita. “The changes in parking will enable customers…
Washington County Man, with ties to Rockaway Beach, Neah-kah-nie High School, Arrested for Sex Abuse, Additional Victims Sought
(Washington County Sheriff- June 3, 2021) In March 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives opened an investigation into 58-year-old Henry Stephen “Steve” Bauer after receiving a report from a woman that Mr….
Did You Meet Barnacle Bill? Molting Elephant Seal Makes Multiple Appearances on Area Beaches during Memorial Day Weekend
From Seaside Aquarium An elephant seal, dubbed Barnacle Bill, became quite popular when he decided to haul out on multiple northern Oregon beaches over Memorial Day weekend, filling both visitors and locals…
New Collections Manager at the Tillamook Pioneer Museum
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – In May, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum welcomed another member to its staff, Peyton Tracy, who will serve as the museum’s assistant director and collections manager. “I’m beyond thrilled…
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…
Manzanita Writers’ Series Presents: Constellation of the Scars Book Release & Publishing Workshop June 11 | 4pm
Join us on Friday, June 11 at 4pm on Zoom with the Hoffman Center for the Arts for a book release and publishing workshop with local award-winning author, Melissa Eskue Ousley. The…
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,…