The Tillamook Narcotics Team (TNT) successfully executed a drug bust in the parking lot of Safeway in Tillamook, resulting in the arrest of two individuals on serious drug-related charges. On February 25th,…
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Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Announces More Than $754,000 in Tourism Grant Awards
The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has awarded $754,313 in tourism facilities and marketing grants to local organizations, businesses, and municipalities for the 2024-25 fiscal year. These grants, funded by Tillamook County…
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Search for Dane Paulsen – Summary of Search and Continued Efforts
(March 5, 2025 – 2:45pm) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips. Below is a…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Understanding the Transient Lodging Tax
By Lynnee Jacks, Oregon Coast Visitors Association In this week’s Legislative Newsletter, we take a deep dive into the bills and background affecting tourism tax legislation. The 2025 Legislative Session is unfolding against…
Nehalem Bay Health District and Board Member Debbie Moberly Recognized for Outstanding Achievements by Oregon Special Districts Association
(Wheeler, OR) – The statewide organization of Oregon special districts has recognized the Nehalem Bay Health District as the outstanding small special district in the state, and Health District board secretary/treasurer Debbie…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Commission adopts changes to ODFW regulations for Oregon sea urchins
SALEM, Ore.— The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted changes to ODFW regulations for Oregon sea urchins at their virtual meeting on Friday February 14, 2025. The Commission heard testimony from staff to…
New Recovery House Opens in Tillamook through Tillamook Family Counseling Center, Iron Tribe Network Partnership
Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) and Iron Tribe Network have partnered to establish a critical new resource for individuals and families seeking recovery in Tillamook County. The recently opened recovery housing in…
Wyden Sounds the Alarm on DOGE Accessing Social Security Systems Containing Americans’ Sensitive Personal and Financial Information
“There is no reason non-government political operatives would need access to sensitive payment systems.” Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sounded the alarm following reports of DOGE operatives accessing the Social Security…
Amid Instability on HHS Websites – Including Medicaid Payment Portal – Chaos & Confusion Intensify; Schumer, Wyden Demand Answers From Administration on HHS Blackout, Total Lack Of Transparency, and Jeopardizing Health Care for Millions of Children and Families
Following Continued Chaos and Confusion by DOGE and Trump and a Full Day Shutdown on the Federal Platform to Reimburse State Medicaid Programs, Democratic Leaders Seek Answers on Trump Administration’s Incompetence Washington,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: DR. ITZEL ROMERO JOINS TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Dr. Itzel Romero recently joined the Tillamook County Community Health Dental Clinic and is now accepting new Medicaid and uninsured dental patients. Itzel Romero graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of…