(Northwest Oregon – 1/16/24) — At least nine Oregon State Parks have closed or partially closed due to ice, snow and downed trees along the North Coast and valley. The current closures…
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Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation Hosts Second-Annual North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament January 27 at Tillamook Fairgrounds, Supports Career-to-Career Scholarship Program
OIOpublisher The TBCC Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, January 27, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. From 11 AM to 5 PM,…
Sitka Center Online Resident Talk January 18, 2024 4pm via Zoom
(OTIS, OR) – Sitka Resident Talks are an opportunity for the community to learn about the artists and scientists working in residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology through brief…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION/ODOT: Road conditions remain challenging statewide
Jan. 14, 2024 – Freezing temperatures span across much of the northern part of Oregon, making road conditions challenging. In the Portland Metro area, ice and strong winds are toppling trees and…
Bay City Appoints Liane Welch Mayor January 9th
On January 9, 2024, the City Council of Bay City unanimously appointed Liane Welch to fill the position of Mayor until the end of the term, i.e. December 31, 2024. The position…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Severe winter weather continues to impact travel across Oregon through weekend
ODOT crews have been busy on Oregon mountain passes, such as Santiam Pass pictured above, but conditions this weekend may overwhelm our ability to keep all highways open. Severe winter weather Friday and Saturday will sweep…
Hampton Lumber Announces Closure of Sawmill in Banks
(Portland, OR, January 9, 2024) – Hampton Lumber today announced the indefinite closure of its sawmill in Banks, Oregon, where operations have been curtailed since October. “We are well aware of the…
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Seeking Public Assistance in Waste of Bull Elk
Bull elk left to waste in Lincoln County (LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 10 Jan. 2024) – Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the take…
Green Sea Turtle Passes After Stranding on Manzanita Beach
(Newport, Ore.) — Despite dedicated efforts from the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq) and supporting partners, an endangered green sea turtle passed away after stranding on Oregon’s shores. On Jan. 6 Seaside Aquarium…
Two Nestucca Valley School Buses Collide on Hwy. 101 Yesterday Jan. 8, Dozen Minor Injuries; NVSC Superintendent Statement
At 3:15 pm yesterday afternoon, January 8, 2024, Nestucca Fire District responded to a report of a 2 school bus accident on Highway 101 South and the intersection of Bridge Street. First…