TILLAMOOK, Ore. — When Mandie Phipps was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, she knew that she was going to have to make some significant changes to improve her health. But when her partner, Shawn…
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Tillamook Fire District welcomes Interim Chief
OIOpublisher Tillamook Fire has brought on Interim Chief Dale Kamrath, of Seaside, to help facilitate a smooth transition of leadership for the District. Kamrath comes onboard with the District shortly after the…
Tillamook PUD Crews Return from Paradise, California Mutual Assistance Assignment
Tillamook, OR – December 21, 2018 – The Tillamook PUD crews sent to Paradise, California on a mutual aid relief assignment have returned home. Crews left late last month to assist Pacific…
Alert: High Wind Warning – 01:00 AM to 01:00PM Thursday, Dec. 20th
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday, December 20th. * WINDS…South 30 to 40 mph…
Storm Round #2 – Power Outages in Tillamook County Dec. 17-18
TILLAMOOK, OR – December 18, 2018 – Approximately 2,900 Tillamook PUD customers located throughout Tillamook County experienced power outages during the wild winter storm that swept through the coastal area. Tillamook PUD…
Second Sea Turtle Strands on Oregon Coast Amid Hazardous Surf Conditions
Newport, Oregon – A second female olive ridley sea turtle is under care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium after stranding in Beachside State Park in Waldport on Saturday morning, December 15th. The…
Search for Missing Person Maria del Carmen “Carmen” Quintana Continues in North County
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams have been actively searching the area, talking with neighbors and continuing to gather information since her family reported her missing in late November. If…
GIVE THE GIFT OF OREGON STATE PARKS WITH AN ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT, $5 OFF IN DECEMBER
This holiday season, give the gift of unlimited access to Oregon’s state parks with an annual day-use parking permit. From Dec. 1-31, holiday shoppers can buy annual parking permits for only $25…
Deputy Honored for Distinguished Service to Tillamook County
Tillamook County – Tillamook County Reserve Deputy Eric Swanson recently received a Distinguished Service Award from the Oregon State Sheriffs Association. On December 1, 2018, Swanson also celebrated his 30th year in…
Six Local Officers Receive Life-Saving awards
Tillamook County – Six local officers received life saving awards at the 49th Annual Oregon Peace Officers Association awards banquet, held at the Spirit Mountain Casino, on November 30, 2018. The officers…