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…
Category: Press Release
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…
Sea Otter Holding Facility Fully Funded—Thanks to YOU!
Newport, Oregon – On Giving Tuesday, the Oregon Coast Aquarium announced a campaign to build a new sea otter holding facility. The facility would allow the Aquarium to take in an additional…
OREGON COAST TRAIL PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN COOS BAY, TILLAMOOK AND PORTLAND
The public is invited to weigh in on the future of the Oregon Coast Trail at three upcoming open houses hosted by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Participants can drop…
Winter Workshops for Youth Set to Start in January
Several afterschool programs are being offered by OSU Extension and their partners, Art Accelerated and Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. These programs are for a variety of ages and interest. Class sizes…
