(NEWPORT, Ore.) Despite overwhelming opposition from tribes, fishing organizations and coastal communities, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the release of the final wind energy areas (WEAs) off Oregon’s south…
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Finalizes Wind Energy Areas in Oregon; South Oregon Coast Areas hold 2.4 gigawatts of clean renewable energy potential
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals for deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW of floating offshore wind energy capacity by 2035, the Bureau…
Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Names New Board Members
(MANZANITA, OR. February 2024) – At its January meeting, the EVCNB Board of Directors made several changes to the organization’s leadership. Margaret Steele, M.D., who was President of the Board for 4…
Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea (WEBS) announces: BEN NUÑEZ, SR. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY GRADUATES
BEN NUÑEZ SR. SCHOLARSHIP 2024, sponsored by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, now in its third year. WEBS is committed to supporting students who want to make a positive impact on our…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER VACANCIES
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for three vacancies on the Tillamook County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. One representative would represent the public at large, the second would represent…
UPDATE: Senator Wyden postpones Tillamook & Lincoln County Town Halls
Due to ongoing negotiations in the U.S. Senate, Senator Wyden has to postpone his town halls in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties, which were scheduled at the following times and locations: Lincoln County…
Urgent need for high school baseball and softball umpires
(WILSONVILLE -February 9, 2024) – The Oregon Athletic Officials Association and the Oregon School Activities Association are recruiting officials for the high school spring sports seasons. There is an immediate need for…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ASKS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING BEAVER SHELL BREAK-IN SUSPECTS FROM FEB. 5
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance from the public in identifying and locating two burglary suspects that broke into the Beaver Shell Station on February 5, 2024. “Two suspects…
Tillamook City Council Ward 6 Temporary Appointment Announcement
The Tillamook City Council is seeking interested applicants that live in Tillamook Ward 6 (see https://tillamookor.gov/elected-officials/ for information and location of Ward 6) to serve temporarily in the place of the regular…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast decommissioned after 56 years of service
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) during a ceremony, Thursday, in Astoria. Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, deputy commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided…