At 4:09 PM today, June 14, 2026, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District crews were dispatched to the intersection of Ella Avenue and Ray Drive for a report of downed power lines, a…
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OP/ED: TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NEED OUR SUPPORT; CALL TO ACTION – CONCERNS ABOUT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By Robin Kostrikin The County Commissioners have asked for public input regarding ongoing concerns within the District Attorney’s Office. The Board discussed these issues earlier this week, and a recording of that…
CITY OF CANNON BEACH: City Temporarily Closes Sewage Lagoons Trail Due to Aggressive Elk Activity June 12
The City of Cannon Beach has temporarily closed the Sewage Lagoons Trail following reports of aggressive elk behavior in the area. The closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: ODF’S ENTIRE NORTHWEST OREGON AREA ENTERS FIRE SEASON JUNE 15
(Salem, OR) – Fire season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) protection districts in the Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA) will begin June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. which include:…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Extreme heat ahead – Oregon Health Authority shares tips to stay safe
As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities from heat-related illness. Heat-related…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Heat Advisory for North & Central Oregon Coast from Sunday morning until 11:00PM Sunday 6/14/26
* WHAT…Temperatures 83 to 87 degrees F expected. * WHERE…South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Heat Advisory for Coast Range, Willamette Valley from Sunday 6/14 morning until 11:00PM Tuesday 6/16
* WHAT…Temperatures between 92 and 98 degrees F expected. * WHERE…Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, South Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Central…
ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE: EMILY – Emergency Rescue Device Deployed, Rescues Surfer Sunday June 7th
On Sunday, June 7, 2026 at approximately 12:28 p.m., Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue involving a surfer in distress near the Rockaway Beach wayside. Nehalem Bay Fire…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Don’t give bears a free lunch!
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife wants to remind residents (and visitors) that black bears are roaming our woods and neighborhoods. Hungry bears are looking for an easy meal before fruits…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Culvert Replacements in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties
Construction started on U.S. 101 You may have seen activity along U.S. 101 as crews set up work zones to repair or replace culverts under the highway. We’re planning to repair or replace some of…