Coast Guard Cutter Elm arrives in Astoria for first time
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elm arrives into the Columbia River enroute to their homeport at Tongue Point in Astoria, Ore. July 15, 2019. The Cutter Elm is […]
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BURN BAN NOTIFICATION – Open Debris Burning Ban Starts Today July 15th
The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a countywide burn ban on all open debris pile burning on July 15, […]
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What Does the Washington Earthquake Mean?
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager USGS reported, along with many residents, that a 4.6 quake shook the area around Monroe, WA, near Seattle, early this morning, July 12th. […]
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All These Big Earthquakes, Mean What?
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager So, I know there are some folks wondering, are all these earthquakes, including the two large ones in southern California, the 6.4 and […]
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Camp Meriwether Fire – Update, Oregon Department of Forestry
By Laura Swanson The fire at Camp Meriwether was reported at 7:30 pm on Sunday July 7th and first responders on scene were Nestucca Rural Fire, and Oregon Department of […]
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FIRE AT CAMP MERIWETHER CONTAINED, ALL CAMPERS, STAFF SAFE
From Boys Scouts Cascade Pacific Council – Update as of Monday, July 8 at 6:50am: The small fire did not spread during the night and is under control, with professional […]
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TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFETY TIPS
They’re here …. this is the new normal for Tillamook County, especially on Highway 101 near the Tillamook Cheese Factory, through Garibaldi or Rockaway Beach, or north near Cannon Beach […]
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Independence Day Safety and 911 Calls – Use non-emergency number for fireworks complaints – 503-815-1911
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tomorrow (July 4th) is a day to celebrate the independence of the United States. It is a Federal Holiday and is known for […]
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Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 […]
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Siletz Tribal Grant Funded AED’s in Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach Police Chief Charles Stewart would like to recognize the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) for their help in securing funding for purchase of three Automated External Defibrillators […]
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