(Salem, OR) – As technology evolves, so does the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF continues to adapt and integrate technological advancements into their work. During fire season, the agency uses several…
Category: Public Safety
OP/ED: Where are the protests regarding the victims of crime in our own county? Two Questions We Should Be Asking
By Robin Kostrikin I have been watching the local, state, and national protests over immigration enforcement, and two questions keep coming to mind: Why aren’t we also talking about the people…
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS: WILDFIRES IMPACT MANY PARTS OF STATE, BE AWARE & PREPARED
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) staff are monitoring active wildfires and working to help keep people safe. But even if you’re not currently impacted by a wildfire, it’s important to…
A CALL TO ACTION: DA AUBREY OLSON – READ REPORT, FILE COMPLAINTS
By Robin Kostrikin After talking with many people in our community, it’s become obvious to me that many are completely in the dark about the issues Will Chappell of the Headlight-Herald…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Fourth of July Search Ends in Remarkable Rescue at Cape Lookout State Park
EDITOR’S NOTE: More details about the miraclous search and rescue efforts of the little girl on the 4th of July that went missing from Cape Lookout. See below for link to original…
Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency Enhances Regional Emergency Preparedness with Amphibious Utility Vehicle
In a proactive move to safeguard public health and critical infrastructure during severe weather events, the Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency (NBWA) has announced the acquisition of a specialized, all-terrain amphibious utility…
OREGON STATE POLICE: OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN SEASIDE JULY 8, SUSPECT IN WASHINGTON DOUBLE HOMICIDE SHOT BY LOCAL OFFICERS
(SEASIDE, Ore. 7/9/26) – On Wednesday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 1:36 p.m., Oregon State Police received a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for an adult male operating a silver Toyota 4Runner…
Join us in calling for the resignation of our District Attorney Aubrey Olson
How about focusing on what’s happening right here in our own community to make a positive difference? By Robin Kostrikin I asked Laura Swanson of the Tillamook County Pioneer: Why…
CALL TO ACTION SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE: Attend Sentencing hearing 3 pm, Tuesday July 7th for Jeremy Davidson
If you’re interested in seeing our justice system in action, consider attending the sentencing hearing for Jeremy Davidson, who is accused of raping a minor, on July 7 at 3:00 p.m. at…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PROVIDES UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE
(TILLAMOOK, OR. July 2, 2026) Tillamook County is providing an update on the Public Safety Emergency Communications System Upgrade. County voters approved a $24.4 million General Obligation Bond in November 2024 to…
