EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is the official press release about the interpretive signs that were stolen from State Parks in Lincoln County. If you have any information that might help with recovering the…
Category: Public Safety
Governor Issues Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination
OIOpublisher Sets goal of ramping up to 12,000 vaccinations per day by end of next two weeks (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued a statement on COVID-19 vaccination in Oregon: “Let me…
Waves, Wind, Rain – A Stormy Start to 2021 – Video & Photos by Don Backman
Intrepid Pioneer photographer Don Backman braved the wild weather and got these shots at Barview Jetty this afternoon … January 2, 2021. Hey – it’s blowing out there. There have been sporadic,…
CARE ANNOUNCES WARMING CENTER OPEN TONIGHT JAN. 2 & TOMORROW NIGHT JAN. 3 AT WESTERN ROYAL INN, TILLAMOOK
The Tillamook Warming Center will be opening Saturday, January 2nd and Sunday January 3rd 2021. The warming center is located in Room 125# at the Western Royal Inn at 1125 Main Street…
Alert: High Wind Warning Noon Saturday, Jan. 2nd until 1:00AM Sunday, Jan. 3
Tillamook County Emergency Management Alert Details Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour) Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%)…
Advisory: BEACH HAZARDS – IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT, 01/01/21 – SNEAKER WAVES
Coastal Hazard Message – National Weather Service Portland OR 823 AM PST Thu Dec 31 2020 …BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE…In Washington,…
Successful Hangglider Rescue by Netarts Fire on Saturday December 26th
On Saturday December 26th, 2020 the Netarts Oceanside Fire District was summoned by 911 dispatch to a possible hang glider in a tree, near Hwy 131 between Netarts and Oceanside. After responding,…
2020 HOLIDAY SEASON DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
Tillamook, OR — This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office to share the message about the dangers of…
Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates are…
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…