The Lommen Bridge Replacement Project at milepost 11.5 on Miami-Foley Road will be changing traffic patterns. Since the last notice was released, several unforeseen issues have come up and rearranged the schedule…
Category: Public Safety
US 101 Construction Update: Manzanita Ave. intersection to close Monday July 10
OIOpublisher Construction season continues … Manzanita Avenue will be closed at its intersection with US 101 next week starting on Monday and ending no later than Friday as the intersection…
Tillamook County Road Construction, Upcoming Closures, Bridge Closures in July
There will be several road closures and bridge closures coming up in July. For more information contact Tillamook County Public Works at 503-842-3419. Miami-Foley Road, Lommen Bridge project – UPDATE: Intermittent closures/one-lane…
Closing Gap in Oregon Coast Trail in North Tillamook County
By Dan Haag Connie Soper loves the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). She has hiked it numerous times, written a book about it, and shared her experiences with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Now, she…
FATAL PARAGLIDING ACCIDENT AT CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK
News Release from Oregon State Police July 2nd, 2017 10:06 AM On July 1, 2017 at approximately 4:55PM, OSP assisted Tillamook County SO and emergency personnel with fatal paragliding accident at Cape…
Coast Guard issues violations, stresses water safety before record heat wave hits Washington
(Editor’s Note: This Coast Guard report is from Washington, but a good reminder to all mariners about boating safety.) SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to three separate reports of disabled and adrift…
Take the High Ground Challenge, Learn More at Emergency Preparedness Fair in Nehalem June 24th
Emergency Preparedness Fair Sponsored by the Rinehart Clinic, NCRD and the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay! Saturday June 24th 10am Nehalem Meeting Hall, upstairs in the Public Works Bldg., 35900 8th Street…
Attempted Murder Suspects Lodged at Tillamook County Jail
Two men now face multiple charges for their alleged roles in an attempted murder in Tillamook County because they believed the victim was working for the police. Chad Vincent Thomas, 32, and…
Road Improvements May Limit Willamette Valley Access
Salem, Ore. — Road improvements will limit road access in a few areas around the Willamette Valley this spring and summer. Visitors may encounter short delays with some restricted road access. Work…
June is Safety Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
by Marge Jozsa, Chief Executive Officer, Rinehart Clinic and Pharmacy We hear the phrase Emergency Preparedness often and it could mean any emergency — storms, floods, wildfires, but much of the focus…