PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Seal Rock Beach, located in Lincoln County. The health authority issued the advisory Aug. 1, after water…
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Hot Weather Increases the Fire Danger – NW Zones 1-2-3 Move to HIGH Fire Danger, Fri. Aug. 4th
OIOpublisher As the warmer weather increases the temperatures in the northwest corner of the state, fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists using the forests…
NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE 2023 Recruit Academy Graduation – Pinning Ceremony – Wed. July 26th, 2023 (Video)
Photos & Video by Laura Swanson Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue’s ranks expanded by seven with the official graduation of the latest volunteer recruits. About 50 people gathered at NBFR Station 13…
Seal Rock Beach in Lincoln County health advisory issued Aug. 1; High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Seal Rock Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Tillamook Police Department National Night Out Aug. 1st at Goodspeed Park – BBQ, Games, Music, Dunk Tank & More
Join the Tillamook Police Department on August 1st for the National Night Out community event at Goodspeed Park at 3rd Ave. and Delmonte Ave in Tillamook from 5 to 8 pm. There…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: Rockaway Robbery Suspects Arrested
On July 21, 2023, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two juvenile males in connection with a string of thefts and armed robberies which occurred at the Rockaway Beach Center Market convenience store…
DOUBLE FATAL CRASH- HWY 101- TILLAMOOK COUNTY, SATURDAY JULY 22nd
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 10:28 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 58, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated a white…
Coast Guard requests public information after laser strike hits Tillamook Bay boatcrew Wedneday evening July 19th
The Coast Guard is requesting information from the public in locating a suspect or suspects who pointed a green laser light into the eyes of a Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay boatcrew…
Practice wildfire prevention as fire season heats up
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians to stay vigilant this fire season. Over the last several weeks, the department has recognized an uptick in human-caused wildfires. ODF…
OREGON STATE POLICE: FATAL CRASH – HWY 18 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY JULY 18, 2023
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at approximately 10:53 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-18, near milepost 12.5, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated a…