A long period swell will impact our waters starting Sunday May 24th through Tuesday May 26th. Sneaker waves can surprise beachgoers, running up on the beach significantly farther than other waves. They…
Category: Public Safety
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Plan ahead for summer travel, including wildfire prevention, across Oregon
Memorial Day Weekend – Unofficial Start of Summer Season – More Traffic, More Construction, Calls for More Patience & Planning (Photo – Maintenance crews work on shoulder and ditch improvements along U.S….
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Hwy. 6 & NW Aerts Road Roundabout Construction
The City of Banks and Washington County plan to improve safety and address future traffic needs at the intersection of OR 6 and NW Aerts Road by installing a roundabout. This work is…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyanobacteria bloom season is here – When in doubt, stay out
(PORTLAND, Ore.)—With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)…
Support Creation of Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District
I support the creation of the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District. This new district is needed to solve one problem that has plagued both Bay City Fire and Tillamook Fire District…
ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE – Community Preparedness Meeting: Summer Hazards & Wildfire Risk Reduction May 6th
As we head into the warmer months, it’s critical to be prepared for the increased risk of wildfires and other summer hazards.Join us for an important Community Preparedness Meeting featuring Rockaway Beach…
CANNON BEACH FIRE DISTRICT EXECUTES COMPLEX MULTI-DISCIPLINE RESCUE AT ECOLA POINT SUNDAY APRIL 26
On Sunday April 26, 2026 at approximately 7:45 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District was dispatched to a reported water rescue involving an individual stranded on rocks near the surf at Ecola Point,…
Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has more Staff than Larger Counties with Far More Reported Crimes, Other Popular Tourist Destinations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release from Lincoln County gives a comparison of District Attorney offices, crime rates in neighboring communities, including Tillamook and Clatsop County. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has…
Emergency service agencies to host public safety fair Sat. April 25
When an emergency happens and help is needed, whether on land or water, first responders are at the ready. In Tillamook County, numerous organizations work together to provide a robust and cohesive…
OREGON STATE POLICE: OSP ASKING FOR TIPS AFTER ELK KILLED IN CANNON BEACH MONDAY APRIL 20TH
(Clatsop County, OR) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual suspected of killing an elk in Cannon Beach. In the…
