With fire season now in effect across all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands, including Oregon’s state forests, visitors are encouraged to take every precaution possible to prevent human-caused wildfires. Across…
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA urges Oregonians to prepare for summer health, safety risks; Tips on heat, wildfire smoke, water safety, other seasonal hazards
With summer officially beginning June 21, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people across the state to take simple steps to protect themselves from seasonal hazards that can lead to illness, injury and preventable deaths….
LINCOLN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT: OREGON STATE POLICE BIAS CRIME INVESTIGATION CULMINATES IN AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING JUNE 17
Oregon State Police bias crime investigation culminates in an officer involved shooting. The investigation was focused on an incident that occurred on June 11 at the intersection of Highway 101 and Siletz…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Wanted Subject Arrested on Multiple Warrants June 17th in Downtown Tillamook
On June 17, 2026, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information regarding the whereabouts of Christian Vieyra-Lobato, who was wanted on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant and a warrant issued out…
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION RESPONDS TO DOWNED POWER LINE, GRASS/TREE FIRE SUNDAY JUNE 14TH; LOCAL CITIZEN ACTION PREVENTS FIRE SPREAD
At 4:09 PM today, June 14, 2026, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District crews were dispatched to the intersection of Ella Avenue and Ray Drive for a report of downed power lines, a…
OP/ED: TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NEED OUR SUPPORT; CALL TO ACTION – CONCERNS ABOUT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By Robin Kostrikin The County Commissioners have asked for public input regarding ongoing concerns within the District Attorney’s Office. The Board discussed these issues earlier this week, and a recording of that…
CITY OF CANNON BEACH: City Temporarily Closes Sewage Lagoons Trail Due to Aggressive Elk Activity June 12
The City of Cannon Beach has temporarily closed the Sewage Lagoons Trail following reports of aggressive elk behavior in the area. The closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: ODF’S ENTIRE NORTHWEST OREGON AREA ENTERS FIRE SEASON JUNE 15
(Salem, OR) – Fire season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) protection districts in the Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA) will begin June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. which include:…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Extreme heat ahead – Oregon Health Authority shares tips to stay safe
As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities from heat-related illness. Heat-related…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Heat Advisory for North & Central Oregon Coast from Sunday morning until 11:00PM Sunday 6/14/26
* WHAT…Temperatures 83 to 87 degrees F expected. * WHERE…South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses….
