By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Weather We had another decent front move thru this morning bringing some rain and winds across the region. Once…
Category: Public Safety
“It’s been a really odd 48 hours” Astoria Police Chief Kelly; “Victim” Rescued by US Coast Guard from Columbia Bar, Wanted for Stealing Boat, Other Bizarre Incidents in Clatsop County, Seaside Police Make Arrest Friday Evening
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: The US Coast Guard video went viral in minutes yesterday. It showed a dramatic rescue as a boat rolled in the waves on the Columbia River bar. You can…
FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 26- WASHINGTON COUNTY FEB. 3
On Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 12:04 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 41. Preliminary investigation revealed a green…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Let’s Talk About Safety In Our Community Jan. 24th; Video Interview with Tillamook Police Chief Ray Rau
Earlier this week, the second Community Conversation presented by a variety of community partners, including the Tillamook County Pioneer met at Tillamook Bay Community College. Providing a forum for people to meet…
SINK HOLE DISCOVERED AT CAPE KIWANDA STATE NATURAL AREA
PACIFIC CITY, Oregon – A sink hole measuring 20-feet wide and 15-feet deep was discovered at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area Sunday in the lower northwest corner of the dune. Oregon Park and…
County, Construction Crews Work Through Weekend – Sandlake Road Opens Monday Morning, Jan. 23
County crews continue to work on the Sandlake Road culvert failure at MP 6.2. The road will be open for two lane traffic before Monday morning commute. Use caution as there will…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Being Safe, Feeling Safe in Your Community – Let’s Talk Tuesday, January 24th, 6 to 8 pm at TBCC
Community organizations and resources are gathering at Tillamook Bay Community College and the community is invited to join us for a conversation about safety in our communities. Over the last several months,…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 1/20/23 – Weekend Forecast; Beach Safety Warning; A Sunny Week Ahead
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Friday, January 20, 2023 The ridge of high pressure and relatively clear skies again helped the temperatures to dip down to around 32…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Beach Hazards Statement 1/19/23
National Weather Service Portland OR 641 PM PST Thu Jan 19, 2023 …BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon…
Storms, King Tides Watching Safety: The risks and how to avoid them – Please don’t leave your common sense at home.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Hesse and Chief Paulsen agreed to create this direct message as there continues to be documented risky behavior on the coast, and a recent death. Coastal residents regularly witness…