On June 9, 2021, a new partnership was formed between the City of Rockaway Beach and the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. In the wake of Rockaway Police Chief Charlie Stewart resigning to…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: COVID-19 Update June 11, 2021 – ZERO cases for Tillamook County this week
OIOpublisher From Tillamook County Community Health Centers and Lt. Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager & COVID-19 Incident Commander ⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/17/21 – Next movement date: 06/18/21 ⏺0 new cases…
Gordon’s Update Wednesday, June 9, 2021 – Weather & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Updates
By Lt. Gordon McCraw, Director of Emergency Management,Tillamook County Weather An upper level trough of low pressure continues to sit just offshore, keeping us under a moist southwesterly flow that is resulting…
Washington County Man, with ties to Rockaway Beach, Neah-kah-nie High School, Arrested for Sex Abuse, Additional Victims Sought
(Washington County Sheriff- June 3, 2021) In March 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives opened an investigation into 58-year-old Henry Stephen “Steve” Bauer after receiving a report from a woman that Mr….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Update – 6/4/21
⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/10/21 (Next movement date: 06/11/21) ⏺2 new cases ⏺62.5% of Tillamook County residents eligible for vaccine vaccinated w/ at least one dose. ✳️ COVID-19 vaccines available at Tillamook…
Coast Guard suspends search for missing teen near Long Beach, WA Monday May 31st
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended the search Monday evening for a 14-year-old boy reportedly swept offshore while swimming near Long Beach, Washington. The teenager was reported to be missing by his friend who confirmed he was wearing a…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COVID-19 INCIDENT RESPONSE REPORT: Vaccine Update
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager & COVID-19 Incident Commander On May 28th, the state was at 64.9% of the eligible population, 16+, having received their first dose, with the goal…
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Tide Strands Boats, 13 People Required Rescue Last Night Saturday May 29th
On May 29, 2021, 10:05 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire Department responded to a report of two boats stranded on the mud in Tillamook Bay. It was reported that…
Plan ahead for travel Memorial Day weekend and through the summer; Expect more drivers and dry conditions, use alternate routes
SALEM — As more people get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions ease, more travelers are anticipated to hit Oregon roads this Memorial Day weekend and over the summer. Travelers need to plan ahead,…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…