By Todd Hesse, Tillamook County Fire Defense Board Chief The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a county-wide burn ban on outdoor…
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ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES – HONORS VOLUNTEER OF YEAR & PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
OIOpublisher VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – BARB RILEY If you have ever wondered who sprinkles a little extra sunshine (and a whole lot of helpfulness!) over our beloved Rockaway Beach, look no…
City of Rockaway Beach: Mayor’s Monthly Update May 1, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of April 2025. The 3rd Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous was held the…
Rockaway Beach Mayor’s Monthly Update April 1, 2025
Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of March 2025. Superintendent Emerson reported that the enhanced ADA compliant Wayside Beach access is now…
City of Rockaway Beach Mayor’s Monthly Update February 3, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of January 2025. The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan has been revised with the…
Historical Moment for Rockaway Beach January 15, 2025 – Swearing in of Mayor, City Council
Photos/video, Story By Robin Swain Rockaway Beach’s first council meeting of 2025 on Wednesday January 15th brought in the new year with a historical moment. Not since the city’s incorporation in the…
Santa’s Tillamook County Christmas Tour: Simply Charming Annual Children’s Christmas Celebration; Next Stop Santa at Rockaway Beach Fire Station; Light Parade Escort Saturday Dec. 14th
By Robin Swain Simply Charming starts off the holiday fun this weekend with their annual children’s Christmas Celebration with gifts, special shopping area, Santa and more on Saturday December 14th from 11:30…
Santa Kicks off the Christmas Season When He arrives by Steam Train In Rockaway Beach; Follow-up Visit Coming Dec. 14 with Santa at Rockaway Beach Fire Station
by Robin Swain It’s official! The Christmas Season is here in Tillamook County! (EDITOR’S NOTE: Watch for additional photos from all the tree lightings, and holiday happenings. Have photos you’d like to…
City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update December 1, 2024
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of November 2024. Our Annual Christmas Tree lighting on Friday at the…
Rockaway Beach Tornado – EF0; Waterspout comes ashore, Damages homes, fences, NKN School District Administration Buildings November 11
Last night, November 11, 2024 about 9:30 pm a small tornado(now rated as an EF0) ripped through Rockaway Beach. Tillamook County Sheriff Deputy Sean Ahlers patrolled the area the morning of November…