The Oregon Department of Forestry will implement public fire restrictions in northwest Oregon counties beginning Thursday July 5th, but use extreme caution today. SKY LANTERNS ARE PROHIBITED YEAR ROUND THROUGHOUT OREGON. THE…
Start the fireworks with making your own ice cream
OIOpublisher By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet The fourth of July is the kickoff of ice cream season to me. Our summer finally arrives and the fireworks begin, literally and figuratively. I…
Celebrate Independence Day – 25 quotes
People across the United States will be attending parades, firing up the grill, and watching fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on today — and throughout the weekend. While food, family, friends and…
Public Works Message to Sollie Smith Rd Residents-Full Closure July 11th-12th
The County has contracted with Oregon State Bridge to replace the temporary bridge on Sollie Smith Road that was damaged during the 2015 storm. The contractor will close the road for a…
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD FLYOVERS SCHEDULED FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY — Manzanita at 1:15 pm; Rockaway Beach at 1:45 pm
News Release from Oregon Military Department The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct Independence Day flyovers at various locations throughout Oregon. F-15 Eagle fighter jets from both the 173rd Fighter…
Coast Guard aircrew rescues stranded hiker from Hug Point cliffside Monday July 2nd
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard rescued a hiker stranded on a cliffside near Hug Point on the Oregon Coast, Monday evening, July 2nd. An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from…
ASTROLOGY: Mars retrograde, again
By Madame Dana Zia Patience. That is the key word that describes Mars retrograde. Flat tire, it can happen, but three flat tires, Mars retrograde. Car battery dead, twice. House you were…
Coast Guard reminds mariners not to use emergency flares as celebration tools during 4th of July
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard reminds Pacific Northwest mariners not to use emergency flares as celebration tools and offers other safety reminders ahead of this 4th of July week. Nearly every year,…
“No excuses.” Drive safe, sober, attentive
July 2, 2018 Let your freedom ring…safely SALEM – Independence Day is the deadliest holiday on Oregon roads every year, and most of those crashes involve alcohol or some other impairment. Nowadays,…
Mid-County Parks & Recreation District sworn into existence
PHOTO CAPTION: The Mid County Parks and Recreation District. From Left: President David Wilson, Tillamook County Justice of the Peace Judge Joel Stevens, Secretary Michelle Jenck, Kaylan Sisco, Vice President Brian Cameron,…