By Leanna Coy, FNP Domestic violence is a public health issue that touches many in Tillamook County. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 4 women and…
I’ve been thinking … The Island – A Woman’s Heart
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about the 1985 song, “The Island” by Delores Keane. If you’re not familiar with it, you can listen to it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvcxBT5Bx8Q…
2025 City of Tillamook Christmas Basket Program – Donors Needed; Applications Available at CARE Oct. 23
Announcing the annual City of Tillamook Christmas Basket requests for this year. For twenty years, the community of volunteers and providers has come together to support this yearly event. They recognize that…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Immigrants Aren’t the Problem. Our Denial Is.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
North County Resistance: 750 Turn out for Peaceful Protest in Manzanita on Saturday Oct. 18th; Join in Nehalem Oct. 25
By Patty Rinehart The North County Resistance group was incredibly proud of the turnout at our October 18th NO KINGS DAY! We welcomed 750 calm and peaceful participants in Manzanita, including our…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: From Streets to Seats
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 10/20/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Unemployment in Oregon is going up. And at the same time, employers continue to have trouble finding qualified, motivated, job-ready…
Over 1,650 Attend Tillamook County No Kings Protests – Record Turnout Across the Nation
Donald Trump wants to be king. Americans -Tillamookians- say no. Over 800 people lined the streets in Tillamook for the No Kings Two rally on October 18, 2025. “No Kings Two was…
Tillamook County Property Tax Payments Due November 17, 2025
Tillamook County property tax statements were mailed on October 17, 2025. This year, approximately 29,000 statements were sent to property owners. The Assessment & Taxation Department collects property taxes on behalf of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS FREE FALL WORKSHOPS OCT. 25
Tillamook County Master Gardeners 2025 Fall Workshops – FREE – Registration is required. Air Bee -n- Bee – all about mason bees and Climate Change for coastal gardeners are the topics. The…
Oregon Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) Notifies SNAP Recipients – No Benefits after Oct. 31st due to Federal Shutdown
Today, Monday October 20, 2025, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not…