If you know someone thinking about starting or growing a business, expanding their creative work, or looking for business support—please share this opportunity! Programs like this don’t come to Rockaway Beach very…
Arson Fire Damages Play Structure in Manzanita City Park Dec. 17, Intentially Set Fire Under Investigation
OIOpublisher On Wednesday, December 17, at approximately 9:45 p.m., law enforcement officers, along with our partners from the Nehalem Bay Fire Department, responded to Manzanita City Park following reports of a possible…
BOOK REVIEW: “Paper Girl” by Beth Macy
By Jim Heffernan This is one of those rare books that I just couldn’t put down after I started reading it. It set me off on a binge to read her other…
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMUNITY UPDATE 12/17/25: BUSY TIMES – TRAINING, EMERGENCY RESPONSES & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Over the past two weeks, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) has remained actively engaged in training, emergency response, and community support as our district experienced a series of significant events. Advanced…
Tillamook Fire District Fire Marshal Sues District Alleging Age Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wage Violations
By Curt Varone, Fire Law Blog* A longtime Oregon fire marshal has filed a wide-ranging employment lawsuit against the Tillamook Fire District, alleging age discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, retaliation for protected medical leave,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Oregon’s north coast opens to commercial crab fishing Dec. 31
NEWPORT, Ore. – The commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 31 from Cape Falcon to the Washington border. Fishermen can begin the presoak period – setting baited crab pots in the water…
OBITUARY: Ronald R. Kincaid – December 7, 1962 – December 15, 2025
A dedicated and loving husband and father, Ron Kincaid was born on December 7th, 1962 in Portland, Oregon to Ted and Mary Kincaid. He was raised in Aloha, Oregon and attended Aloha…
Community Responds to South Prairie Elementary School Flooding – 100 People Help Move Materials, Books Dec. 18
The post appeared on social media yesterday afternoon, December 18th from Principal Lonnie Eggert: “South Prairie is flooding we need help …” It was amazing,” said Tillamook School District Superintendent Jennifer Guarcello….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Flooding Impacts Continue Across Tillamook County; Motorists Urged to Obey Road Closures
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the County coordination call this morning, December 19th, first responders relayed that they already had three water rescues on Hwy. 101/North Main. People that ignore the ROAD CLOSED signs…
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Sagittarius 2025 – Be the Spark
By Madame Dana Zia The New Moon in the spirited sign of Sagittarius is on Friday the 19th of December. This is a very powerful New Moon that deserves some attention! Intentions set…