Fentanyl is very cheap and extremely addictive. Fake prescription pills have flooded the market since about 2014. Fentanyl is often mixed into fake pills. It can also be mixed with or…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 5/24/23 – Dry, pleasant week continues through weekend
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Boy, with the clearing skies early this morning, the low temperatures were able to drop to around 39 at the airport. It looks…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Capitol Updates Vol 23
By State Senator Suzanne Weber Hello Neighbors and Friends, Less than 40 days remain in the 82nd Legislative Session and so far it has been rather eventful. It appears there continues to…
Marine Debris Surveyors: 5th & 6th grade class from Tillamook’s East School surveys Cape Lookout Beach
Story, Photos & Vidoe By Don Backman “This is real science,” Denise Harrington, retired Tillamook teacher now National Oceanic and Atmospheric Teacher at Sea Fellow (TASAA fellowship) for the National Marine Sanctuary…
Chat with Betsy Johnson – Keeping Her Eye on Government Agencies, Continuing Advocacy on Special Projects
By Laura Swanson Since the November election, inquiring minds have asked “What’s Betsy Johnson up to?” She’s penned an op/ed or two; political commentary on KGW and has a voice mail full…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Nye Beach in Lincoln County health advisory issued May 23; High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact
(5/23/23 – PORTLAND, Ore.) —Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today, May 23, 2023 for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Lincoln…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 5/23/23 – Not much change; Forecasting challenge for weekend temperatures, but it remains dry
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Between a weak upper level low pressure area over Oregon to our east, and a ridge of high pressure off to the west,…
High speed internet coming to the coast? Don’t hold your breath.
The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) was established in 2009 and has since been instrumental in shaping the state’s broadband strategy. The council was recently restructured by House Bill 4092, signed by…
North County Recreation District Addresses Community Concerns Over Parking Lot Construction
In a recent community meeting, the North County Recreation District (NCRD) addressed several questions and concerns regarding the upcoming construction of a new parking lot. The meeting, which was held to provide…
Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall Comes to Tillamook May 26 & 27, View at 2nd St. Plaza
The Vietnam Veterans of America Umpqua Valley Chapter 805 is bringing the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall to Tillamook, Oregon on May 26th and 27th. This wall is a tribute to 957 Oregon…