Oregon Department of Forestry has sent out notice of multiple slash burns starting today October 31, 2022. See the map below for areas/locations. Landowner/Operator: ODF Unit Legal Lat/Long Acres/Tons Est….
Happy Halloween from a Tillamook Haunted Home The Goodspeed House, built 1890
OIOpublisher Photos & Story by Nicole Peloquin Photography In 1863, Eli Goodspeed, his wife, Emmarett, and their three children arrived in Oregon after a four-month journey from Iowa by ox-drawn wagon. After…
TRYING TO SEE: Bird Brains
By Michael Randall A long time ago in a public park far away, back when I thought birds were just a minor part of the landscape, I saw a white something in…
Vote for Terry Walhood & Sue Wilson
I am giving my endorsement and my vote to Terry Walhood for City Council #4 and Sue Wilson for Mayor of Rockaway Beach. They have both proven their ability in municipal government…
NEW TIMBER HARVEST RULES AIM TO PROTECT FISH WHILE PROVIDING LONG TERM ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Sweeping changes to the Forest Practices Act came from the unique Private Forest Accord Agreement between industry and environmental groups SALEM, Ore.— The Oregon Board of Forestry approved more than 100 changes…
Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America
By Jim Heffernan I was attracted to this book by the back story of the author, Chris Stirewalt. He was a political editor for Fox news and was fired for telling the…
Veterans Stand Down Provides Vital Services Nov. 3rd at Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Veterans Stand Down, November 3rd at Tillamook County Fairgrounds from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is a time for the community to connect with Tillamook County’s veteran population and provide…
Thank you Mike Scott
By Dan Haag It’s election season, and there are numerous candidates all across the county asking for your vote. I just wanted to hit pause on all of that and take a…
Mussel Harvesting Opens From Washington Border to North Side of Siletz Bay 10/28/22
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce mussel harvesting is open from the Washington border to the north side of Siletz Bay, in…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Welcomes New Board and Staff Members
Manzanita, OR – The Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) is delighted to welcome Directors, Kopali Serna and Phil Blanton, and Education and Outreach Coordinator, Emily Akdedian who will work to further the…