From July 5-9, daily clues will lead treasure hunters to six commemorative bottles hidden throughout the state in celebration of Oregon’s iconic Bottle Bill The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is hosting…
Rockaway Beach Volunteer of the Year – Sandy Johnson
By Robin Swain Sandy Johnson loves being a part of the Rockaway Beach community. A very active outdoorswoman, Sandy enjoys kayaking, hiking and is on the Dragon Boat team. She serves the…
LaNicia Duke is Building a Rural Network of Love and Empowerment
In the heart of Oregon, a new initiative is taking root, one that seeks to highlight the presence and contributions of Black individuals in rural communities. Spearheaded by LaNicia Duke, the founder…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 7/5/23 – Mild summer time forecast …
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Well, yep, it was warm yesterday, temperatures around the area included 79 at the Tillamook airport, 83 up towards Astoria and the Coast…
Department of Land Conservation & Development hosting Information Session Webinar on Coastal Climate Resilience Funding July 7th
As the lead agency of Oregon’s Coastal Management Program (OCMP), the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) invites you to a Coastal Climate Resilience Funding Information Session to review various federal…
MEETING NOTICE: Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR BOARD MEETING- July 18, 2023
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District Carl Rawe Meeting Room, 1115 Pacific Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 4th of JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALS – SMALL TOWN AMERICA
By Robin Swain This year’s parade theme might be “Small Town America” – but there’s nothing small about Rockaway Beach’s parade Grand Marshals – not one, not two, but THREE worthy local…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALERT: Red Flag Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 6 PM PDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA… In Oregon, –…
Revitalizing the Waters: A Conversation with the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
In the late 90s, Oregon and Washington faced a crisis. Salmon populations were plummeting, and the need for a solution was urgent. This crisis led to the birth of Watershed Councils, a…
A Hidden Gem: The Minor Peak of Saddle Mountain
In the heart of Oregon’s coastal range, the minor peak of Saddle Mountain stands as a testament to the quiet grandeur of nature. This hidden gem, often overlooked in favor of its…