ASTORIA — Periodic closures of the Yaquina Bay (Newport) and Astoria-Megler (Astoria) bridges begin Wednesday, March 2, as part of an effort to relocate cormorants. The bridges will be under construction for protection work and…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: Rivers may reach flooding stages tonight, Feb. 28th
Monday February 28th, 2022 :: 09:42 a.m. PST Predicted river flows: Wilson River will crest at 9.5 feet Monday evening (flood stage is 10.5 feet). Latest observed value – 8.28 feet at…
POEM: FICKLE FEBRUARY
– Virginia Carrell Prowell (02/24/2022) On Groundhogs Day, you made a promise of nice weather. The sun shined brightly and warmed the ground. Buds on bushes and trees could be found. Green…
Writers Read Celebration Explores ‘Recovery’ on March 5 – Virtual Readings by 11 Local Writers
In an era when the word “recovery” is on the minds of many people, the word manifests itself in myriad ways. For 11 writers selected to read during the Cannon Beach Library’s…
Tillamook American Association of University Women Announce Annual Scholarship
It is scholarship season and the American Association of University Women are pleased to assist in educational expenses for the 2022-2023 academic year. In previous years, we solicited donations of goods and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Weather Update – Sun. 2/27/22
By Gordon McCraw, for Tillamook County Emergency Management Sunday, February 27, 2022, 10:30pm The Tillamook area continues to see periods of rain, some heavy, as a front is stalled over the areas…
Tillamook County Emergency Management ALERT: High Wind Warning from 10:00PM tonight 2/27 until 04:00PM Monday 2/28
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts 45 to 60 mph. Strongest winds will be on exposed headlands and beaches. * WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon…
Tillamook County Emergency Management ADVISORY: Flood Watch from Monday 2/28 morning until 06:00PM Tuesday March 1st
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the following areas, in northwest Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and North Oregon Coast….
WORDS OF WISDOM: Our Differences and the Coming Change
By Neal Lemery We are emerging into new times, new opportunities. How are we going to take advantage of all of the possibilities? The end of the pandemic restrictions is not going…
BOOK REVIEW: Constitution of Knowledge – A Defense of the Truth
By Jim Heffernan I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was attracted to it by its “A Defense of Truth” in the book title. Truth seems to be something that is in short…