TILLAMOOK, Oregon — 37 individuals representing communities from Astoria to Neskowin gathered virtually on Thursday, January 28 to continue the work of the North Coast Tourism Management Network. Following the last convening in…
Oregon commercial crab fishery to open North of Cape Falcon February 16
OIOpublisher NEWPORT, Ore.—After a significant delay, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in the most northern section of Oregon’s coast as of Feb. 16, 2021. This area has remained closed to…
Announcing the winners of this season’s Oregon King Tide Photo Contest
CONGRATULATIONS to Tamara Enz and Bill Hassell on their 2nd and 3rd place photos featuring Tillamook County locations – Nehalem River and Rockaway Beach. NEWPORT – After receiving over 400 eligible submissions,…
How would proposed beach driving restrictions in South Tillamook County affect you? Deadline to submit comments Fri. Feb. 12th
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting comments through Feb. 12 about a proposed rule change that would ban driving on two sections of beach in south Tillamook County. As a resident…
Wildfire Recovery Public Hearings to be held Feb. 15 & Feb. 17th
Representative David Gomberg has announced a special opportunity for wildfire survivors to share their experiences with the House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery tasked with identifying solutions and support for Oregonians affected…
OREGON STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: A Deceptively Quiet Week
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, Your State Capitol has been deceptively quiet this week. But the session is definitely underway. Committees have been meeting to review some of…
Health officials launch new options to help seniors find COVID-19 vaccine information; urge patience as people 80 and older become eligible
(Salem – Feb. 8, 2021) The Oregon Health Authority piloted and launched a new “Get Vaccinated Oregon” tool today, as part of a multi-pronged effort to provide older adults information about COVID-19 vaccinations….
Oregon reports 305 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death; Tillamook County adds 2 more cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,024, the Oregon Health Authority reported today, February 8, 2021. Oregon Health Authority reported 305…
Free Speech: A Limitation on Government, a Tool of Responsible Citizenship
By Neal Lemery When I have deep discussions with friends and family on issues near and dear to everyone at the table, I like to become reacquainted with the essential facts and…
Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives $500,000 Challenge Grant
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium has been awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation for Phase I of the organizations’ capital campaign. The Aquarium will use the grant…