In another nod to her record of nonpartisan accomplishment, the Independent Party of Oregon awarded their sole nomination for Oregon House District 32 to Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber. “I’m honored by the…
Tillamook County adds 4 new cases, total cases at 28; Oregon reports 285 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
OIOpublisher Tillamook County’s case count jumped by 4 cases on Sunday August 2nd, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s daily press release. There have been over 2,000 negative tests conducted in Tillamook…
NOAA AWARDS THE SALMON SUPERHWY $1.24 MILLION IN FUNDING
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — On the heels of six years of proven success, the Salmon SuperHwy has received the second year of funding of a $1.24 million total award from the National Oceanic…
County Status Changes for Morrow, Umatilla Counties; Oregon reports 330 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 325, the Oregon Health Authority reported August 1st. Oregon Health Authority reported 330 new confirmed…
OHA investigating 76 cases of Salmonella linked to red onions
PORTLAND, Ore. — State health officials are warning people not to eat onions from Thomson International, Inc., of Bakersfield, California, after 76 people in 13 Oregon counties fell ill with matching strains…
Tillamook River wetlands restoration will improve salmon habitat
North Coast Land Conservancy’s purchase of 73 acres of wetlands south of Tillamook July 30th is the first step in a proposed restoration of the tidal floodplain along the Tillamook River. Restoration…
Governor Announces Racial Justice Council to Address Systemic Racism in Oregon
High profile group to focus work on dismantling racist policies and promoting opportunity for all (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced the creation of the Racial Justice Council. The Council is…
Being a Patriot … with a Hippie Heart
EDITOR’S NOTE: “I’m going into Portland, to the protests,” said the text from my cousin, Stevie Burden. Okay … I thought – are you crazy? Be safe. Maybe she’s just going to…
Governor announces updates to County Watch List; Lincoln County removed from list
Governor Kate Brown today announced that two counties — Lincoln and Union — have succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 enough to be removed from the County Watch List. Meanwhile, three…
Virtual Salt Marsh Tour of Netarts Bay Aug. 1
Join the Friends of Netarts Bay for a free, virtual learning experience – Aug. 1, 2020 at 10 am. See registration information below. What does it take to thrive as a plant…