Oregon’s most recent poet laureate, Kim Stafford, was scheduled to visit students at Tillamook Bay Community College in April but the pandemic had other plans. His events were cancelled across the state,…
More summer Chinook fishing on the Columbia River July 9-15; Shad fishing closed July 9-15 in Bonneville Pool to reduce risk of sockeye handle
OIOpublisher CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers in Washington and Oregon set additional Chinook salmon fishing days during their joint meeting today thanks to an upper Columbia summer Chinook run that is exceeding original forecasts….
Commissioner Baertlein’s Reflection on the Pandemic
By Bill Baertlein, Tillamook County Commissioner As we move through this pandemic, we are all facing challenges we never anticipated. The board of commissioners closed county buildings to all but essential staff….
OHA to host live Q&A about COVID-19 data
Many of you have been following Oregon’s COVID-19 data closely. We regularly get questions about Oregon’s data and how to interpret the various charts, reports, and trends. Next week, you can have…
Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Tillamook County Town July 14, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday, July 14, will hold a digital and telephone town hall for constituents in Tillamook County. He will update constituents on his work…
Business/Employer Enforcement of OSHA Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance
EDITOR’S NOTES: Local business owners have taken to social media, pleading with the public to wear their masks and not take it out on them and employees. The businesses can face fines…
SMALL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION ENDORSES MAYOR SUZANNE WEBER
The National Federation of Independent Business Oregon PAC has endorsed Suzanne Weber’s candidacy for Oregon House District 32. “By receiving the endorsement of the NFIB Oregon Political Action Committee, you have demonstrated…
Wearing masks safely and effectively; Taxes due July 15th
By now, we all know that wearing a face covering is a simple step you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But what you do with them after you…
Food Roots’ FarmTable Offers Online Marketplace Opening July 14th; Tillamook nonprofit makes access to local foods even easier
TILLAMOOK OR, (July 6, 2020) — In continuation of their work to build vibrant, accessible local food systems, Tillamook-based nonprofit Food Roots will now offer an online local food marketplace. Beginning Tuesday,…
Tillamook County Planning Commission Hearing Thursday July 9th for Cape Meares Loop Highway Project
The Tillamook County Planning Commission will hold a hearing this Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., for public input on the Cape Meares Loop Highway relocation project. No public attendance is allowed…