By Kitchen Maven/Judi Yamada According to the Farmers’ Almanac, astronomical winter actually starts on the Winter Solstice. It occurs on December 21, 2023, in the Northern Hemisphere. Considered the death and rebirth…
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Help Oregon Health Authority review the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons; Request applicants for review board, comments
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the recent loss of Tillamook Pharmacy, the issue of the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger may impact Tillamook County. Please share your concerns and issues experienced with OHA. See links, contact…
OHA, DEQ announce Oregon beaches to be monitored for bacteria in 2024/2025; Seven Beaches in Tillamook County – Short Sand, Manzanita, Rockaway, Twin Rocks, Oceanside, Cape Kiwanda, Neskowin
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has finalized a list of beaches to be monitored for unsafe levels of bacteria during the 2024 and 2025 monitoring seasons. The list was created based on…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 12/28/23 – Rain & Rain Showers – New Years Forecast
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer It is that time of year, one storm system moves through, and another has formed to take its place, and so, the last…
OBITUARY: Lee Blackmon – February 19, 1968 – December 18, 2023
Lee Blackmon passed away on December 18, 2023. Born on February 19, 1968 in Newport Beach, California, Lee moved to Nehalem, Oregon in 2011, where he founded Animal Haven by the Sea….
Tillamook Medical Minute: Prioritizing Mental Health — A Community Partnership
By Paul Welch, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of life can sometimes feel overwhelming, it’s essential that we place a strong emphasis…
UNITED PAWS 2023 RECAP – Hundreds Helped, Pets Find Fur-ever Homes, Continue Help with Year-end Donations
So, just what does United Paws do? As 2023 draws to a close, we thought we would share with you the results of our volunteers’ hard work and your kind donations: • 700+…
OSP FISH AND WILDLIFE ASKING FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE — VANDALISM OF GATE, TILLAMOOK COUNTY
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. 27 Dec. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking public assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for vandalizing an Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) walk-in-only gate in…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 12/27/23 – Train of Systems on Schedule
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And the next in the series of December storms went through this morning bringing some mainly light rain with some gusty winds. By…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: Beach Hazards & High Surf Advisory until 04:00PM Thursday
* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, sneaker waves possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 30 feet. * WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and…
