TILLAMOOK, Ore. — This week, we had two record setting day of daily cases, with 51 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday Jan 18th followed by 54 recorded on Wednesday Jan 19th. To…
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Port of Tillamook Bay launches ‘Peek at the Port’ series – First peek highlights new pottery tenant
The Port of Tillamook Bay invites the community to take an inside look at port-affiliated businesses with its new feature series, “Peek at the Port.” Once per month (or so), the series…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: A Public Health Plea to the Community – Please Consider If Your Gathering is Necessary
It is with a heavy heart that our public health team writes to you to make this plea. Tillamook County is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. A record setting daily…
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR OREGON MUSEUM PROJECTS
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000. Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 1/20/22 – Sign up for Free In-home COVID-19 Tests
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, January 20, 2022, 07:45am Weather A weak front is pushing thru this morning bringing some showers to the area with westerly winds 4-8, the high temperature was earlier this morning at 54,…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Small Things
by Neal Lemery We live in a complicated and interconnected world, a world where a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific creates sound we can hear, alters our air pressure, and sends…
MLK DAY OF SERVICE: A day of service, and the power of groups working together to meet local needs
By Don Backman On January 17, 2022, it all came together at Tillamook Early Learning Center. Volunteers from numerous parts of the community: Tillamook Early Learning Center (TELC), Tillamook Bay Community College…
Rare Nazca Booby Receives Care at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon — A rare Nazca Booby, found nearly 3,000 miles from its native range, is on the path to rehabilitation and release after receiving care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The bird was…
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Grants Funds to Five Tillamook County Projects
The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition (TCCC) board has recently awarded 2022 grant funds to five Tillamook County cultural organizations. The Coalition administers and distributes Oregon Cultural Trust funding in Tillamook County. TCCC…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER (and more) BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 1/19/22 – Weather, COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 08:45am Weather A series of disturbances riding down in the northwesterly flow is pushing some light showers across the region today. We…