High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at…
Category: Breaking News
ODF WEST OREGON DISTRICT MAKES PROGRESS ON FIRES AFTER STATEWIDE LIGHTNING EVENT
(Dallas, Ore. August 26th, 2023 3:39 PM)– After the large lightning event that started the evening of Thursday, August 24, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) West Oregon District has made significant…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Over 1600 Lightning Strikes Spark Dozens of New Wildfires, ODF Coordinated Quick Response Keeps Fires Small
The lightning storm that woke most everyone up across Oregon late Thursday night, August 24th through early Friday morning, August 25th, had fire crews on the move. There were reported at least…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NEWS UPDATE: Lightning across Oregon reminds everyone to be informed and prepared
(Salem, Ore. Aug. 25, 2023) – Starting Thursday night, August 24th and into Friday morning, August 25th, Oregon experienced many lightning strikes that affected Southern Oregon up to Northwest Oregon. With multiple…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: August 24th Fire & Weather Upate; Threat of Thunderstorms – Watch for Smoke, Fire Starts
Here’s a quick rundown on fire season and the weather from Oregon Department of Forestry Northwest District Foresters – Mike Cafferatta, Kate Skinner and Dan Goody: A busy week with three fires…
TILLAMOOK PHARMACY VICTIM OF NATIONWIDE TREND – CLOSING OF INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES – ANNOUNCES CLOSURE SEPT. 6
By Laura Swanson When the Pioneer received the notice yesterday from a Health Mart District manager announcing Tillamook Pharmacy’s closing in two weeks, we knew that there would be a great impact…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY FRESHWATER MONITORING ALERT: Recreational use advisory lifted for Cullaby Lake Aug. 21
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Cullaby Lake in Clatsop County. OHA issued the advisory Aug. 14. Water monitoring confirmed that the level…
THE OCEANSIDER: Three matters of community interest this week ….
By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider County Announces Hearing on a Proposal to Convert the Surf Shop and Cafe to Transient Lodging Neighbors of the Three Arch Inn received letters from the county this…
Houseless Connect – North County Monday August 21st at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church
Do you or someone you know lack a safe place to live? North County Houseless Connect can provide resources and help — food, clothing, dental services, vet services and much more! Nehalem…
Port of Tillamook Bay: Tillamook County Hosts First Ever Evacuation Assembly Point Event, Able Readiness Four August 22-23
By Don Backman Representatives from emergency volunteer groups throughout Tillamook County, County agencies, fire and police departments, and state agencies, assembled at the Port of Tillamook Bay on July 27th to practice…
