The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is aware that people across the country, including Oregon, are receiving unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days. Often the package is labeled as…
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Abscond Oregon DOC Arrest: South Fork Prison Inmate Turns Self In
Tillamook, OR – On Thursday July 30, 2020 at approximately 1:30 PM, Brandon James Sykes, 35, wearing black shorts and a black t-shirt was contacted in front of the Tillamook County Sheriff’s…
Governor Announced Phased Withdrawal of Federal Law Enforcement from Portland
(Portland, OR) — Yesterday, July 29th, Oregon Governor Kate Brown released the following statement: “After my repeated requests, the federal government has agreed to a phased withdrawal of federal officers that have…
OHA reports highest number of deaths to COVID-19; Tillamook County remains at 24 cases, no deaths
A message of condolence from OHA Director Pat Allen “As we surpass 300 deaths related to COVID-19, including the 14 deaths reported today, I wish to extend sincere condolences on behalf of everyone…
Tillamook County Fair to Host 4-H/FFA Animal Projects and Open Class Exhibits August 5-8
The 2020 Tillamook County Fair will offer local kids and their animals a chance to shine with 4-H/FFA exhibits and the Junior Livestock Auction (JLAC). Fair board manager Camy VonSeggern said, “The…
2020 Tillamook County Fair: “Let the Good Times Grow” – 4H/FFA Schedule & Information – FREE entry/parking; Open Class Exhibitors Wanted
Tuesday August 4th: 4H/FFA Animal Weigh In Wednesday, August 5th: 4H/FFA ·Swine – Conformation Classes: Breeding, 4‐H/FFA Market, Lightweight/Heavyweight Classes ·Swine – Showmanship: FFA Advance, FFA Novice, 4‐H Senior, 4‐H Intermediate, 4‐H…
Governor Releases School Health and Safety Metrics
Metrics set strict health and safety standards for in-person instruction, with accommodations for young learners, remote and rural schools (Portland, OR) — Given the reality that COVID-19 will continue to impact Oregon…
Coast Guard rescues fisherman as vessel sinks near Columbia River entrance Tuesday July 28th
CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT, Wash. — The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman from the water Tuesday morning after his vessel began taking on water and sank near the Cape Disappointment bar. At 1:30 a.m.,…
Portland Political Elites Overrule Local Union Endorsement
(Provided by Suzanne Weber for State Representative campaign) Fewer than twenty-four hours after the Astoria-based North Coast Labor Federation (NCLF) endorsed Suzanne Weber’s campaign for the Oregon Legislature, Portland political leaders from…
KN95 face masks available to Tillamook County Small Businesses, Place Online Order by Mon. July 20th, Pickup Masks at Local Libraries Wed. July 22nd
Lieutenant Gordon McCraw, the Tillamook County Emergency Manager and the County’s COVID-19 response Incident Commander recently received 5,000 KN95 masks via Oregon Emergency Management, through an initiative with Business Oregon. These masks…
