OREGON COAST, Oregon—Oregon State Parks will once again host Winter Whale Watch Week at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. Every year thousands of gray whales migrate south through…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Tillamook County Tourism Advisory Committee
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Tillamook County Tourism Advisory Committee. The Board is seeking one citizen-at-large member to represent south county and…
Commercial Dungeness crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather to California border
(NEWPORT, Ore. -December 5, 2023) – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Foulweather (just south of Depoe Bay) to the California border. Pre-season testing shows that crabs remain too…
TILLAMOOK COAST HISTORY ALLIANCE: A Taste of Tillamook for the Holidays – North Pole Experience Dec. 9 & 10
By Deanna Hirt – TCCA Director of Guest Experience Operations The Tillamook Creamery has no shortage of history and experiences for guests. From the Viewing Gallery, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association receives $65,000 for accessibility program
Grant funds will improve Tillamook Coast accessibility for locals and visitors alike Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) was granted a total of $65,000 to partner with Wheel the World, a global accessible…
TILLAMOOK COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION – December Trails & Recreation Newsletter: Recreational Immunity Ends
Recent court rulings have effectively nullified Oregon liability waivers, impacting the accessibility and affordability of recreation and fitness for people across our state. Oregon businesses are now paying significantly more for liability insurance than…
Trail Closures In Tillamook County: “No Access Until Further Notice” signs posted at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside
Tillamook County Public Works posted “No Access Until Further Notice” signs at Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside. This action has been taken due to recently raised liability concerns. Tillamook…
USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 15, 2023—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first…
Nestucca Valley School District awarded $1M Workforce Ready Grant through Future Ready Oregon
The Nestucca Valley School District, acting on behalf of the Tillamook Education Consortium (TEC), submitted a grant application to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for a Future Ready Oregon Round Two…
Understanding AI Language Models: An Introductory Guide
The Mechanics of Language Models Artificial Intelligence (AI) language models are sophisticated software systems that understand, process, and generate text that mimics human language. They learn from extensive datasets, recognizing patterns and…