By Valerie Grant, Forestry & Natural Resources, Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln Counties Take a walk in their boots on the farms, forests and streamsides of Tillamook County. Community Leader’s Tour provides on…
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Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update – Aug. 10
New fires on ODF-Protected lands Creek Pine Fire The Creek Pine Fire burned about 78 acres in Harney County. This lightning caused fire is located about 40 miles south of John Day. The…
Proper forest road construction helps keep streams healthy, according to study
By Chris Branam, OSU CORVALLIS, Ore. – Logging roads in the uplands of the northern Oregon Coast Range aren’t sending enough sediment into streams to harm fish and aquatic insects, according to…
Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update 8/8/17
Lightning sparks Flounce Fire north of Medford Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters from the Grants Pass and Medford offices last night worked to build fire line on the Flounce Fire, located about 22 miles north…
Chamber Chatter: Enjoy our new business lounge and meeting spaces
By Justin Aufdermauer Executive Director I love walking into the Chamber’s new building at 208 Main and seeing a group of people gathered around the conference table upstairs engaged in a discussion,…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry Fire Update – Aug. 6, 2017
Clark’s Creek Fire Fire crews from ODF, Elgin Fire Department and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest responded to the Clarks Creek Fire, 7 miles southeast of Elgin last night. The fire is burning…
HEADS UP! Oregon Department of Forestry Provides Information about Upcoming Aerial Spraying in Area
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer There have been recent questions and concerns about aerial site prep operations in Tillamook State Forest. All operations are notified through E-Notifications for State Forest…
Highway signs will urge Oregon drivers to use caution during summer’s extreme wildfire danger
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is collaborating with the Oregon Department of Transportation to highlight the extreme fire danger in much of Oregon on highway messaging boards starting today. The…
BY EXTENSION: 4-H Members Gain College Experience at OSU 4-H Summer Conference
By Amy Schmid, Administrative Program Specialist, OSU Extension Service, Tillamook County During the last week of June, nine Tillamook 4-H members joined almost 500 other 4-H members from around the state of…
New La Tea Da owners keep the emphasis on all things tea
By Sayde Moser-Walker Rarely is a business partnership also a match made in heaven. This may be the exception. Glenda Tonski and Belinda Williams are mother and daughter, and as of the…