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…
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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…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Hosts Accessibility Training Event
On November 6, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) hosted Ashley Schahfer of Empowering Access for an in-person accessibility education and training event. Held at Tillamook Bay Community College, the event was attended by 32 people,…
OSU Extension 4-H dairy judging team places third in national competition
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – Oregon State University Extension Service proved it has one of the best 4-H dairy judging programs in the country by finishing in the top five – both as a…
Own Iconic Coastal Business: San Dune Pub in Manzanita Still on Market, Seeking “Right Fit” for Pub, Community to Honor Legacy
On Oct. 26, 2022 – almost exactly a year ago, it was announced that the San Dune Pub, an iconic community fixture in Manzanita for nearly 90 years was for sale. Recently,…
Nehalem Valley Historical Society Presents: “Logging Oregon’s Coastal Forests” – Video Premiere Nov. 4th
Nehalem Valley Historical Society is happy to present Logging Oregon’s Coastal Forests, a video collaboration of Mark Beach and Carl Vandervoort. The presentation will be in the Performing Arts Center at NCRD…
Tillamook Future Natural Resource Leaders (FNRL) team cuts, saws, scales, and chokes their way to the top
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Keep going. You’re almost there!” teammates shouted encouragement up at the girl climbing the tall high-tension powerline-sized pole. High up on the pole standing at…
