PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 617, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority reported 418 new confirmed…
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Tips for getting Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) services; OHA weekly report – highest weekly case count to date
OIOpublisher DMV is continuing to improve its services by adding more appointments, expanding online services and retrofitting offices to catch up with its backlog. However, customers who need DMV services this fall…
FROM KMUN NEWS: Wheeler gets FEMA funding to alleviate storm flooding
by Joanne Rideout, KMUN News Director The Oregon coast is famous for its winter storms, which can make for a cozy getaway if you’re holed up in a beachfront hotel. But if…
NEWS FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: COVID, Fires, and the Economy
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, As we continue to struggle with the uncertainties of the pandemic, employment, schools, and fires, I’ve been working to better understand the economic…
Oregon reports 321 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths; Tillamook County reports 1 more case, total cases 66
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 605, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today, October 13th Oregon Health Authority reported 321…
URGENT: VOTER SCAM ALERT & OTHER PHONE SCAMS
Both the Tillamook County Clerk and the Tillamook County Sheriff have confirmed that local individuals have received calls from a Tillamook number – 503-842-3492 – with a caller ID showing “Tillamook Dem.”…
Manzanita city council election – a time for change
I notice the yard signs for Galvin, Kugler and Speakman calling for change. Having talked to many voters about the overwhelming defeat of the incumbents’ City hall bond measure, many noting their…
NCRD Pool Bond Measure: Timing, Transparency, Too Much – Not Now
By Janice Laviolette A crucial vote is coming up for the residents of the North County Recreation District. The building of a new pool in Nehalem has been discussed for 20 plus…
My Review of a Great Local Book, Available at Cloud & Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita: A Revealing Look Into Journalism
By David Dillon, Manzanita, Oregon (and former owner/editor of the North Coast Citizen, and contributor to the Tillamook County Pioneer) Lori Tobias’ “Storm Beat” provides a revealing look into the craft of…
SOUTH COUNTY – VEHICLE BEACH ACCESS: Virtual Town Hall Meeting MONDAY, OCTOBER 19; SURVEY; COMMENT PERIOD
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking public opinion on vehicular beach access and holding a virtual town hall meeting on Monday October 19th from 4 to 6 pm. The public…