By Jim Heffernan I was attracted to this book by the back story of the author, Chris Stirewalt. He was a political editor for Fox news and was fired for telling the…
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Veterans Stand Down Provides Vital Services Nov. 3rd at Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Veterans Stand Down, November 3rd at Tillamook County Fairgrounds from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is a time for the community to connect with Tillamook County’s veteran population and provide…
Thank you Mike Scott
By Dan Haag It’s election season, and there are numerous candidates all across the county asking for your vote. I just wanted to hit pause on all of that and take a…
Mussel Harvesting Opens From Washington Border to North Side of Siletz Bay 10/28/22
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce mussel harvesting is open from the Washington border to the north side of Siletz Bay, in…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Welcomes New Board and Staff Members
Manzanita, OR – The Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) is delighted to welcome Directors, Kopali Serna and Phil Blanton, and Education and Outreach Coordinator, Emily Akdedian who will work to further the…
Sea lion disease outbreak along Oregon coast
(NEWPORT, Ore. 10/25/22) – There is an increase in the number of stranded California sea lions along the entire Oregon coast due to leptospirosis, a naturally-occurring bacteria that can also sicken dogs, people,…
Halloween and Harvest Events This Weekend, Monday
Saturday October 29th, 10 AM – 1:30 PM Oswald West Action Day – Beach Clean Up & Costume Contest Short Sand Beach Event by Surfrider Foundation Portland Chapter, North Coast Land Conservancy…
Community health and safety, integrity and communication
Safer schools, safer communities, public health, public communications, and integrity are my priorities in this election. I won’t state the number of school and community mass shootings we’ve had, because that number…
Cannon Beach, Tolovana State Park health advisory issued Oct 27
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Cannon Beach and Tolovana State…
Senior Citizen Prom Returns for 2022 as Tillamook High School Senior Project
By Don Backman Loud music blared through the doorway. Inside the Tillamook County Elks Lodge, flashing lights lit up the floor, and patty balloons decorated the room. Couples dotted the dance floor….
