When I was recently in Tillamook County, I had the chance to visit Helping Hands which provides transitional housing for those who have experienced homelessness and addiction. In Tillamook County they are…
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ODOT ALERT: Truck convoys Thursday Feb. 6 may bring highway delays
PORTLAND – Truck convoys joining a political rally Thursday at the Oregon Capitol may bring heavy congestion to local freeways. Travelers on most area state highways should prepare for added congestion and…
Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber Files to Run for Oregon Legislature
TILLAMOOK, OR – Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber has announced her candidacy for the Oregon Legislature in House District 32. The seat is currently held by Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell. “I’ve spent my career…
FROM REP. DAVID GOMBERG: 2020 State Legislative Preview
I am frequently approached by people who tell me they appreciate my regular legislative and news updates. Thank you! I write these reports myself and work hard to include information I think…
New permits, fee increases to hike and fish in Oregon, take effect in 2020
Oregon public land officials have announced visiting and recreational activity costs are expected to increase while new permit systems limit access to large regions of backcountry. By The Associated Press SALEM (AP)…
CRIBBINS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SENATE DISTRICT 5
Coos Bay, Oregon — Democrat Melissa Cribbins, Coos County Commissioner and local attorney, announced her candidacy for Oregon State Senate in Oregon’s Senate District 5. The seat is currently held by Senator…
Representative Gomberg Files for Re-election
State Representative David Gomberg has filed for re-election for the 10th House District ranging from Tillamook to Yachats and inland to Sheridan. State Senator Arnie Roblan and south-central coast Representative Caddy McKeown…
Whose side is she on?
In Senator Betsy Johnson’s scripted speech before she voted against SB870 I can’t decide what’s worse; Johnson’s shocking defense of Donald Trump or her assault against the National Popular Vote (NPV). The…
Differing Perceptions, Critical Thoughts
By David McCall, Chair, Tillamook County Democrats Though the 2019 legislative session wrapped up June 30th, deciphering just what happened (or didn’t happen) and the repercussions of those actions and inactions may…
News from State Rep. Gomberg: Local Projects and Local Schedule
In our last newsletter, we detailed the major issues approved in the recent legislative session. That included funding early learning and schools, addressing the PERS unfunded liability, implementing family and medical leave,…