Statewide, Ore. 9/14/20 — Today, Monday September 14th, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and the Southwest Washington Clean Air Agency extended an air quality advisory to…
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THANK YOU, TILLAMOOK! From Tillamook County Sheriff’s Emergency Manager Gordon McCraw
I am hoping I can return to some form of normal now that the Pike St. Fire is almost history. There are a ton of “Thank You”s that need to go around…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) Tillamook District: Thank You to the Tillamook Community
From Kate J. Skinner, ODF Tillamook District Forester Now that the smoke is clearing from Pike Road Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry would like to thank the community for their support…
From State Representative David Gomberg: INFERNO – A personal story about the Echo Mountain Complex Fire; Lincoln County Resources
EDITOR’S NOTE: During Tillamook County’s emergency press conferences and leadership meetings last week, Representative Gomberg was on the line every time – even when he himself had been evacuated, and didn’t know…
Resources for emotional and other supports; Stay safe from wildfire smoke; Tillamook County adds 2 more cases this week, total at 45 cases
On September 12th, OHA reported six COVID-19 deaths, bringing the statewide total to 505. “Today’s 500th death marks another sad milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon,” said Oregon Health Authority Director…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: Pike Fire Final Update (9/13/20)
Tillamook, OR – The Pike Rd Fire was at 25% containment on Saturday September 12, 2020 at 5 PM and was mapped at 220 acres burned. Most of the heavy equipment used…
Final Update (9/12/20) – Pike Rd Fire, Bay City; THANK YOU to Community; Public Use Closure of Tillamook State Forest Extended to Monday, September 14
Here is the afternoon update, September 12th at 4 pm for the Pike Road Fire, which is located approximately 5 miles north of Tillamook and just east of Bay City. This will…
Oregon Delegation Announces Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Oregon Wildfires
Decision will enable federal aid to begin flowing, as unprecedented wildfires ravage state and force evacuation of thousands WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S….
Reminder! September 16: Meeting on developing a Habitat Conservation Plan for western Oregon’s state forests
The Oregon Department of Forestry invites you to a virtual meeting open to the public on Wednesday, September 16 to learn more about a Habitat Conservation Plan for state forestlands west of the Cascades. Due to…
Tillamook County collaborates: Get screened for colorectal cancer and get a gift card
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of all cancer deaths and according to the Oregon Health Authority, one in six Tillamook County residents between the ages of 50-75…