EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today March 22nd to close all hotels/motels, short term rentals, campgrounds, parking lots, day use areas, boat ramps, and issue orders for visitors…
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Temporary Oregon state park closure starts March 23rd; affects camping and day-use
SALEM, Oregon – At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, the Oregon State Park system will close…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Taking Action: Drafting Order to Close Hotels/motels, Campgrounds, Short-term Rentals – Visitors to be Given 24 hours to Go Home
By Laura Swanson During the hour long conference call today March 22nd, the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners outlined plans to give visitors 24 hours notice to go home. The meeting included…
Yes, you can go for a walk or hike – in your neighborhood – while practicing social distancing
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given yesterday, and reports that I’m already getting about traffic heading west, this advice means IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD, TOWN, COUNTY – DO NOT COME TO THE COAST OR GO…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: Developing Response Plan, Awaiting Outcome from Board of Commissioners Emergency Meeting Today, Sunday March 22nd
In the past few weeks our country has experienced a viral pandemic. Our federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to attempt to minimize and control the spread of COVID-19 through…
Stay home, save lives, work together … They are here; Endangering Lives – Tourists Invade Coastal Locations Against Advice
EDITOR’S NOTE: As I’m posting this update, I’m seeing images of bumper-to-bumper traffic heading west on both Highway 6 and 26. The feature photo was taken by Larry Wiedenhoft shows the solid…
Oregon reports 26 new COVID-19 cases – March 20th
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority reported 26 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 114, as of 8:30 a.m. today, March 20. The COVID-19 cases reported today are in the…
Oregon reports 13 new COVID-19 cases; State prepares Oregon Medical Station
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority reported 13 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 88, as of 8:30 a.m. today, March 19. The COVID-19 cases reported today are in the…
Temporary camping closures announced for Oregon state parks, forests, and wildlife areas
SALEM, Ore. – Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accommodate current overnight guests through April 2. Reservations…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY: Sheriff’s Office Response to COVID-19; Office Access Closed
Important Information. The Tillamook Sheriff’s Office Lobby has been closed to public access due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If you have an emergency call 9-1-1 If you need to report a non…