Hello Neighbors and Friends, Less than 20 days remain in the 82nd Legislative Session and my work continues at the Capitol. I have been meeting with constituents, discussing bills in committees and…
Category: Government
Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE June 13, 2023
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District Carl Rawe Meeting Room The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings: •6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting…
TILLAMOOK PUD: 2023 SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY VOLTAGE CONVERSION PROJECT
Tillamook PUD is beginning the South Tillamook County Voltage Conversion Project on Tuesday, June 6. Voltage adjustment improves the efficiency in which electricity is delivered, minimizes power loss, and helps provide alternate…
A Silent Stage: The Unprecedented Absence of Presidential Debates in 2024
As we approach the 2024 United States Presidential Election, the political landscape is charged with anticipation and uncertainty. The election, scheduled for November 5, 2024, is set to be a pivotal moment…
Manzanita Planning Commission Meeting Sparks Community Concerns Over Proposed Development
The latest Manzanita Planning Commission meeting held on May 30, 2023, saw a heated discussion over a proposed development project that could significantly alter the landscape of the local community. The project,…
Tillamook County Library Board Vacancy COMMISSIONERS SEEK LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Tillamook County Library is seeking applications for one library board seat on the library board of directors. We are seeking people who are passionate about our libraries with a variety of…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Bombarded and Overwhelmed
by Neal Lemery This week, I attended a community forum on our community’s drug and mental health crisis, presented by the Tillamook County Community Health Center (the county health department). Concerned citizens,…
June Declared “Celebrate Local Food Month”
Everyone knows that June is “Dairy Month” during which Tillamook County embraces and celebrates it’s dairy heritage. Food Roots wants to celebrate “good food for all” and all the variety of locally-produced…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Columbia River closed to salmon and steelhead fishing as of June 1; reopens June 16
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington closed recreational Chinook and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today effective June 1 through the remainder of the spring fishing season. The action was…
Governor Provides Update on Walkout Negotiations
Salem, OR — Today, May 31st, Governor Tina Kotek announced that after more than a week of talks with Senate Republican leadership to end their ongoing walkout, negotiations have reached an impasse. She…