State of Emergency will support access to federal resources for response and recovery efforts after an ice storm caused widespread infrastructure damages and power outages across the state Salem, OR — This…
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State Forester conducting Habitat Conservation Program, Forest Management Plan listening sessions; In-person Eugene, Jan. 25; Astoria, Jan. 31; Virtual – Jan. 29
State Forester Cal Mukumoto will be hosting three listening sessions to hear final thoughts from the public prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Forestry on a path forward for…
MERCHANT ALERT: $100 COUNTERFEIT BILLS BEING PASSED IN SEASIDE
(SEASIDE, Ore. – January 18, 2024) – Local banking institutions have contacted the Seaside Police Department this week, reporting an influx of fraudulent $100 bills being received by local businesses throughout the…
North Coast, Valley State Parks Closed Due to Ice, Downed Trees – Nehalem Bay, Ecola, Stub Stewart and Others
(Northwest Oregon – 1/16/24) — At least nine Oregon State Parks have closed or partially closed due to ice, snow and downed trees along the North Coast and valley. The current closures…
Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation Hosts Second-Annual North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament January 27 at Tillamook Fairgrounds, Supports Career-to-Career Scholarship Program
The TBCC Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, January 27, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. From 11 AM to 5 PM, teams…
Sitka Center Online Resident Talk January 18, 2024 4pm via Zoom
(OTIS, OR) – Sitka Resident Talks are an opportunity for the community to learn about the artists and scientists working in residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology through brief…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION/ODOT: Road conditions remain challenging statewide
Jan. 14, 2024 – Freezing temperatures span across much of the northern part of Oregon, making road conditions challenging. In the Portland Metro area, ice and strong winds are toppling trees and…
Bay City Appoints Liane Welch Mayor January 9th
On January 9, 2024, the City Council of Bay City unanimously appointed Liane Welch to fill the position of Mayor until the end of the term, i.e. December 31, 2024. The position…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Severe winter weather continues to impact travel across Oregon through weekend
ODOT crews have been busy on Oregon mountain passes, such as Santiam Pass pictured above, but conditions this weekend may overwhelm our ability to keep all highways open. Severe winter weather Friday and Saturday will sweep…
Hampton Lumber Announces Closure of Sawmill in Banks
(Portland, OR, January 9, 2024) – Hampton Lumber today announced the indefinite closure of its sawmill in Banks, Oregon, where operations have been curtailed since October. “We are well aware of the…
