New fires on ODF-Protected lands Creek Pine Fire The Creek Pine Fire burned about 78 acres in Harney County. This lightning caused fire is located about 40 miles south of John Day. The…
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Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update 8/8/17
Lightning sparks Flounce Fire north of Medford Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters from the Grants Pass and Medford offices last night worked to build fire line on the Flounce Fire, located about 22 miles north…
Land conservancy hosts second annual Summer Picnic at the Barn Aug. 24
Pack a picnic and join friends and supporters of North Coast Land Conservancy at Circle Creek Conservation Center in Seaside on Thursday, Aug. 24, for the 2017 Summer Picnic at the Barn….
Coast Guard rescues two fishermen near Coos Bay, Ore.
Editors Note: We just visited Cape Blanco Lighthouse in Port Orford a couple weeks ago, and were very impressed by the volunteer docents that provided the complete history of this light located…
Helping Hands in need of donations and volunteers
By Sayde Moser-Walker CEO Alan Evans of Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach Centers says the shelter inside the Naval Command Center is running like a “well oiled machine.” “Right now, we are completely…
4-H Alumni Scholarship Available
Tillamook County 4-H alumni that plan to continue their education may be interested in the $500 scholarship sponsored by the Tillamook County 4-H Leaders Association. Applicants must have been affiliated with the…
Learning Garden Installs Memorial Children’s Library, Hosts Tour and Public Open House July 16
The public is invited to visit the Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden, located at the north entrance to the Fairgrounds, at an open house on Sunday, July 16, from 9 a.m….
US 101 Construction Update: Manzanita Ave. intersection to close Monday July 10
Construction season continues … Manzanita Avenue will be closed at its intersection with US 101 next week starting on Monday and ending no later than Friday as the intersection roadway…
Introducing Grass Mountain – A New Chapter for Sitka
OTIS, OR – July 5, 2017 – After years of thoughtful conversation and careful planning, the Sitka Center has completed the acquisition of Grass Mountain, an 80-acre property within the Cascade Head…
FATAL PARAGLIDING ACCIDENT AT CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK
News Release from Oregon State Police July 2nd, 2017 10:06 AM On July 1, 2017 at approximately 4:55PM, OSP assisted Tillamook County SO and emergency personnel with fatal paragliding accident at Cape…
