(Editor’s Note: This Coast Guard report is from Washington, but a good reminder to all mariners about boating safety.) SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to three separate reports of disabled and adrift…
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Take the High Ground Challenge, Learn More at Emergency Preparedness Fair in Nehalem June 24th
Emergency Preparedness Fair Sponsored by the Rinehart Clinic, NCRD and the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay! Saturday June 24th 10am Nehalem Meeting Hall, upstairs in the Public Works Bldg., 35900 8th Street…
Attempted Murder Suspects Lodged at Tillamook County Jail
Two men now face multiple charges for their alleged roles in an attempted murder in Tillamook County because they believed the victim was working for the police. Chad Vincent Thomas, 32, and…
Road Improvements May Limit Willamette Valley Access
Salem, Ore. — Road improvements will limit road access in a few areas around the Willamette Valley this spring and summer. Visitors may encounter short delays with some restricted road access. Work…
June is Safety Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
by Marge Jozsa, Chief Executive Officer, Rinehart Clinic and Pharmacy We hear the phrase Emergency Preparedness often and it could mean any emergency — storms, floods, wildfires, but much of the focus…
Plan Ahead when Kayaking or Paddle Boarding
The following information includes excerpts from the Water Trail Guides produced by the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP). Guides are available online at www.tbnep.org or by contacting TEP at 503-322-2222. Every year, many…
Coast Guard rescues overturned boater near Astoria Friday May 26
The Coast Guard rescued a boater who capsized near the Lewis and Clark bridge in Warrenton, on Friday May 26th. A Coast Guard Sector Columbia River MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew arrived on…
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD FLYOVERS SCHEDULED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
News Release from Oregon Military Department Posted on FlashAlert: May 26th, 2017 2:15 PM SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at…
Highway 101/6 Project Update – Big Changes in Traffic Patterns
Last night, Tuesday May 23, the switch was flipped. The asphalt crews worked on the bridge until 2:00 AM Wednesday May 24, at which time the night flaggers arrived so that the stripers…
Take the High Ground Challenge!
… By June 24th and join us for an Emergency Prep Fair, see details below. Critical to any Emergency Preparedness Plan: Get to high ground, then know your nearest assembly site …