We’re inspecting two bridges on OR 130 to make sure they’re in good condition. The inspection will take us about two days to complete. You can expect: Full OR 130 road closure…
Category: Public Safety
MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH: Tillamook Forest Center Hosts Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 4th
By Romy Carver for the Tillamook County Pioneer It may seem strange to think about wildfires since we’re just finally getting some sunny (and warm) weather but there’s no better time than…
Every 15 Minutes Program at Tillamook High School May 1 & 2; Visual Demonstration of DUII Auto Crash
On May 1, 2024 your Tillamook Police Department will be assisting in conducting a mock traffic crash in the turnaround area in front of the Tillamook High School located at 2605 12th…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION – ODOT CONSTRUCTION ALERT- HWY. 131 – Tillamook River Bridge: Repairs May 6th – expect daytime road closures
We’re making repairs to the Tillamook River Bridge. You can expect: OR 131 road closures while crews work between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction noise and delays. Two weeks of work: May…
FATAL CRASH – HWY 101 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY, NEAR OSWALD WEST STATE PARK SAT. APRIL 27
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County near Oswald West State Park. The preliminary…
GARIBALDI FIRE & RESCUE – PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Wear Your Seat Belt
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer policy is to not show accident scenes, in particular the vehicles because studies have shown that can trigger PTSD, anxiety and more, but we are making an excpetion…
Tillamook Police Focus on Distracted Driver Awareness in April
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This nationwide effort is to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, and change driving behavior through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education – the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Recovery of Missing Clammer, Netarts Bay
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered the body of a 54-year male from New Mexico, who had been reported missing and presumed drowned two days earlier while clamming…
STATEMENT FROM CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Notice of Tillamook County, Oregon Circuit Court Judgement Regarding Chief Raymond Rau
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Tillamook County, Oregon Circuit Court issued a Judgement regarding the City’s Police Chief, Raymond Rau, in response to four counts of criminal activity as charged by…
Two Victims Pulled Out by Rip Current Near Tolovana April 2nd, Self-Rescue & Recovering; Happy Ending and Reminder about Beach Safety
On April 2, 2024 at approximately 1:15 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District (CBFD) was dispatched to a water rescue in front of the Tolovana Wayside for two victims being pulled out of…
