On Saturday December 26th, 2020 the Netarts Oceanside Fire District was summoned by 911 dispatch to a possible hang glider in a tree, near Hwy 131 between Netarts and Oceanside. After responding,…
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2020 HOLIDAY SEASON DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
Tillamook, OR — This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office to share the message about the dangers of…
Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates are…
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…
Make a plan: How to keep your loved ones safe this year – Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance
As the holiday season continues and the days get shorter – and darker and rainier – we may find ourselves wishing we could gather indoors with family and friends. The desire to…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: Flood Watch from Saturday afternoon 12/19 until 10:00PM Sunday 12/20
Alert Details Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property Urgency: Future – Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future Certainty: Possible (p
MILESTONES: Tillamook County highest daily case count at 15 today; Oregon surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 infections; 1,390 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths reported
PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, Oregon has crossed another threshold since COVID-19 was first detected in our state in February, with more than 100,000 cases reported. The virus has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon,…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19th THRU MONDAY DECEMBER 21st ALONG CREEKS AND RIVERS IN SW WA AND NW OR
Hydrologic Outlook -National Weather Service Portland OR …POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY ALONG CREEKS AND RIVERS IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AND NORTHWEST OREGON… Heavy rain is possible this weekend, and amounts…
Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60 Days to March 3, 2021
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until March 3, 2021. The previous executive order was set to expire on January 2,…
Be wary of COVID-19 scams; Oregon students create PSA for #SafeHolidaysOR contest – due Friday Dec. 18th
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reports that fraud schemes related to COVID-19 continue to spread. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Fraudsters are offering COVID-19…