The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. Some roads…
City of Manzanita Launches Facebook Page
The City of Manzanita has launched an official Facebook page for additional access to City news, Council meetings, temporary street closures, utility service disruptions and emergency messages. The City’s official Facebook page…
Section of Nehalem River to be considered for State Scenic Waterway Program – Meeting to be held Sept. 12
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking for feedback on an important study evaluating a 17-mile section of the Nehalem River for possible inclusion in the State Scenic Waterways Program. The…
Oregon Parks and Recreation Lift Fire Ban – 8/22/17
From OPRD Deputy Director MG Devereux: The statewide fire ban has been lifted. Local OPRD jurisdictions will assess needs and impose fire bans as appropriate. At this time the general fire ban…
Getting to know you: Manzanita Visitors Center offers ‘Welcome Baskets’
By Dan Haag Choosing Manzanita as your new home is easy. But once the challenges of packing, moving and unpacking are complete, how do you settle into your new community? Sometimes, people…
Tillamook County Democrats Special Meeting, Pie Party Thursday Aug. 24
Tillamook County Democrats will hold a special meeting this Thursday, in lieu of their regular monthly. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm at Tillamook Bay Community College, Main Campus, 4301 Third Street,…
Senator Ron Wyden Town Hall in Manzanita August 25
Senator Ron Wyden will be at Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita on Friday August 25 at 2 pm. When elected to the U.S. Senate, Senator Ron Wyden pledged to hold at…
Fire Update – Sunday, August 20, 2017 – Explosive growth on Chetco Bar Fire leads to conflagration declaration
Several existing fires in Oregon grew yesterday, with the greatest growth on the Chetco Bar Fire in Curry County in southwest Oregon. Overnight strong north winds pushed the fire south, increasing it…
Highway 101/6 Project Update – 8/16/17
The rest of August is dedicated to finishing touches on Pacific Ave., focusing on finishing curbs and sidewalks, drainage details, grading, paving, and striping. Expect lane closures on Pacific the next few…
Missing Person Investigation Ongoing – Eric “Rick” Prueitt
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing/endangered person complaint filed the evening of August 8th, 2017, involving Eric Daniel Prueitt, age 41, from the Tillamook area. Mr. Prueitt is…