EDITOR’S NOTE: During this pandemic year, Tillamook County proved that you can bring light to dark days and truly “lit it up” in 2020. Local residents organized Holiday Light parades in nearly…
Drew’s (Short) Editorials: CHRISTMAS EVE 2020
By Andrew Jenck I see many people not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, given the past 12 months and being unable to attend familiar traditions due to COVID. It’s been a…
DECORATIONS WITH MESSAGE APPEAR AT FACEBOOK LOT
By Ed Ruttledge Seasonal decorations appeared at the front entrance of Facebook’s drilling site in Tierra Del Mar. Garlands have been strung on the small trees planted between the roadway and the…
Oregon reports 871 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 9 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed 12 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,415, the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 24th. Oregon Health Authority reported 871 new confirmed and presumptive…
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are finally beginning to arrive in Oregon, and many are anxiously awaiting their turn to get a vaccination of their own. But new vaccines create new questions. Luckily, we’ve got…
Manzanita & Pacific City Transfer Stations on Limited Hours during Holidays
The Tillamook County Solid Waste Department strives to offer quality recycling and disposal services to local residents and businesses, despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic. Unfortunately, our staff is stretched…
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…
Visit Tillamook Coast donates four beach wheelchairs to high-demand areas, part of tourism’s equity to outdoor access program
(December 23, 2020. Tillamook, OR) As part of their strategic commitment to outdoor access, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (Visit Tillamook Coast) has delivered four beach wheelchairs to three high-demand beach areas in…
Oregon reports 1,000 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 more cases, total cases at 271
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,403, the Oregon Health Authority reported at today December 23rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,000…
LETTER & PETITION TO TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Citizens Deserve a Fair Shake after the Chaos of 2020; Reconsider County Park Fees
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners increased the Tillamook County Parks parking/day use fees and annual pass costs to increase revenue to support the increased use of county parks. The annual…