Newport, Oregon – It is with great sadness that we report of the death of the two olive ridley sea turtles despite strong Aquarium staff efforts toward their recovery. The first sea…
Weather Alert High Wind Warning issued December 17 at 1:40PM PST until December 18 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Portland
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY… * COASTAL COMMUNITIES…South wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * BEACHES AND HEADLANDS…South wind 40 to…
CARTM and Board of Commissioners Workshop Dec. 12th – Summary; Public Works to Propose Operation Plan for Manzanita Transfer Station for January 2019 at BOC Meeting Dec. 19th
By Laura Swanson After hours long workshops and many meetings over the past few months, it came down to a business plan from CARTM that outlined how the organization could continue to…
Second Sea Turtle Strands on Oregon Coast Amid Hazardous Surf Conditions
Newport, Oregon – A second female olive ridley sea turtle is under care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium after stranding in Beachside State Park in Waldport on Saturday morning, December 15th. The…
Search for Missing Person Maria del Carmen “Carmen” Quintana Continues in North County
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams have been actively searching the area, talking with neighbors and continuing to gather information since her family reported her missing in late November. If…
GIVE THE GIFT OF OREGON STATE PARKS WITH AN ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT, $5 OFF IN DECEMBER
This holiday season, give the gift of unlimited access to Oregon’s state parks with an annual day-use parking permit. From Dec. 1-31, holiday shoppers can buy annual parking permits for only $25…
Deputy Honored for Distinguished Service to Tillamook County
Tillamook County – Tillamook County Reserve Deputy Eric Swanson recently received a Distinguished Service Award from the Oregon State Sheriffs Association. On December 1, 2018, Swanson also celebrated his 30th year in…
ANNOUNCEMENT: CARTM is Closing After All – Tillamook Board of Commissioners Votes to Not Renew Contract; Public Meeting to be Held Wed. Dec. 19, 6 pm at Pine Grove in Manzanita
To our dear community and supporters: We are heartbroken to announce that after many months working in good faith with county staff to continue operations at the Manzanita Transfer Station, today the…
Six Local Officers Receive Life-Saving awards
Tillamook County – Six local officers received life saving awards at the 49th Annual Oregon Peace Officers Association awards banquet, held at the Spirit Mountain Casino, on November 30, 2018. The officers…
Stranded Sea Turtle Rescued by Dedicated Samaritan in Coos Bay
Newport, Oregon – The Oregon Coast Aquarium admitted a severely injured and hypothermic olive ridley sea turtle this morning for care. Civilians found the turtle the afternoon of December 12th while walking…