The Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse Scholarship are offering $6000 for up to three scholarships this year. Read more
Mudd Nick Foundation and Neah-Kah-Nie School District are having their second Musical Enrichment Program workshops on March 13 for the choir and band. These workshops are made possible in part by Oregon Community Foundation, Cascade Blues Association, CARTM Organization, Mudd Nick Foundation… Read more
The directors board of the Nehalem Bay Health District has unanimously approved a new three-year management agreement with the Oregon company that operates the Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler. The board took the action at its February regular meeting. Read more
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club is pleased to announce a program on dahlias for their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. Read more
Let’s do a little thought experiment. Take a deep breath, and think about “healthy food.” What comes to mind? Any particular foods or styles of cooking? Read more
These photos were captured by Elizabeth Tunstall of Feb. 9’s full snow moon over the Tillamook River. Do you have a camera and an eye for beauty? Send us your pictures to editor@orcoastnews.com. Please and thank you, of course Read more
Tillamook chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has named Jeanne Exton its 2020 sweetheart of the year. Read more
You are cordially invited to participate in Art Accelerated’s monthly Artwalk, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1-3 p.m.at local downtown businesses. Read more
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) will offer nine $2,000 scholarships to students in Tillamook and Morrow counties this year as part of its 18th annual Excellence in Leadership scholarship program. Read more
The application deadline for Tillamook County’s 2019/20 Transient Lodging Tax Tourism-Related Facilities County Grant Program and Community Grant Program has been extended by two weeks. The original deadline of Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at 4 p.m. has been changed to Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at 4 p.m. Read more
Tillamook County 4-H members that plan to continue their education may be interested in several scholarships that are available from the Tillamook County and the Oregon 4-H programs. Read more
A favorite local lunch spot for decades has been Blue Heron Cheese & Wine Company’s deli and especially for their various made-fresh-daily salads, soups and specials. Through the years, numerous chefs have provided recipes and guidance, Jim Fletcher took over the apron in the kitchen abo… Read more
This photo was captured by Kathleen Krall of the moon over Netarts Bay. Do you have a camera and an eye for beauty? Send us your pictures to editor@orcoastnews.com. Please and thank you, of course. Read more
Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden will hold town halls this month in Wasco, Tillamook, Lincoln and Jefferson counties. Read more
The Tillamook Fired Defense Board has chosen Bay City Fire Department’s Bridget Sigman as their Volunteer Firefighter of the month in February of 2020. Read more
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) faculty member Sydney Elliott is the recipient of the 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. Read more
Rainy Day Village Network will be celebrating pre-launch events on Saturday, Feb. 15, and Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Nehalem. Read more
This photo was captured by the Langers in Garibaldi of the Amak. Do you have a camera and an eye for beauty? Send us your pictures to editor@orcoastnews.com. Please and thank you, of course. Read more
Sip and Shop at Art Accelerated Gallery to feature workshop writers Friday night, Feb. 14 and Open Mic Saturday, Feb 15 Read more
Guest column shared with permission from farm-to-table nutrition expert, Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, LDN, FAND, ACSM-CPT. With her blog https://kimkirchherr.com/ Kim shares her love for food, farmers and healthy eating. This post is a great fit for Tillamook County Wellness as we focus on Eating … Read more
Approximately 41 percent of Oregon’s 362-mile coastline is made up of rocky habitat. Most visitors would recognize the dramatic headlands, tide pools, rocky beaches, cliffs, and offshore rocks while they are traveling along Highway 101. Read more
Are you a graduating senior, interested in gardening or horticulture and headed to college or trade school? The Clatsop County Master Gardeners may be able to green up your continuing education fund. Read more
Over the past several years, we have seen a dramatic increase in school shootings. As the experts analyze these horrific events, it has become clear that schools need to change their approach in dealing with active shooter situations. Read more
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View the online version of the Spring 2020 Real Estate Guide here! Read more
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts is excited to announce auditions for And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and directed by Chris Chiola. Read more
If you frequently find yourself singing in the shower or singing along with songs on the radio, the Tillamook Community Chorus is a great place to join your voice with others in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As Chorus members like to say, “it’s a group of friends who love to sing.” Read more
Nearly 10,000 Oregonians have purchased gray whale license plates since they went on sale a year ago, providing critical support for Oregon State University researchers studying gray whales that frequent Oregon’s waters. Read more
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