One thing is for sure. And that is . . . nothing is for sure. We must be prepared for unexpected challenges. With all the natural beauty we are surrounded by, we are also more likely to experience Mother Nature’s fickle (or fiery) side as well. In our region, this could be an earthquake, tsu… Read more

One thing is for sure. And that is . . . nothing is for sure. We must be prepared for unexpected challenges. With all the natural beauty we are surrounded by, we are also more likely to experience Mother Nature’s fickle (or fiery) side as well.  In our region, this could be an earthquake, ts… Read more

Justin Bailie and Ashley Mersereau have always been creative. Read more

Harold Schild, former CEO/president of Tillamook Cheese passed away on Sept. 10, 2020 after a short illness at the age of 83. Read more

SOLVE is hosting the 37th annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup from Sept. 19 – Oct. 4 with volunteer litter cleanups and restoration efforts both along the coast and inland. An increase in reports of coastal litter throughout the summer, including take-out food containers and PPE, has fueled… Read more

It all started in July 2017, when members of the Nehalem Bay Pickleball Club came in to talk about the possibility of building pickleball courts. Pickleball is considered to be the fastest growing sport in the country, and the representatives explained that there is only one older court in t… Read more

Now that the smoke is clearing from Pike Road Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry would like to thank the community for their support to the firefighting efforts. The fire began late Monday, September 7th. After the initial attack efforts and knowing there would be an extended attack at … Read more

Manzanita Writers’ Series presents Authors in Conversation with Apricot Irving and Deborah Reed at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, via Zoom. Admission is $10. Register at https://hoffmanarts.org/register/ Read more

Oregon’s North Coast is known in the Pacific Northwest for its delicious seafood bounty. Thanks to Tillamook nonprofit Food Roots Farmtable and Tillamook Farmers Market, North Coast residents can bulk order online now through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. Read more

Have you been into the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum (TCPM) lately? You will see a new exhibit, and also a new face. Read more

When Glenda Tonski and Belinda Williams compared their numbers to last year, business had dropped 75 percent. Read more

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The Tillamook County Face Mask Project, in partnership with the Tillamook Creamery, delivered 2,500 face masks to the Neah-Kah-Nie (NKN) School District on Sept. 2. Dylan James and Nicole Bringuel, of the Tillamook County Face Mask Project, delivered the masks. Read more

For anyone interested in the shanghaiing of sailors on the old Portland waterfront, the name “Larry Sullivan” needs no introduction. Read more

A nonpartisan, register-to-vote event will take place inside the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.  Volunteers will be there to assist and answer questions (masks are required in the museum and social distancing will be facilitated). Read more

Oregon’s coastline is amazingly beautiful. Many of our beaches are home to rocky intertidal habitats. These are rocky areas located at the edge of the ocean between the high and low tides. What makes rocky intertidal areas so interesting to explore are tide pools! A tide pool is a shallow po… Read more

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Dear Tillamook, our community is fractured and it’s time we grow together. Cultural clashes, racial tensions, political divides, mask disputes – all have fractured our community and it’s time to be better – time to be humble, learn about others, find a way to extend grace to meet people wher… Read more

On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Tillamook County Democratic Central Committee (TCDCC) passed a resolution in which it declared support for Black Lives Matter. This local action comes as part of a long history of combating racism by the National Democratic Party. Read more

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lincoln and Tillamook Counties will be hosting online training for individuals interested in volunteering in the advocacy for children in foster care. The training begins Sept. 14 – Oct. 12 and again Oct. 19 – Nov. 16. The cohorts will meet Monday … Read more

On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Tillamook County Democratic Central Committee (TCDCC) passed a resolution concerning the creation of well-paid jobs that are designed to both help the recovery of the economy and slow down the detrimental effects of climate change. Read more

A brand-new internship opportunity for high school and college students is helping local businesses meet short and long-term workforce needs and giving students hands-on work experience. Read more

Gardening is a way to take direct control of your access to fresh foods -- you are able to provide for yourself, your family, and your neighbors. And you're also able to make decisions about what it is that you want to eat, and let’s face it, homegrown foods just taste better! My garden has … Read more

Registration is now open for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, happening from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 4. This statewide volunteer event includes beach cleanups, inland cleanups, and habitat restoration events, all of which keep Oregon’s watersheds clean and healthy. Read more

Learn the basics of taking care of your woodland, from planting a new tree to taking care of a mature forest. Woodland owners, living-on-the-landers, and everyone else interested in learning more about basic forestry principles and practices, are invited to attend this seven-course webinar s… Read more

Adventist Health Tillamook welcomes Pam Strachan as senior chaplain who will now provide spiritual care for the medical center, medical offices and home care services. Strachan replaces long-time Adventist Health Tillamook chaplain Danny Parada, who took a similar position at Adventist Healt… Read more

Michelle Jenck joins Adventist Health Tillamook as director of community integration. Known locally for her work as the Tillamook County Wellness coordinator, this new role will provide additional support for Jenck as she continues to coordinate with community leaders, groups, and individual… Read more

Neah-Kah-Nie High School Senior Class President Jacob Waldron and Class Representative Jett Johnston presented the gift of the class of 2020 during graduation on Aug. 14. The senior gift, given to the custodians, was a new Keurig coffee maker and janitorial carts. Read more