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If you’ve purchased toilet paper in the past week, count yourself among the lucky ones. Read more
Through Executive Order 20-08, Gov. Kate Brown ordered public schools to remain closed to students from March 16 through April 28, unless that period is extended or terminated earlier by the governor. Neah-Kah-Nie (NKN) School District plans to provide supplemental learning to its students. Read more
Neah-Kah-Nie High School senior Julian Ramirez did a Teacher Appreciation Meal for his senior project. The school district’s staff appreciation week is April 6-10. Read more
Bay City Council discussed a City Hall Remodel Professional Services Contract at their meeting on March 10. City Manager Chance Steffey said he contacted the architect, Brittell Architecture, Inc. for cost estimates. Read more
Netarts-Oceanside Fire District crews responded to a structure fire around 6:35 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery. The original notification came from a passerby who came up to the station. Read more
The City of Bay City awarded Gary and Carla Albright the John Gettman Award at a city council meeting Tuesday, March 10. The Albrights had been at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum (TCPM) for 10 years. Read more
Bay City Council discussed council vacancies at their Tuesday, March 10, meeting. The council considered three applications and appointed one new member to the city council. Read more
The City of Bay City declared an official state of emergency Monday, March 23, following the Gov. Kate Brown’s declaration on March 8 and the Tillamook County Commissioners local state of emergency within Tillamook County on March 14 and continuance of emergency on March 22 due to the COVID-… Read more
A Hampton Lumber Mill employee who was tested for coronavirus has received negative results, according to Plant Manager Mark Elston. Read more
Facing the potential spread of coronavirus, county officials are taking significant action to stop the flow of tourists during spring break. Much of Tillamook County was already closed for business after the state banned large gatherings and limited service from restaurants and bars. Read more
On the first day of spring break, fellow Oregonians and visitors from out of state thought there would be adequate space for social distancing at the coast. Read more
Coronavirus testing is happening in Tillamook County, but it is not clear how many people are waiting for results or how many test kits are available locally. Read more
County officials and local tourism leaders held a conference call Thursday, March 19, and discussed using Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) funds to bail out local businesses that are struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Oregon’s May 19 primary election will continue as planned, Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno said Thursday, March 19, in a press release. The certified list of 371 candidates that filed to run for office has been sent to the county election experts. Read more
Terri Wallace, along with her neighbors who live along the 5000 block of Weber Road along the Tillamook River, is seeking help. Due to severe weather conditions, the river bank in front of her house is eroding at an alarming rate of speed. Read more
City Manager Paul Wyntergreen announced at the March 2 Tillamook City Council meeting that the plans for Grocery Outlet have passed Oregon Department of Quality (DEQ) and will be proceeding soon. Read more
Gov. Kate Brown Wednesday, March 18, announced an executive order directing Oregon's higher education institutions to move their curriculum to online learning, prohibiting in-person classroom interactions through April 28 as a way to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Read more
There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tillamook County as of Wednesday, March 18, according to a report from the Tillamook County Community Health Centers. Read more
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In the interest of public health and safety, the Siletz Tribal Council and the Chinook Winds Senior Executive team, announces the closure of Chinook Winds Casino and Golf Course operations effective 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Read more
A Tillamook lumber mill worker was tested for coronavirus this past week, leading operations to shut down Thursday, March 12, for a cleaning. Read more
Amid the wider housing crisis in Oregon, Tillamook County’s divided and aging housing market threatens local livability and economic vitality. Housing for year-round residents remains slack while seasonal housing is crowding out long-term rentals. Read more
With schools shuttering because of the coronavirus outbreak, Tillamook School District will be delivering meals. Nestucca also has a delivery plan, and Neah-Kah-Nie is serving food at the schools. Read more
County officials held an emergency meeting Saturday, March 14, to declare a local state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. Most county offices will close to the public, operating by phone and email instead. Read more
County officials confirmed Friday, March 13, that tests for COVID-19 were conducted in Tillamook County. Test kits are reportedly in short supply. Read more
The Tillamook Creamery Visitors Center, a huge tourism draw for the county, is closing until further notice. A statement released by the Creamery cited health and safety concerns for guests and staff in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
Tillamook County officials revealed that a $300,000 ransom was paid to regain data access after a cyberattack. The ransom amount was disclosed during the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, March 11. Read more
The Tillamook Beekeepers Association is hosting their Annual Beehive Raffle. The beehive is set up in the Tillamook County Library, along with two display cases, teaching the public about the importance of saving the bee. Read more
Tillamook City Council adopted during their March 2 meeting Resolution 1808 – a resolution adjusting City of Tillamook sewer rates for significant industrial users and amending Resolution No. 1722. This resolution came at the request of Pelican Brewing. Read more
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