A recent scientific study published in the journal “Advances in Atmospheric Sciences” reported that in 2022, the world’s oceans reached the hottest temperature every recorded. Read moreTemperature of world’s oceans highest ever recorded

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has announced details of her urgent request to state lawmakers to invest $130 million toward reducing the number of unsheltered Oregonians in 2023. Read moreHomelessness: Gov. Kotek's $130 million plan

On November 30, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had a public hearing on a proposed business license ordinance for businesses in unincorporated Tillamook County. The meeting room was packed with people from the business community who had concerns about the ordinance as it was w… Read moreBusiness License Workgroup on Pause

Tillamook County’s Board of Commissioners soon will consider adopting a new land use ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on properties in residential zones located in unincorporated communities in Tillamook County. Read moreADU ordinance to be considered by commissioners Jan. 30

On December 1, Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) retained Wenaha Group as the Project Manager for the upcoming general obligation bond construction project: to construct a Healthcare Education Building on the college campus. Read moreTBCC hires Wenaha as project manager for construction of Health Education Building

Tillamook County’s Transportation District started service to Portland with a second bus on January 22, expanding connectivity for Tillamook residents. Read moreTillamook County Transportation expands service

The Coast Guard rescued a man Wednesday, who was reportedly experiencing a medical emergency aboard a boat near Cloverdale. Read moreCoast Guard rescues man from boat near Cloverdale, OR (with video)

It’s a January night on the north Oregon coast. The sun has been down for several hours and it’s dark. A quarter moon hangs in the winter sky, with the rhythmic sound of waves breaking on the beach. Read moreMassive Cascadia earthquake hit NW Coast in January 1700

Tillamook County’s Board of Commissioners approved $500,000 in grant money awards to nine projects by local nonprofits and government organizations to help promote tourism on January 18. Read moreCounty Commissioners award half million in tourism grant funding

A new study from Oregon State University finds that about 32% of colleges and universities in the U.S. require some form of physical education course to graduate, down from 39% as observed in an OSU study from 2010. Read moreChanging Society: Declining physical ed classes

Oregon is facing an overdose crisis. Read moreFentanyl Crisis: Use, dealing, overdoses spiking in Oregon heighten concerns

A 5% pay raise for Tillamook County employees was finalized in a series of votes by the Board of County Commissioners on January 11. Read more5% pay bump for county employees gets final approval

As thousands of visitors flock to the Oregon Coast every year, most of them are looking for the fresh high-quality seafood that is distinctly Oregonian. Read moreCoastal tourism management group aims to keep the ‘local’ in Oregon’s local seafood

Rockaway Beach’s city council approved a housing needs study for the community at their first meeting of 2023 on January 11. Read moreRockaway Beach council approves housing needs analysis

Tillamook’s School Board welcomed new Interim Superintendent Jim Mabbott and swore in new Boardmember Justin Aufdermauer on January 9. Read moreTillamook School Board welcomes Mabbott as interim superintendent

Controversy erupted at the Tillamook Fire District’s Board of Directors meeting on January 10, surrounding Chief Daron Bement’s hiring of a new firefighter EMT. Read moreTillamook Fire District rescinds employment offer and opens applications for Firefighter EMT

A lawsuit seeking $2.5 million in damages from the City of Tillamook and several employees was filed in federal court in Portland on January 11. Read moreCity of Tillamook named in $2.5 million lawsuit