Two men were found deceased at 8 a.m. May 8 in a residence on Mt. Hebo Road, in south Tillamook County. The Tillamook County Major Crimes Team is conducting an investigation into the deaths. Read more

A recent traffic stop yielded large amounts of narcotics and sparked an investigation in which two handguns were seized, according to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Read more

Effective Monday, May 10, the general marine bag limit is reduced to five fish (from six) per angler per day for sport bottomfish. The sub-bag limit of one China, copper or quillback rockfish remains in place. Read more

The American Red Cross along with actor James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have joined together to urge all who are healthy to make this a summer full of life for patients by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets. Read more

Tillamook City Council approved during a council meeting Monday, May 3, a 90-day freeze on enforcement of sewer lateral inspections for realtors to provide education to their clients. The ordinance, passed in December 2020, requires a sewer lateral inspection prior to the close of escrow upo… Read more

The Tillamook County Major Crimes Team is currently working a homicide investigation on Mt. Hebo Road, in Hebo, where two adult males were found deceased on the scene. Read more

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon has awarded $2,408,124 through its Competitive & Recovery Grant Program to support economic recovery by investing in projects that enhance and expand the visitor experience and prepare communities and visitors for COVID-19 safe travel. For… Read more

The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment on planned projects, timber sales and other management activities in state-owned forests for fiscal year 2022. These plans lay out the on-the-ground activities expected to take place in the coming fiscal year, such as timber harves… Read more

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to state rules for a federal grant program that funds outdoor recreation projects. Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. June 3 for proposed changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF… Read more

When the U.S. Census announced its 2020 count Monday, Oregon was announced as one of seven states that will add congressional seats, beginning in 2022. Read more

Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive emergency allotments in May. The federal government has approved emergency allotments every month since March 2020, to give SNAP recipients additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Older adults were significantly affected by isolation and stress during Oregon’s initial COVID-19 lockdown last spring, but they were also able to find connection and meaning in community, new hobbies and time for themselves, a recent Oregon State University study found. Read more

Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against robocall scams. Read more

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown defended her decision to impose more COVID-19 restrictions on some parts of the state the same day 15 Oregon counties were forced to close indoor dining and recreation. Read more

Land productivity could be greatly increased by combining sheep grazing and solar energy production on the same land, according to new research by Oregon State University scientists. Read more

Garibaldi Fire Department held a public ceremony Saturday, May 1, taking delivery of their new heavy lifting drone, donated by Pacific UAV of Banks. Family and public supporters joined firefighters and the ceremony was also livestreamed, and can be viewed on the fire department’s Facebook page. Read more