A vacancy exists on the Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors. Position No. 2, which expires June 30, 2021, is open due to the resignation of Michelle Gordon, effective Jan. 12, 2021. Read more
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) issued civil penalties against Allstate Insurance Company and Root Insurance Company for violating the department’s COVID-19 emergency orders. The department’s Division of Financial Regulation handled the enforcement of the emerg… Read more
COVID-19 has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 973, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Read more
We had a weakened front go through that is bringing us clouds but little else. We have light easterly winds and today’s high around 53. High pressure builds back in this evening so look for clearing skies tonight, lows near 37. Tomorrow we see sunny skies, east winds 4-8, highs near 58, t… Read more
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The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners agreed during a board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2, to reopen certain county offices to the public by appointment only, as they were before the governor’s two-week freeze. Read more
Time is running our for people with Medicare to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage for 2021. Medicare’s open enrollment period for 2021 benefits ends Monday, Dec. 7. Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invested a record $542.6 million in 2020 to help more than 2,225 low-income rural Oregonians purchase, build, or repair their homes, announced State Director John Huffman. Read more
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has formed a Rule Advisory Committee to review proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules governing driving and parking on the beach in south Tillamook County. Read more
Brooklyn Bush of Tillamook High School in Tillamook is one of only six agricultural educators nationwide to receive the 2020 National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award, presented during the 2020 NAAE Virtual Convention, Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. Read more
On Thursday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m., Business Oregon will be seeking applications from businesses in Oregon’s coastal region to meet geographic distribution targets for the round of $20 million in grant funding it previously announced on Nov. 18. The grant funding allocated by the Oregon legislat… Read more
COVID-19 has claimed 18 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 953, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Read more
With announcement Monday, Nov. 30, of a $400,000 grant award from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, North Coast Land Conservancy (NCLC) is now appealing to the community to complete fundraising for the Rainforest Reserve, a landmark conservation project under way on Oregon’s North Coast. Read more
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), has been named the Best Community Bank, U.S. 2020, by Capital Finance International for its Human Digital Banking strategy and support of consumer and businesses during the unprecedented disruptions of 2020. Launched in… Read more
The Oregon Department of Human Services will issue emergency supplemental allotments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients on Dec. 11. Read more
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Gov. Kate Brown released her recommended budget and policy agenda for the 2021-23 biennium on Tuesday, which focuses on addressing and ending systemic racial disparities, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding communities affected by the wildfires. Read more
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, updates to county risk levels under the state's new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Mod… Read more
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against charity fraud. Read more
COVID-19 has claimed 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Read more
The Coast Guard urges the public to winterize their vessel as winter approaches the Pacific Northwest. Read more
COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 912, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30. Read more
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In Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) weekly report for Nov. 16-22, weekly hospitalizations from COVID-19 rose to 366, a 26 percent increase and the highest weekly yet reported in the pandemic. During the week, 129,564 COVID-19 tests were conducted. Read more
Tillamook County Clerk Tassi O’Neil provided an election update during a Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Nov. 25. As of Monday, Nov. 23, O’Neil has certified the election results. Read more
With COVID-19 cases increasing In Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday, Nov. 25, announces that strict health and safety measures will likely need to be in place for at least 21 counties found to be at extreme risk for COVID-19 spread following the two-week freeze, which ends Wednesday, Dec.… Read more
The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday, Nov. 25, a reduction in extended benefits as a result of Oregon's falling unemployment rate. Following a federal determination, Extended Benefits (EB) will be reduced from up to 20 weeks of benefits to up to 13 weeks, beginning Dec. 13. Read more
Oregon State University (OSU) is teaming up with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to test a smartphone-based system that notifies users about possible exposure to COVID-19. Read more
Emergency personnel from the Oregon State Police, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Netarts Fire and Rescue, and the United States Coast Guard responded at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, to a capsized boat at the mouth of Netarts Bay. Read more
U.S. Coast Guard crews have suspended the search around 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, for a man missing in the Netarts Bay. Crews searched for the man by helicopter beginning Friday, Nov. 27, after an inflatable boat capsized in the bay. Read more
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, were called at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, to attempt to locate a missing 70-year-old man from Hillsboro, Ore. who was hunting in the Neskowin area. After separating at approximately 3 p.m.,… Read more
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 885, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27. Read more
Economic Development Council of Tillamook County in partnership with Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced Nov. 18 the availability of grants to small businesses, defined as those with 25 or fewer employees, that have been adversely affected by economic conditions as the res… Read more
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