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Council moves ahead with elementary school project
Cannon Beach’s city council voted to move forward with the elementary school rejuvenation project at their January 16 meeting, while asking for the project’s landscaping to be modified to reduce costs. The decision came following extensive public feedback at the meeting and another on January 9, revealed that feelings about the project remained mixed as many remained concerned about the project’s $12 million budget. The January 9 meeting began with...
Scappoose boys keep playoffs hope alive with 76-51 win over Tillamook
It’s not everyday that a team plays the same opponent twice in three days, but thanks to a little snow and ice that’s exactly what the Scappoose boys basketball team was faced with when they took on and ultimately defeated Tillamook 76-51 on Monday night, Feb. 5, at Scappoose High School. Indians head coach Robby Backus said that while the situation was certainly a bit odd, it wasn’t any more difficult — and in a way— made for somewhat of a simpler task. ...
Neah-Kah-Nie gets close win over Banks
The Neah-Kah-Nie High School boys’ basketball team eked out a 45-40 win over the Banks Braves at home on January 29. Ivan Dante led the way for the Pirates offensively, chipping in 17 points, while Ethan Hanson put up 10 in his first game back following an injury, as the Pirates managed to hold on to a tight lead through most of the game to seize the victory. Both teams...
Neah-Kah-Nie robotics team headed to state
Neah-Kah-Nie High School robotics team the Argonauts have qualified to go directly to the state competition on March 9 and 10. The Argonauts are the first Neah-Kah-Nie team to qualify directly for the competition in five years and won the Innovate award for their unique robot intake design, the “Gecko Grabber.” Another Neah-Kah-Nie team, the Menacing Muffin Dragons, received an invitation to the Second Chance Tournament in Philomath on February...
STEAM coach volunteer training
Support experiential STEAM education opportunities for Tillamook County K-12 students by becoming a volunteer STEAM Coach! This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support environmental education school programs for Tillamook County students in Spring 2024. Across the county, a partnership of 20 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the...
Guest Column: Nursing is at TBCC!
It is very exciting that our new Nursing program started on January 8 at TBCC. The first cohort of nursing students started their classes for this term. I went to their classroom almost a half hour before the first class was scheduled and most of the students were already there, anxious to get started! There are 17 nursing students in our first cohort, with many of them being from Tillamook County. They will take classes through the summer and then fall, winter, and spring terms...
THS students prepare for Charity Drive
As President’s Day approaches each year, the students at Tillamook High School prepare for Charity Drive, the ten-day fundraising extravaganza that will mark its 71st edition from February 9 to 19. Students from each of the school’s four grades will participate in a friendly competition to see which grade can raise the most money to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and local causes through restaurant takeovers, carwashes, fun events and more. Seniors Shayla Hillstrom and Peyton Rawe, and juniors Kennedy Moncrief and Abby Blackburn are the...
Letter: Thank you school board
Serving on a school board has been described as the toughest volunteer job in America. Across the state of Oregon, school boards have been charged with increasing student learning during austere and uncertain times. To accomplish these tasks, it requires hard work, countless hours of effort, unwavering leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the children of our community. The individuals who have chosen to do this work are extraordinary people. Truly, they embody what it is to be a leader. They choose to listen to...
Neah-Kah-Nie gets close win over Banks
The Neah-Kah-Nie High School boys’ basketball team eked out a 45-40 win over the Banks Braves at home on January 29. Ivan Dante led the way for the Pirates offensively, chipping in 17 points, while Ethan Hanson put up 10 in his first game back following an injury, as the Pirates managed to hold on to a tight lead through most of the game to seize the victory. Both teams...
STEAM coach volunteer training
Support experiential STEAM education opportunities for Tillamook County K-12 students by becoming a volunteer STEAM Coach! This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support environmental education school programs for Tillamook County students in Spring 2024. Across the county, a partnership of 20 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the...
Mooks fall in overtime against St. Helens
Tillamook High School’s boys’ basketball team lost an overtime game at home against the St. Helens Lions on January 20, falling by a score of 71-60. The Cheesemakers built a double-digit lead in the second quarter, only for the Lions to come roaring back in the third and eventually run away in overtime, pressing a height advantage to secure the win. Griffyn Boomer led the way for the Mooks, pouring...
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