Tillamook
Politics
Oregon Coast Outbreak: Discard Harvested Mussels, 20 Sickened
PORTLAND, Ore.—An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that sickened at least 20 people is prompting health officials to urge those who harvested mussels from a stretch of Oregon’s coast since Saturday to discard the mollusks.
Fournier wins commissioner race, Skaar leads
Paul Fournier prevailed in the May 21 primary election for position two on the Tillamook County Board of County Commissioners, while incumbent Erin Skaar leads with votes left to count in the race for position one. State Representative Cyrus Javadi also fended off a challenger in the Republican primary, KaSandra Larson won election as Tillamook County Assessor and a levy ask by the Tillamook Fire District failed. As of 5...
Letter: Dark Sky Ordinance
A applaud the Manzanita City Council for adopting a Dark Sky ordinance. By placing limits on outdoor illumination brightness and requiring residential and city lighting to shine downward, this ordinance will help keep the night sky visible for star-gazing. The attractiveness of having a dark sky became especially apparent with the recent interest in the extraordinary aurora borealis that we observed earlier this month. And who doesn’t like observing a meteor shower or the milky way on a dark night? One should not ignore the potential for tourism in advertising a Dark Sky policy in Tillamook County. Because the Pacific Ocean borders Tillamook County, towns along the coast are already half-way there in adopting a Dark Sky. I encourage local governments in the county to consider adopting Dark Sky ordinances. Steven W. Johnson Portland, OR
Henson remembered for Tillamook, veteran support
Longtime Tillamook City Councilor Doug Henson passed away on April 28, at the age of 75, creating a gap in the fabric of civic life in the town he loved. Family and colleagues who spoke with the Headlight Herald remembered Henson’s passion for Tillamook, strong opinions, authenticity and spirit of volunteerism. “He made his mark,” said State Senator Suzanne Weber, who served with Henson in city government for over a...
Election results released
The first round of results in the May 2024 primary election was released on the evening of May 21, showing that Paul Fournier appeared on track to easily take position two on Tillamook County’s board of commissioners, while Erin Skaar held a lead over Jeff Spink in the race for position one. In other results, KaSandra Larson looked poised to become the next Tillamook County assessor, Cyrus Javadi appeared to hold off a primary challenge in the Republican race for state house district 32 and...
SFAC heads into the forest
Members of the State Forest Advisory Committee joined Oregon Department of Forestry staff for a tour of several sites in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests on May 16, ahead of a committee meeting the next day. The group saw a shooting complex, partial-cut harvest operation and hiked to a future section of the Salmonberry Trail near Reehers Camp. The tour departed from the Hornshuh Creek Fire Station on Highway...
BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay
Bureau of Land Management leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving, June 3. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay “Moving an office—just like moving a home—is always a transition,” said Janet Satter, BLM Tillamook Field Manager. “And I want to reassure everyone that we will continue to be available to our customers—to the American public.” ...
Riverbend Players takes center stage as First Tillamook County Arts Organization to join Statewide Arts for All Program
Riverbend Players, a beloved local community theater group, is proud to announce that it is the first arts organization in Tillamook County to join the Regional Arts and Culture Council’s (RACC) prestigious Arts for All program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to expand access to arts and cultural experiences for all Oregonians, regardless of income or background. “At Riverbend Players, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of live theater,” says Frank Squillo, President of Riverbend Players. “Our participation in...
🚧 Traffic Update: Road Maintenance on Wilson River Highway, Tillamook County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Oregon. Local motorists should be prepared for minor delays due to road maintenance operations currently underway on the Wilson River Highway in Tillamook County. Drivers are advised to slow down or move over to ensure the safety of the workers on site. The estimated delay is expected to be under 20 minutes. Please keep this in mind while planning your commute and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone area.
NCRD moves into second phase of pool project
The North County Recreation District’s board of directors recently approved moving the district’s new pool project into its second phase, which will see both pools constructed as work is completed on the building housing them. The decision to move into the next phase was made after $2 million was raised over the last year in support of the project and the district now needs just $1.5 million for equipment to complete the $15 million project. ...
Tillamook Clerk encourages voters to use ballot drop boxes
Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth is encouraging voters in the May primary election to turn in their ballots to ballot drop boxes rather than relying on the United State Postal Service, due to issues with some ballots being returned to voters. Nyseth said that the issues are being caused by sorting equipment at the post office mistakenly reading voter information from the reverse of the ballot envelope rather than her office’s information from the front, leading ballots to be returned to voters. ...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.