Tillamook
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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...
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...
Lovelin campaign addresses commissioner salary
The Lovelin Campaign for Tillamook County Commission, Position 1, recently addressed the issue of Commissioner Erin Skaar’s salary, revealing that it is costing taxpayers $126,197.27 per year. Moreover, the forecast indicates a further increase of $5,966.78, effective July 1. Bruce Lovelin, the candidate spearheading the campaign, emphasized that while this may not be the primary focus of his platform, it is a matter that deserves attention and debate. “County residents are often unaware of the true financial implications of our County Commissioners’ compensation,” stated Lovelin. ...
Tillamook County Rodeo invites you
Tillamook County Rodeo invites you to become part of the rodeo action for 2025. Applications are now being accepted for the titles of Tillamook County Rodeo Queen, Junior Miss Tillamook Rodeo and Little Miss Tillys. The pageant competition will be held June 21st & 22nd 2024 at the 37th Anniversary of the Tillamook County Rodeo at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The Queen title is open to young ladies ages 17 to 27. ...
County dialing in emergency radio bond specifics
A group of Tillamook County staff is working to finalize the details of a bond question to support the replacement of the county’s emergency radio system that they plan to bring to voters in November. The new system would bring Tillamook’s emergency radio communications into the digital age and carries a projected price tag of $27 million. “Now, we need to come into the 21st century and we need to...
Javadi looks to build on first term successes
With two legislative sessions under his belt, State Representative Cyrus Javadi hopes voters will give him a chance to continue promoting solutions for north coast issues in Salem. In a recent interview with the Headlight Herald, Javadi touted his work securing funding for projects in his district and building relationships, which he said he believes will boost his efficacy going forward. “You realize right away that being loud isn’t very...
Letter: Protect Wheeler’s aquifer
Wheeler wants to protect its Aquifer Water Rights and extend its future as long as possible. The water system currently shared by Wheeler and Manzanita came about because Wheeler needed a Federally approved water system. Wheeler formerly used two open reservoirs located above the city for its water. Wheeler was forced to drill a well for its water and in 2004 the well came on-line. For twenty years under a shared agreement Wheeler has paid a fair share of the expenses of running the well...
Ribbon cut on transit center renovations
A crowd gathered on May 6, to celebrate the completion of renovations to the newly renamed Douglas W. Pilant transit center in downtown Tillamook. Nearly $300,000 went into updating the facility’s interior, restrooms and electrical infrastructure, and to adding workspace for a dispatcher. Funding for the work came from federal transportation funding directed through the Oregon Department of Transportation, as well as a $70,000 grant from the Tillamook Coast Visitors’...
Ribbon cut on transit center renovations
A crowd gathered on May 6, to celebrate the completion of renovations to the newly renamed Douglas W. Pilant transit center in downtown Tillamook. Nearly $300,000 went into updating the facility’s interior, restrooms and electrical infrastructure, and to adding workspace for a dispatcher. Funding for the work came from federal transportation funding directed through the Oregon Department of Transportation, as well as a $70,000 grant from the Tillamook Coast Visitors’...
County dialing in emergency radio bond specifics
A group of Tillamook County staff is working to finalize the details of a bond question to support the replacement of the county’s emergency radio system that they plan to bring to voters in November. The new system would bring Tillamook’s emergency radio communications into the digital age and carries a projected price tag of $27 million. “Now, we need to come into the 21st century and we need to...
Letter: Vote for Skaar, a responsible leader
I have had the honor of knowing Erin Skaar for many years. Initially as a Director of a not-for-profit and most recently as County Commissioner. Erin has proven to be a seasoned and responsible leader. A County Commissioner must face many complex issues that are often challenging. Erin understands the tools available to address the many problems the County faces and she steps up and makes the difficult decisions. Experience matters! At the end of the day Erin is a dedicated knowledgeable leader, committed to making the best and most balanced decision for the County... exactly the Commissioner we need advancing solutions and creating meaningful outcomes. She has my vote; I hope she has yours. Linda Kozlowski Manzanita
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...
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. ...
Manzanita council enacts dark sky ordinance
The Manzanita City Council approved a dark sky ordinance that will regulate the city’s residential areas at their meeting on May 8. The council also voted to give City Manager Leila Aman a 3% pay raise and increase her severance, citing her strong performance. The meeting began with an update on the in-progress city hall and police station construction at Underhill Plaza. ...
Rockaway Beach chamber inaugurates wheelchair house and pavers
A group of Rockaway Beach citizens gathered at the city’s wayside on May 9, to celebrate the completion of a project that added a new wheelchair house and more than 4,000 square feet of pavers around the Chamber of Commerce’s Red Caboose. The ceremony took place during the first farmer’s market of the year and celebrated the additional accessibility the project will afford those with limitations. At the ceremony, City...
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