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The widespread take on the June 28 U.S. Supreme Court decision sustaining Grants Pass restrictions on public camping was widely interpreted as kicking the issue, as it did with abortion in the Dobbs decision, to the states. In many states, few of which have state laws on the subject, that may be the effect. Oregon, which does have a state law on the subject, may be different. Here, the effect of the decision, which simply said the Grants Pass rules were not “cruel or unusual,”...
Life jackets recommended for stand up paddleboards
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people operating stand up paddleboards (SUPs) on moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket and never wear an ankle or leg leash designed for general flatwater use. “There’s an emerging trend when we look at the causes for fatalities in recent years where a person, otherwise well outfitted, died because their leash to the SUP became entangled in brush or other debris on area rivers,” said Brian Paulsen, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Marine...
Measles outbreak in Oregon continues to spread
The measles outbreak that started in mid-June in Marion County has spread to at least 23 residents in three counties. And it’s probably not over. “We continue to see cases, and we have not been able to connect them all, suggesting that there are other cases out there,” said Dr. Paul Cieslak, the Oregon Health Authority’s medical director and top immunologist. ...
Nearly $450k for North Coast Neurodiverse & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Programs
Accessibility is important to everyone. Whether it be accessing a beach or park, a tourist attraction or coastal eatery; or joining a committee, class, council, or employment, access to participate matters to every one of us. For many, there are barriers to being an active community member that can be overcome with attention and consideration, and the right connections. This is the work Sammy’s Place and its COAAST (Communities of All Abilities Succeeding Together) Network programs having been doing for several years. The network is...
Announcing Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center
Adventist Health is annoucing a new name for their premier cardiovascular program accessible in Tillamook County. Formerly known as Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular, the new name, Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, clearly identifies this exceptional cardiac care program’s place in Oregon under the Adventist Health name. Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center provides top–tier cardiology services at their local satellite office in the Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Office – Plaza, at 1100 Third Street in Tillamook. Cardiologists Michael Gardner, MD, and Ronald Chelsky, MD, provide...
Hampton Lumber continues partnership with Girls Build, bringing summer camps to rural communities
Hampton Lumber is pleased to continue its partnership with Girls Build this year, bringing a week-long summer camp for girls to several of its sawmill communities in northwest Oregon. Girls Build camps are opportunities for girls aged 8 – 14 years old to build curiosity and confidence by learning the basics of building, including carpentry, plumbing, electricity, concrete, and sheet metal from female instructors. The first Hampton-sponsored camp was held in Warrenton, OR in 2018, followed by camps in Tillamook, OR in 2019 and Willamina, OR in 2022. ...
Adventist Health Tillamook completes significant radiology upgrades
Adventist Health Tillamook is excited to announce the completion of significant upgrades in its Radiology department. This $1.4 million investment, funded by Adventist Health capital resources, includes new fluoroscopy equipment, a new digital X-ray room, and a new portable digital X-ray unit. These advancements are designed to provide fast- acting care with minimal patient disruption and the highest levels of diagnostic precision. The remodeled digital radiology room and the portable digital radiography unit have significantly enhanced their diagnostic capabilities. To date, they have conducted over...
Groundbreaking celebration for Nehalem Bay Health Center
Formal groundbreaking for the new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy took place July 20, 2024 with a crowd of nearly 100 north coast residents celebrating the beginning of construction of the 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Ground improvements on the 1.3 acres site owned by the Nehalem Bay Health District are scheduled to begin August 1 and construction is expected to take 13 months. Special guests at the groundbreaking...
Celebrate Coast Guard Appreciation Day
Please join us on Sunday August 4, at the Historic Boathouse for our Coast Guard Appreciation Day! Birthday cake, music and our favorite docents will be on hand to give you a personal tour of our U.S. Coast Guard Historic Boathouse. Come meet our new Coast Guard Chief Bryan Ballard and his crew! Stop by and enjoy some sea shanties by the seashore!
Chamber to debut new apparel designs at Tillamook County Fair
It’s almost that time of year again! Tillamook County Fair time! The air is buzzing with anticipation as preparations unfold across the county. Community members are busy preparing with activities ranging from getting 4-H exhibits ready, printing and framing stunning photography displays to demolition derby cars getting a final overhaul for Saturday night’s grand event. It’s evident that this fair is an exciting highlight of the year for both adults and children! Here at the Chamber, we’ve been crafting a new line of apparel that...
Mountain bike trails complex proposed for south county
Members of the Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance have been working to solidify plans to build a complex with 30 miles of mountain biking trails in south Tillamook County, just north of Whalen Island. Ron Baker, secretary of Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance, briefed the board of county commissioners on the group’s past work and plans for the project at their meeting on July 24. The group was formed in...
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted...
Organizations collecting funds, resources for those impacted by wildfires
The impact of this year’s wildfire season continues to reverberate throughout the state as the number of acres burned reaches 1.2 million. At this time, the number of acres burned is four times the average when compared to the same point in past seasons. As many as 1,261 fires have burned across the state with more than 100 still active. Five megafires, fires that exceed 100,000 acres, are still burning...
Local man sentenced to prison for sex crimes
Earlier this year, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Kris Wood and Martin Zepeda began a sexual crime investigation involving an adult male suspect and two juvenile female victims. Through the investigation, the suspect was identified as 19-year-old, Elias Andrew Friend. At the time, the suspect was a transient living in south Tillamook County but had listed his address at a location in Tillamook. “We learned that an adult male by the name of Elias Andrew Friend had taken two juvenile females to his tent in...
Oregon delegation announces $22 Million USDA seafood purchase
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a total of $22 million to purchase Pacific Northwest and West Coast seafood products—$14 million for West Coast whiting fillets and $8 million for rockfish fillets. This approved federal funding comes after Merkley led members of the Oregon delegation in a letter in June to USDA Administrator Bruce Summers, who...
Tillamook County Democrats open 2024 campaign headquarters in Downtown Tillamook
Tillamook County Democrats are proud and enthusiastic to announce that they opened their 2024 Election Campaign Headquarters in downtown Tillamook, at 116 Main Ave (former location of Fat Dog Pizza). The office is currently open to the public Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through August 10. After that date, the office will be open additional hours (new hours to be announced soon). Local Democratic community members have created a welcoming and safe place where people can peacefully gather and learn about who Democrats are, what they...
Rockaway Beach hosts 47th Arts & Crafts Fair August 2-4
One of the longest standing traditions in Rockaway Beach is back for its 47th year: the Arts & Crafts Fair. “It truly takes a village to put on our events every year,” Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce Secretary Isis Breazile said. “Local business owners, second homeowners, and retirees spend much time communicating with vendors, coordinating volunteer shifts, connecting with live musicians, and sharing flyers throughout the state.” The annual event...
FEMA rep discusses updated floodplain development ordinance timeline
A July 15 letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency informed Oregon counties that they will need to pass interim updates to their flood plain development permitting processes as part of an ongoing update to the agency’s flood insurance plan. John Graves, branch chief for flood plain management and insurance in the northwest region, told the Headlight Heraldthat interim updates had not been planned originally, but that a congressional delay and protracted federal reviews led to a change in course. ...
Nine tips for making smarter decisions
Life is full of decisions. Whether it is picking an outfit, buying a house, or choosing a career path, these choices shape our journey. But staring down a mountain of options can be overwhelming. Here are some handy tips to help you navigate life’s choices with confidence and work toward the future you truly desire. 1) Define the problem: Before diving into solutions, take a step back to clearly understand the decision you are trying to make. What are you hoping to achieve? ...
ODFW Recreation Report
Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming It’s vacation season! It’s summer fishing season! Why not put the two together? If you’re camping, hiking or kayaking, take a rod with you. If you’re looking for a daytrip, check out our Start Fishing page for lots of tips, techniques and places to go. Razor clam while you can ...
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