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Column: Reforms needed to address Oregon's educational shortcomings
I am deeply concerned about the poor educational outcomes we are witnessing in our state. Despite record investments in education, the latest reports indicate that we are not making the necessary progress to ensure that all our children receive a high-quality education. This stagnation not only affects individual students but also undermines our state's future economic and social prosperity. Something must be done beyond the mantra of “more money”. Education...
Prepare now for more extreme weather events, natural disasters
The American Red Cross Cascades Region is encouraging everyone to take critical action during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms, raging wildfires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense and families are experiencing the effects. “Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives forever in just minutes,” Red Cross Regional Disaster Officer Jonathan Seibert said.“ As our climate...
Majority of state attorneys general seek warnings for youth on social media
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is leading a bipartisan campaign with 41 state attorneys general who are prodding Congress to require a U.S. surgeon general warning for young people on social media platforms. Rosenblum, president of the National Association of Attorneys General, sent a letter on Monday to Congress urging action amid heightened concern about the role that algorithms of social media can play in youth mental health, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. ...
Walk the Coast for fundraising event
They’re coming. From north, south, east (not west—can’t get more west than Cannon Beach) they’re coming to walk the coast. The North Coast Land Conservancy will be hosting its CoastWalk Oregon 2024 from September 20-22. People from all over the country will flock to Cannon Beach to walk the north section of the Oregon Coast Trail for three days. The north coast section of the trail is 120 miles long, and each year CoastWalk walks a 30-mile portion of it. ...
Troxel focused on officer wellness, rebuilding community trust as police chief
Since taking over as Tillamook’s chief of police at the beginning of July, Nick Troxel has been focused on supporting his officers’ mental health and renewing community trust. In a recent conversation with the Headlight Herald, Troxel said that the department was submitting itself to several outside reviews of its policies and practices and that he welcomed community members to check in themselves. “There’s a lot of static that goes...
Cape Lookout Stewardship Day - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Cape Lookout Stewardship Day offers opportunities to give back and work to maintain our natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Lend a hand clearing weeds and invasive ivy from recent plantings established at Cape Lookout State Park. During the winter, WEBS volunteers helped OR State Parks staff plant a large variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants. For this event, park staff along with WEBS volunteers, will be on...
Attempted bank robbery thwarted by police
Tillamook Police and Oregon State Police officers responded to a bank robbery in progress around noon on Friday in Tillamook at Wells Fargo Bank. Officers blocked off Pacific and Main Avenues and Third and Fourth Streets surrounding the bank while traffic was diverted for about 30 minutes in Downtown Tillamook. Police had little trouble in apprehending the suspect after arriving at the bank, heavily armed, some with SWAT gear. From...
Tillamook homeless shelter to open in November
After numerous delays caused by necessary infrastructure upgrades, Community Action Resource Enterprises plans to open a new homeless shelter facility in downtown Tillamook by November. The new shelter will consist of a large, group shelter and seven micro shelters as well as restrooms and shower facilities and Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE) Executive Director Jeff Blackford said that opening the shelters before winter weather arrives is critical. “I cannot stress...
Mustangs converge on Tillamook in support of K9 Rescue Sept. 14th
The Northwest Mustang Club with the support of the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting their seventh annual charity event to raise money for the Tillamook K9 Rescue. We are hoping to have in excess of 100 Mustangs attend the event. Last year we had 103. There will be a donation box, a raffle with tons of prizes and burnouts in front of the Sheriff. 100% of the proceeds will go to the K9 Rescue. Food and refreshments will be handled by SAFE, a nonprofit...
Oregon opioid settlement dollars will help people stay off drugs
Oregon public health officials are mapping out plans for spending $41 million in opioid settlement funding that will go toward preventing addiction, expanding treatment programs and adding recovery community centers. Earlier this year, the Opioid Settlement, Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board approved the funding for projects in those areas. Now, the Oregon Health Authority is working with contract recipients on their plans and timelines. The money will fund mobile response teams, pay for buildings and rent so support groups can gather in recovery centers and...
'Destructive' Emerald ash borer prompts state parks advisory
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is asking visitors to help slow the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer. The OPRD urges visitors to choose certified heat-treated firewood or firewood harvested within 10 miles of their destination to avoid bringing the invasive insect into state parks. OPRD also asks visitors to leave any ash, olive and white fringe tree firewood and materials at home. ...
TBCC Connections: Staring the Year: Fall Term is Full of Firsts at TBCC
Fall term at Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) starts this month on September 23. This will be the first time I start the school year as President of TBCC and I’m excited to experience it. Many firsts are happening at TBCC this year. From constructing a new building to our first Nursing graduates; the growth of TBCC and our ability to help students is something I look forward to seeing. There’s a lot of excitement around the construction of the new Healthcare Education Building, and...
Tillamook County remembers 9/11
Last week, the Headlight Herald and Tillamook Air Museum Curator Christian Gurling asked readers to submit their stories from September 11, 2001, for this Wednesday’s anniversary. We received a great response and want to thank all who submitted their stories, which are shared below: Although I live in Tillamook County now, I was born and raised in New York City. On 9/11 I was living with my wife and daughter...
$11.5 Million coming to Oregon to boost literacy programs
Oregon will receive $11.5 million to boost the state’s programs to close disparities in literacy for students. The U.S. Department of Education is awarding the Oregon Department of Education $11,578,036 to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing for students from birth through grade 12. The program will particularly focus on limited-English-proficient students and students with disabilities, including dyslexia. Today’s award is the first of an anticipated 5-year...
Letter: A statement from Mayor McNeilly on Rockaway Beach balloting
The City of Rockaway Beach’s goal is to conduct open, accessible and accurate elections in accordance with the law. The city is following a nomination and election process that is supported by city charter and ordinances. The court upheld the city’s legal position and its interpretation of relevant law and denied the legal action filed against the city. Let’s take a look back for a moment. The charter of the City of Rockaway Beach, approved by the voters in the November 2008 election, states “The...
Cape Meares conserves watershed
Members of the Cape Meares Community Association have come together over the past three years to coordinate the protection of 107 acres of forest, which was recently purchased by the Conservation Fund. Now, staff at the fund are working with officials at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate the purchase of that parcel and another 106-acre parcel previously donated to the association for inclusion in the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge. Should the sale materialize, the forest will be protected in perpetuity,...
Feds will auction two wind energy sites off southern Oregon coast in October
The Biden administration will seek bids on developing two wind energy sites off Oregon’s southern coast in October. The announcement on Thursday followed an environmental assessment of the sites off Coos Bay and Brookings by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The analysis found the sites would pose “no significant” impact on people or the environment. “The advancement of the first offshore wind sale in Oregon marks years of engagement...
Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity thank you to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) is thrilled to announce and extend our deepest gratitude to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for their generous $7,500 investment in our volunteer recruitment efforts. This incredible contribution has been instrumental in enhancing our capacity to engage more volunteers in our mission of building affordable homes and performing critical repairs for low-income homeowners in Tillamook County. With this matching grant from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, TCHFH was able...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A time for dialogue and action
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a designated time for communities to come together to raise awareness and provide resources that can help prevent suicide. Sarah Ermer, the Prevention Specialist at Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC), emphasizes the importance of this month in fostering open conversations about mental health and suicide. “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month really aims to open a dialogue about suicide and get people talking about it,” Sarah explains. “This helps reduce some of the stigma that comes with discussing mental health...
Update: Highway 101 is now open at Milepost 24
Highway 101 is now open at Milepost 24 following a serious accident this morning. Traffic is moving very slowly and backups have occured in both directions. The scene has been turned over to ODOT, please watch TripCheck.com for updates and proceed with caution if heading south from Seaside. Previous coverage: The closure of U.S. 101 at milepost 24, about one mile north of the junction with U.S. 26 between Seaside...
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