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TCSO arrests suspect who shot at police during a traffic stop
On June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:30pm, a suspect shot multiple times at police during a traffic stop near Fred Meyer on North Main in Tillamook. Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Tillamook City Police Officers returned fire before the suspect fled in his vehicle and led Police on a several-miles long pursuit. TCSO Deputies were able to spike-strip the suspect vehicle, causing damage to its tires. The suspect vehicle pulled into a residential driveway south of Tillamook and was apprehended and taken into custody. ...
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often low pay, continues to create firefighter workforce challenges across the state and region. That was a big part of the message from state and federal fire and emergency response officials, who discussed this year’s fire outlook and what they need at a meeting Monday at the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. The Portland-based center is part of a larger wildfire prevention...
TBCC breaks ground on healthcare education building
Tillamook Bay Community College members gathered at the school’s 3rd Street campus on the afternoon of June 21, for a groundbreaking ceremony for the college’s new $23.8 million healthcare education building. The new building, scheduled for completion by the end of September 2025, will house the college’s new nursing program and provide additional space for healthcare occupation training programs. Funding for the project is coming from two primary sources, the...
Tillamook Beekeepers promoted National Pollination Week
National Pollination Week was celebrated across the US during the week of June 17-23, 2024. Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health designed to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. To help promote pollination and Pollination...
Operation Dry Water to be launched through July 4th holiday
The Oregon Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6. The enforcement effort is part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). Leading factor The US Coast...
Recipe: Parmesan Herb-Baked Salmon
For Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness month this June, we invite you to nourish your mind with the brain-boosting benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids found in Salmon! This easy-to-make recipe combines flaky salmon with a savory coating of parmesan that will save you time brainstorming what to make for dinner. Ingredients • 1 whole wild salmon filet with skin, 1 1/2 inches thick (2 lbs) ...
Joint Transportation Committee road tour stops in Tillamook
Members of the Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee spent the day in Tillamook on June 18, as part of a series of tours around the state to gather community feedback on Oregonians’ transportation needs. The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting the tours, with the Tillamook visit marking the second stop with ten more scheduled before the end of September. During the day, committee members took a bus tour of various project sites around the central part of the county that demonstrated transportation infrastructure...
Election results certified; Skaar, Fournier elected commissioners
Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth certified and submitted results from the May 21 primary election to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office on June 13. The finalized results hewed to earlier releases, with Erin Skaar and Paul Fournier securing election as Tillamook County Commissioners, KaSandra Larson winning the position of Tillamook County Assessor and Cyrus Javadi holding off a primary challenge for his state house seat. 8,612 votes were tabulated...
Wellness: Why cancer screening is important
Cancer screening can seem really scary, time consuming, like a waste of time, or a host of other things that it doesn’t have to be! It’s sometimes uncomfortable, stressful, and anxiety-inducing until you get those negative results. Nevertheless, cancer screening saves lives! Increased cancer screening, along with fewer people smoking and improved cancer treatments, have contributed to preventing about 3.2 million cancer deaths from 1991-2018 (American Cancer Society, 2021). The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. Early detection of these cancers can substantially improve a patient’s chances at entering remission and having...
‘Unprecedented’ paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak closes shellfish harvests on coast
For nearly a month, the harvesting of shellfish on the Oregon coast has slowed to a crawl as mussels, clams and oysters have been inundated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning in humans. The outbreak occurred exceptionally quickly, striking at least 31 people ill, including several who were admitted to the hospital, and at least one who was put on a ventilator. Matthew Hunter, shellfish program leader at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), said that the outbreak had occurred at a...
Dairy Parade and Rodeo kick off summer
The annual June Dairy Parade and Tillamook County Rodeo returned this past weekend, marking the start of family-friendly summer activities across the county. Festivities got underway on Friday night, when the Tillamook County Rodeo took over the Tillamook County Fairground. Friday night was kids’ night and in addition to free admission, the youngsters got the chance to compete in a stick horse race during the rodeo’s halftime. On Saturday morning,...
Column: Complex tax filing is harming Oregonians, but a solution is coming
Barely had tax season come to a close when we were reminded — in case anyone could forget — of how absurdly complex tax filing has become. First came the news that some 12,000 Oregonians who paid TurboTax to file their tax returns overpaid in state taxes because of an error in the software. Next, we learned that some 93,000 Oregon families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit — a key anti-poverty strategy — did not claim it, many of them deterred by the...
Letter: Angels in our midst
I have always thought that Tillamook is a special place, with very special people. Now, I know that is not just a thought but a reality. On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to use both hands while packing my car after work, I placed my wallet on the roof of my car and I finished my packing…and drove off. Somewhere along Third Street, thankfully (if it had to happen at all)...
Governor urged to use ‘Oregon way’ in ocean wind energy development
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is being urged to embrace the “Oregon way” in pursuit of offshore wind energy development. Oregon’s state seafood commodity commissions have expressed their concerns in a letter to Kotek over federal offshore wind energy development plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast. The letter emphasizes what the commission states are adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry. ...
Tech Tips to help kids avoid the ‘Summer Slide’
As summer approaches and classes come to an end, many students are excited to take a break from learning. However, there is a risk of students experiencing the “summer slide,” which is a loss of academic learning and skills that can occur during the summer months. According to Sociological Science, students could lose up to three months of their learning during the summer. “Summer break can be a time for students to relax and recharge, but it’s also important to mix in educational opportunities to...
Rainier School District hires Nestucca’s Holloway as superintendent
The Rainier School District has announced Chad Holloway as its new superintendent. Holloway will take the helm from Joseph Hattrick starting July 1. The district made the announcement on Facebook on May 29. The appointment came after a selection process that concluded with three final candidates being interviewed on May 13 and May 16. Holloway was a district-level administrator for the Nestucca Valley School District in Cloverdale. In the Facebook...
Oregon Geologist to speak about tsunami and earthquake danger in Oregon coastal cities
Dr. Jonathan Allan, a registered geologist with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), will speak about the risk of tsunamis and earthquakes in Oregon coastal areas at a free program on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Pine Grove Community House in downtown Manzanita. The public is invited to attend this event sponsored by EVCNB. Dr. Allan, DOGAMI’s geomorphologist, has undertaken research on a variety of topics including coastal change mapping, coastal flooding, and the effects of tsunami. He...
OSU to receive $5.5M for marine energy research
Oregon State University will receive $5.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support its Pacific Marine Energy Center operations in Corvallis. The $5.5 million award will be issued through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office. The funding will assist the Pacific Marine Energy Center, a university consortium with Oregon State University, University of Washington, and University of Alaska Fairbanks, establish marine energy strategy, development and implementation. The award that’s part of the $14.7 million overall to the consortium will also support...
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