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Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
Budget committee discusses deficit solutions
Facing a projected $14.5-million deficit in the budget over the next five years, the Tillamook County budget committee held the first of six monthly meetings to discuss possible solutions on July 10. Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson shared a list of more than 50 potential revenue-boosting or cost-cutting options to address the shortfalls that are being caused, in part, by cuts to the county’s state forest timber revenues. The meeting...
Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released. ...
Instead of leaving soil naked, coat it with cover crops
No one wants to go through the winter with no clothes, not even the soil that grows our plants. So, jacket up the soil in cover crops. If you’re not acquainted with cover crops, here’s the rundown: These hardworking plants can add organic matter and aerate the soil, protect it from compaction caused by rain, suppress weeds and reduce erosion – some even add nitrogen to the soil, according to Brooke Edmunds, an Oregon State University Extension Service horticulturist. ...
Red Tide returns to Bay City Arts Center for an electrifying concert on July 26
Get ready to rock with Red Tide, the legendary 90’s heavy alternative rock band from Tillamook, as they take the stage once again at the Bay City Arts Center on Friday, July 26th at 7pm. This highly anticipated concert follows their sold-out performance last year, which left Tillamook County craving more of their iconic sound. Drew DeRieux (guitarist/singer), Mike Reeves (drummer/singer), and Brandon Affolter (bassist) formed Red Tide in 1995 and quickly became a staple in the Portland music scene and a sought-after coastal party...
TAPA & Tillamook Vision Center Presents “LOVE LETTERS” July 17 & 28
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and Tillamook Vision Center are pleased to present the production of the Pulitzer Prize nominated LOVE LETTERS, written by A.R. Gurney as a Special Engagement to Tillamook and County theater lovers with two live performances only on Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at TAPA’s Barn Community Playhouse in Tillamook, OR. "You cannot stage a play more simply than this, and yet it’s about everything in life. First love, loss of...
Bay City duplexes almost ready for residents
Six new duplexes slated to serve as workforce housing will begin welcoming residents in Bay City in the next month, with all 12 new units scheduled for completion by early 2025. The development has been overseen by Scott Imholt and Nate Palmer, who said that the duo had aimed to add density to the housing stock, while maintaining the feel of single-family homes to match the neighborhood’s character. “Our vision...
Federal investment of more than $2.3 million in Oregon’s rural airports announced
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of more than $2.3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight rural airports throughout Oregon. “From timely access to lifesaving medicines, to opportunities for small businesses to deliver their goods quickly, rural airports are often the lifeblood of small communities throughout the state,” Wyden said. “I am gratified that my work on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to generate much-needed support for Oregon communities to flourish in every nook and cranny of the...
Adventist Health Tillamook Introduces Jack Ryser as Philanthropy Manager
Adventist Health Tillamook announces the appointment of Jack Ryser as their new Philanthropy Manager supporting their mission of living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope in Tillamook County. Jack brings to the role considerable non-profit leadership experience and a proven track record in managing successful fundraising campaigns, coming from The Danna Foundation where he served as Executive Director for eight years. Based in Tillamook at the Adventist Health Tillamook medical center campus, Jack will be responsible for philanthropic outreach that enables expansion of their support to the community in even deeper and more meaningful, more impactful ways. ...
Members of Congress condemn violence after shots seemingly fired at Trump rally
Members of Congress rejected political violence Saturday after a shooting at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania left at least one rallygoer dead and forced the Secret Service to rush the former president off stage. Local authorities confirmed the shooter was killed, according to The Associated Press. The shooting at a crowded outdoor rally in Butler, just an hour outside Pittsburgh, occurred less than 48 hours before the Republican National...
Dory Days promises weekend of fun
Pacific City’s annual Dory Days festival returns from July 19-21, with a schedule jam packed with fun events for its 65thannual edition. Celebrating the local Dory boat fishing culture on the Oregon coast, the festival has been named one of Oregon’s 21 heritage traditions and features a theme of Decades of Dories this year. The Dory Days tradition started in 1959, when state representative Paul Hanneman conceived of the event...
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
State council proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Oregon teacher colleges and future and current teachers hoping to get hired at public elementary schools in the state could soon be required to demonstrate a much more robust understanding of how to teach reading and writing than is currently required. Gov. Tina Kotek’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council – made up of K-12 and staff from Oregon teacher colleges, as well as literacy experts, an indigenous language expert and bipartisan state legislators – shared its final recommendations last week for overhauling literacy training for...
Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices?
Reality can get skewed when there are so many sources of information - books, magazines, newspapers, nurseries and, most of all, the internet and social media open up lots of room for contradiction. So, how do you find the right answer for gardening questions? Experts from Oregon State University Extension Service stepped up to bust some common gardening myths. Read on to get some research-based answers to 10 common misconceptions. ...
Guest Column: Facing the fear and anxiety of the unknown
Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.As a result, here are seven ways on how to deal with the fear of the unknown. 1. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty: Even if the thing that you fear does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage.For instance, you...
Governor extends state of emergency due to wildfire danger
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has extended the State of Emergency issued last week due to the increasing danger of wildfires. Kotek first issued the declaration due to the extreme hot weather. The extended state of emergency took effect Friday, July 12 and runs through October 1, 2024. “Wildfires are active across Oregon and are growing at a concerning pace,” Kotek said in a statement. “Hot and windy conditions this weekend,...
Wheeler welcomes new city manager
Wheeler’s city council unanimously approved the hiring of Wesley Wootten to serve as city manager at their June council meeting, following the resignation of Pax Broeder. Wootten assumed the role on June 24, bringing a background in nonprofits to the role where he says he hopes to support and listen to citizens to help council move the city forward. “One thing that’s really important to me is that the city...
Plan ahead for maintenance work on two U.S. 101 bridges near Tillamook
You'll see us in the area next week as we apply a protective sealant on the driving surface of two U.S. 101 bridges near Tillamook. This work will preserve the bridges and help prevent water from getting beneath the driving surfaces. You can expect: Crews working the nights of 7/15 and 7/16 between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. Lane closures with flaggers helping direct traffic at the Farmer Creek Bridge, milepost 82.9. Traffic shifted at the Hoquarton Bridge, milepost 65.5. Our schedule may change, please visit TripCheck.com for the most up to date information on road closures and traffic impacts.
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