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Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has funded the installation of hearing loops at two locations in Tillamook County: the visitors center desk at the Tillamook Creamery, and the front desk at the Tillamook Air Museum. Tillamook Creamery has also purchased an additional three hearing loops for their retail, ice cream and café areas. “We’re excited to add new hearing loops at the Tillamook Creamery visitors center, which will help us connect with our million-plus annual visitors, some of whom are in the hearing loss community,”...

The Board of Commissioners is seeking representatives from Tillamook County to serve on the Tillamook County Housing Commission. Formed by the Board in June 2018, the Housing Commission is charged with creating, maintaining, and implementing a strategic housing plan for the entire county based on work done by the Tillamook County Housing Task Force and housing needs data. The Housing Commission will provide a framework to support development and preservation activities which will increase and/or preserve workforce housing in unincorporated areas of Tillamook County, and to partner with incorporated cities for the same.

Fred Bassett and Sonya Kazen, folk singer-songwriters from Cloverdale, will perform in Yachats on Wednesday night. Catch up with them between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at The Drift Inn in Yachats. The address is 124 U.S. Highway 101. The couple will also croon tunes from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Pacific City Farmer’s Market on Sunday, July 7. The Market is located in South Tillamook County Library’s parking lot on Camp Street (off Brooten Road) in Pacific City.

JOIN OSU Extension’s Education Program Assistant Galena Flores to learn how to shop on a budget and cook delicious, nutritious meals on July 17th; class size limited, sign up today!. What: Gain confidence to implement a shopping strategy and obtain healthy nutritious food while staying within a budget. Fee:...

Tillamook County, Ore. 27 June 24- Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section leading investigation of officer involved shooting in Tillamook County. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:37pm, Tillamook Police Officers, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Oregon State Troopers attempted to stop a white Toyota Tacoma in the parking lot of Fred Meyer near Highway 101 and Makinster Rd. Officers had probable cause to arrest the suspect for previously eluding law enforcement over the last few days. During the traffic stop, the suspect fired a pistol striking multiple law enforcement vehicles. An exchange of gunfire ensued between the suspect and officers from the Tillamook Police Department and deputies from Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect fled the scene and was pursued by TPD, TCSO and OSP. The pursuit traveled Southbound on Highway 101 for approximately five miles before the suspect’s vehicle was partially disabled by deployed spike strips. The suspect, now known as Joey De La Rosa Rodriguez (37) of Damascus, received non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect was treated at a local medical facility before being lodged at the Tillamook County Jail for felony warrants issued by Clackamas and Yamhill Counties and Attempt to Elude. No law enforcement members were injured during this incident. Pursuant to the Tillamook County Deadly Physical Force Plan (SB 111 2007), the Oregon State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting, and any criminal charges concerning the suspect during the incident. Involved law enforcement members have been placed on paid administrative leave by their respective agencies. Any further information will be released by the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office or the Oregon State Police.

The month of July will see a full schedule of events across Tillamook County, starting with …

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A man is in custody after he shot at law enforcement and then led them on a chase in Tillamook County Wednesday night, according to Oregon State Police. Just after 6:30 p.m., Tillamook police officers, Tillamook County deputies and OSP troopers tried to stop a...

After what is being reported as an exchange of gunfire, a Damascus man was shot and mildly wounded by law enforcement officers Wednesday, June 26, in Tillamook. Joey De La Rosa Rodriguez, 37, of Damascus received non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange of gunfire. He was treated at a local medical facility before being taken at the Tillamook County Jail. The officers involved were from the Tillamook Police Department, Tillamook County...

A man was shot by officers and taken to the hospital after a traffic stop turned into a police chase in Tillamook County early Friday evening.

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. ...

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:37pm, Tillamook Police Officers, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Oregon State Troopers attempted to stop a white Toyota Tacoma in the parking lot of Fred Meyer near Highway 101 and Makinster Rd. Officers had probable cause to arrest the suspect for previously eluding law enforcement over the last few days. During the traffic stop, the suspect fired a pistol striking multiple law enforcement vehicles. ...

Hear ye! Hear ye! A declaration from the Second Continental Congress! Thus will begin, on July 4 at 11:00 a.m., the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the stage in Maxwell Library Park, 1708 Third Street, adjacent to the Main Tillamook County Library. A group of 20 women and...

Oregon Department of Forestry announced today June 26, 2024 that Fire Season will officially begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 01:00 a.m. This will affect all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protection District. This area includes all State, private and BLM forest land in the Tillamook, Astoria, and Forest Grove Districts, which consists of Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill, Clatsop, Columbia, and Multnomah Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

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,...

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...

(Tillamook County, Ore. 27 June 24)- Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section leading investigation of officer involved shooting in Tillamook County. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:37pm, Tillamook Police Officers, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Oregon State Troopers attempted to stop a white Toyota Tacoma in the parking lot of Fred Meyer near Highway 101 and Makinster Rd. Officers had probable cause to arrest the suspect for previously eluding law enforcement over the last few days. During the traffic stop, the suspect fired a pistol striking multiple law enforcement vehicles. An exchange of gunfire ensued between the suspect and officers from the Tillamook Police Department and deputies from Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect fled the scene and was pursued by TPD, TCSO and OSP. The pursuit traveled Southbound on Highway 101 for approximately five miles before the suspect’s vehicle was partially disabled by deployed spike strips.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, June 27, 2024, 8:45 am. 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.