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Unoccupied school bus crash
Update posted May 1Oregon State Police have released details of a crash along Highway 101 at Rockaway Beach involving an unoccupied school bus April 30. Vehicle one, a White 1993 Ford Ranger, was traveling northbound. Vehicle two, a yellow 2016 Thomas School Bus, was unoccupied and parked on the shoulder of the highway. The driver of the Ford Ranger, identified as Jonathon Christian Jones, 57, of Rockaway Beach, stated he fell asleep. The Ford Ranger drove into the unoccupied school bus. Jones was transported by ambulance to Tillamook Hospital. His condition was not immediately available. Previous coverage posted May 1Limited...
Warrenton woman shines light on traffic safety
WARRENTON — Bev Jackson-Shumaker hopes to light up the streets at night to prevent injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and bicyclists. “Reflectors in the Night Saves Lives” emerged from talks Jackson-Shumaker had with Oregon State Police Lt. Andy Hasenkamp, who shared concerns about people who wear dark clothes while out walking or bicycling.
How to sign up for NIXLE and Clatsop Alerts
There is a difference between the NIXLE alerts issued by the Cannon Beach Police Department and the Clatsop alerts issued by County Emergency Management. Because each agency issues their own alerts, there can be a delay between these alerts if you are signed up with both systems. You are responsible for signing up on the platform you’d like to receive alerts from, and you can designate how these alerts are delivered: email, text, cell phone or landline. NIXLE Alerts: ...
TCSO asking for the community's assistance with identifying theft suspects
The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's assistance with identifying suspects of a recent theft. "On April 18th, 2024, I took a theft report from the new apartments being built at 501 Garibaldi Ave, in Garibaldi.Approximately $2900 worth of tools were stolen from the construction site. Surveillance footage shows two suspects and a suspect pick-up truck," said investigating Deputy Travis Patterson. "I would welcome any tips to help apprehend the criminals and retrieve the stolen items." When thieves steal tools and equipment from hardworking individuals, it prevents the theft victims from making a living and providing for their families. Help TCSO to recovery these items and hold the criminals accountable. Please email or leave a voicemail for Deputy Patterson, if you have any information regarding this crime or the suspects involved.
Everyday People: Cleaning up the streets in Seaside, one block at a time
SEASIDE — Alice Lane has been around a block or two — cleaning them, that is. She can often be found walking around the city with gloves and a plastic bag, picking up trash and litter along sidewalks and roads.
Coast Guard rescues man from cruise ship off Oregon Coast
A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew from Astoria rescued an injured passenger from a cruise ship far off the coast of Oregon on Thursday. The 65-year-old man had received an injury a few days prior and needed higher medical care. He was on board the Koningsdam, which was on its way from Hawaii to Victoria, Canada.
Nehalem Bay Pharmacy now offers pick up lockers
Nehalem Bay Pharmacy has installed a secure automated Prescription Pick-up Locker that offers an option for individuals to pick up certain prescriptions without necessarily having to visit the pharmacy. The locker is located in the lobby of the Nehalem Bay Health Center. This new program was made possible through a collaboration with Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (part of the CareOregon Family). For patients and customers who want to learn...
Tillamook golfers shoot for state
The Tillamook High Cheesemakers boys and girls golf teams both competed exceptionally well in OSAA Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 1 tournaments to help them preparel for the upcoming regional tourney May 6-7 at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks. The top players at the regional in Banks qualify for the state tournament May 13-14. The Boys tourney is at Emerald Valley Golf Resort in Creswell. The girls’ tourney is at Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie. For the Cheesemakers, guided by seventh-year Coach Johnny Begin, if any of them reach the state tournament as individual qualifiers, it would mark their first ever appearance for both the boys’ and girls’ squads. “We took a young group of players to both events for our boys’ and girls’ teams and some of them played in their first ever varsity tournament, which was great for the young kids,” said Begin, who has a total of 18 boys and 10 girls playing this season.
Clatsop County Sheriff's Office issues warning on recent phone scams
Our Office is alerting residents to a surge in phone scams targeting individuals in our community. We have reports of individuals at the bank trying to withdraw thousands of dollars to pay for “fines” to avoid warrants and jail time. This is simply not the way we conduct business as a law enforcement agency. These scams are designed to deceive victims by posing as legitimate entities and using convincing tactics to extract personal information or money. Scammers employ various strategies to make their scams appear...
Seaside boys golf leaves no doubt
If there was any doubt coming into Monday’s Cowapa League Tournament who the best boys golf team was, the result put that to rest. The Seaside High School boys golf team avenged last Friday’s loss to Scappoose High School with a 323-340 victory.
Tilllamook Fire chief announces resignation
Tillamook Fire District Chief Jeff McBrayer announced that he would be resigning from the district at the end of May at a meeting of the district’s board of directors on April 16. In his letter of resignation, McBrayer cited concerns over his and his family’s safety following recent work-related events as the reason for his departure. McBrayer has accepted the position of chief at the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District, where he will take over in June. ...
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