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Update on a report of a suspicious person near South Prairie School
*** INFORMATION UPDATE - May 10, 2024, 1:45pm*** The Tillamook County Sheriff's Office and Tillamook Police conducted a thorough investigation into a report of a suspicious person that was near South Prairie Elementary School yesterday. An initial report to 911 reported that a gun was involved - and that information was subsequently shared by individuals online. However, the investigation revealed that there was no firearm involved and there was no actual threat to the school or the children at any time. "It appears to have been a misunderstanding, but our law enforcement response will always be to treat it as...
'This is their clinic': Inside Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's new eco-friendly health and wellness center
GRAND RONDE, Ore. — Standing in the entryway to the new health and wellness clinic on the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde reservation, Kelly Rowe can’t help but think about all the people it will serve. The building, which will serve to augment the health care services offered...
‘I’ve been doing it for months’: Oregon police chief confessed immediately after worker reported missing drugs
Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau had just learned someone in his department discovered drugs missing from a property storage locker. He immediately rushed into the office and approached the desk of his evidence technician. But instead of launching an investigation, he made a remarkable confession. If you purchase a product...
Tillamook County Rodeo invites you
Tillamook County Rodeo invites you to become part of the rodeo action for 2025. Applications are now being accepted for the titles of Tillamook County Rodeo Queen, Junior Miss Tillamook Rodeo and Little Miss Tillys. The pageant competition will be held June 21st & 22nd 2024 at the 37th Anniversary of the Tillamook County Rodeo at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The Queen title is open to young ladies ages 17 to 27. ...
Law enforcement pursuit ends in arrest
A domestic assault suspect is facing multiple criminal charges following a law enforcement pursuit through Lincoln City on Friday, May 3. The Lincoln City Police Department was contacted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at around 7:50 a.m. Friday for assistance with locating a suspect involved in a domestic violence assault they were investigating. They believed the suspect, identified as Edward Eldridge, was heading to Lincoln City, and deputies provided LCPD with information about their case and a description of the vehicle Eldridge was driving. ...
Lovelin campaign addresses commissioner salary
The Lovelin Campaign for Tillamook County Commission, Position 1, recently addressed the issue of Commissioner Erin Skaar’s salary, revealing that it is costing taxpayers $126,197.27 per year. Moreover, the forecast indicates a further increase of $5,966.78, effective July 1. Bruce Lovelin, the candidate spearheading the campaign, emphasized that while this may not be the primary focus of his platform, it is a matter that deserves attention and debate. “County residents are often unaware of the true financial implications of our County Commissioners’ compensation,” stated Lovelin. ...
Injured logging worker evacuated by helicopter from Polk County job site
A heavy-equipment operator working at a logging operation in Polk County was flown by an emergency helicopter Thursday afternoon after the machine flipped over with him inside, SW Polk Fire District officials said. District spokeswoman Sheila Peirce said emergency crews at the Bridgeport station were called at noon and were...
Oregon coast property listed at $10M hits the auction block with no minimum bid
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, which found a buyer for the Blackberry Castle estate in Northwest Portland and actor Patrick Duffy’s Rogue River property in southern Oregon’s Eagle Point last year, has a new offering: Nestucca Sea Ranch overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the unincorporated Oregon coastal community of Cloverdale.
Lincoln City Council meeting discusses Mayor Berglund
LINCOLN, ND (KXNET) — The Lincoln City Council meeting got heated on May 9 as they discussed the reported unprofessionalism of Mayor Berglund from a previous special meeting. This discussion lasted about 2 hours and citizens were not happy with the mayor, calling her actions an embarrassment to the community of Lincoln. Berglund defended herself […]
Javadi looks to build on first term successes
With two legislative sessions under his belt, State Representative Cyrus Javadi hopes voters will give him a chance to continue promoting solutions for north coast issues in Salem. In a recent interview with the Headlight Herald, Javadi touted his work securing funding for projects in his district and building relationships, which he said he believes will boost his efficacy going forward. “You realize right away that being loud isn’t very...
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