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In One Ear: Killer whale season
“Did you know that there is a killer whale season along the Oregon Coast?” the Seaside Aquarium posted recently on their Facebook page. “Well, there is and it has just begun. Reports of groups entering Tillamook Bay and Coos Bay have already come in ... On the northern Oregon Coast, they have been known to come into Nehalem Bay and Tillamook Bay.”
ODFW visits Tillamook
Staffers and commissioners from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife gathered in Tillamook on April 18 and 19, for the commission’s regular meeting and to tour project sites across the county. The day-long tour on the 18th had a theme of rising seas and coastal squeeze and focused on ways to address issues caused by climate change in the strip of land between Oregon’s coastal range forests and the ocean. ...
Bus service to return to Warrenton
SEASIDE — Bus service will return to Warrenton in May for the first time in over a year. The Sunset Empire Transportation District leadership announced the return of Warrenton Route 15 at a board meeting in Seaside on Tuesday night.
Tillamook Air Museum unveils “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust” exhibit
The Tillamook Air Museum is proud to announce the forthcoming debut of our latest exhibition, “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust,” a collaborative endeavor with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This significant exhibition illuminates the remarkable resilience and courage exhibited by women amidst the harrowing backdrop of the Holocaust. Date: Sunday, April 28th Time: 1 p.m. ...
TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union supports animal shelters
TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union is helping children save money and save homeless animals with its Cash Club Cares Program. For every new member aged 18 or under who signs up for a Cash Club or Student Savings account, TLC donates five dollars to the Humane Society or animal shelter nearest the location where the account was opened, up to $5,000 total per year. Recently, TLC presented a check for $689 to the Tillamook Animal Shelter. Since the Cash Club Cares Program began in 2017, TLC has donated $33,321 to animal shelters in Tillamook, Lincoln, Clatsop, Columbia, and Cowlitz Counties, including $3,549 to the Tillamook Animal Shelter. TLC plans to continue this partnership with animal shelters and encourage community involvement within its service areas.
Seaside city councilors weigh book restrictions on young people
SEASIDE — Wading into the culture wars, city councilors are debating whether to pursue restrictions on sexually explicit materials for minors or give parents more tools to screen materials at the Seaside Public Library. The discussion at a work session on Monday night is part of a national push...
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She may live in Boring, but there is nothing boring about Elizabeth Fournier, aka: The Green Reaper. At the forefront of the green burial movement, her humor and gentle style help people make literally out-of-the box decisions about the disposal of their own remains. Fournier will address everything you want...
Rally to protect drinking water and foster community engagement
Regular meetings on the last Thursdays of the month, starting on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary-By-the-sea Parish Hall, 275 S. Pacific St. Rockaway Bech, Oregon. Hosted by North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection. • Monthly grassroots meetings that are open to all. • Learn about harmful impacts of clearcutting and pesticide spraying practices on coastal drinking watersheds. ...
Road Closure Alert: 5th Street closed for construction on April 24
The City of Tillamook announces a temporary road closure on 5th Street from Elm Avenue to Grove Avenue due to construction activities scheduled for April 24, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The closure is necessary to facilitate essential construction work aimed at enhancing the area's infrastructure. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while navigating the vicinity. Closure Details: ...
Voting open for best Escape the Vape video
Earlier this year, Clatsop County middle and high school-age youth were invited by the Clatsop County Department of Public Health to create and submit a 30-second public service announcement video to educate their peers on the dangers of e-cigarette use, also known as vaping. Ten finalist videos are posted at...
Larson brings experience, deep community ties to assessor's race
After more than two decades in the Tillamook County Assessor’s Office, KaSandra Larson is running for the top position in this year’s election. Larson told the Headlight Herald that she feels her extensive experience in the office combined with her attachment to the community make her a strong candidate for the position. “I’m deeply rooted here and I’m committed to public service and I’m committed to continuing that support for...
Volunteers needed for beach cleanup
ARCH CAPE — The biannual Oswald West Action Day, a beach cleanup and stewardship day put on by Surfrider Foundation's Portland chapter, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Short Sand Beach. Volunteers can choose between a beach cleanup, trail maintenance or a beach access improvement project.
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