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Going coastal with May’s Classroom of the Month
This month’s spotlight falls on Roman Balun, of Tillamook’s Wilson River School. Recognized by the Oregon Free Masons for his dedication and the difference that it makes in young lives, Roman’s class already has big plans to put their generous support to good use.
Sand Lake killer pleads guilty
On April 22, Brandon Jose Zavala Satalich, 21, pled guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree, a class A felony, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, a class C felony, both relating to the shooting death of Jason Anderson on June 26, 2021. Zavala Satalich was sentenced to 20 years in prison on the manslaughter count and five years on the unlawful use of a weapon count, to be served concurrently, and his earliest release date is June 25,...
Commissioners approve rural ADUs
Tillamook’s Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance update to allow accessory dwelling units in the county’s rural residential zones on May 8. Commissioners also entered the county into the Tillamook Bay Trails Coalition and approved an increase in solid waste disposal rates in Oceanside and unincorporated central Tillamook County. The approval of accessory dwelling units (ADU) came a week after the commissioners held a first public hearing on the...
Tillamook Fire seeks levy
The Tillamook Fire District is asking voters to approve a five-year levy to support district operations on the May primary ballot. If approved, the levy would add 84 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value to tax bills in the district to support equipment maintenance and the hiring of new staff. Currently, the district relies mainly on a property tax rate of 69 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property...
Ribbon cut on transit center renovations
A crowd gathered on May 6, to celebrate the completion of renovations to the newly renamed Douglas W. Pilant transit center in downtown Tillamook. Nearly $300,000 went into updating the facility’s interior, restrooms and electrical infrastructure, and to adding workspace for a dispatcher. Funding for the work came from federal transportation funding directed through the Oregon Department of Transportation, as well as a $70,000 grant from the Tillamook Coast Visitors’...
Click It or Ticket campaign reminds drivers: Buckle Up May 20 - June 2, and Every Day
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 20 to June 2, 2024. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Sheriff Josh Brown. “It’s not just a safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click It...
TBCC Connections: Breaking ground for the future
There have been many meetings held in room 214/215 at Tillamook Bay Community College. Last Tuesday, I walked into a meeting in that room at 2 p.m., and at 2:05 p.m., the meeting ended. During those five minutes, we received and unsealed bids from four General Contractors to complete the construction of our bond-funded Healthcare Education Building. We are excited that we have chosen a General Contractor, and the bid came in on budget. Assuming things proceed as planned, Kirby Nagelhout Construction will serve as...
Cheesemaker golfers headed to state
The Tillamook High Cheesemakers boys golf team had their best performance of the season to qualify for the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championship Tournament for the first time since 2022. The Cheesemakers competed at the tournament on May 13 and 14, at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell, check next week’s edition for those results. The Cheesemakers, guided by seventh-year Coach Johnny Begin, took fourth place in...
Manzanita council enacts dark sky ordinance
The Manzanita City Council approved a dark sky ordinance that will regulate the city’s residential areas at their meeting on May 8. The council also voted to give City Manager Leila Aman a 3% pay raise and increase her severance, citing her strong performance. The meeting began with an update on the in-progress city hall and police station construction at Underhill Plaza. ...
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...
Cape Kiwanda parking lot paving on May 13 to 17
Asphalt pavement will be placed at the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot and Cape Kiwanda Drive frontage starting May 13th through May 17th. The parking lot will be closed but coordinated access to Dorymen’s Way is still available. Please expect access delays. Safe pedestrian access to the beach is encouraged along the Pelican Brewing sidewalk. Once the pavement is cured, the south side of the parking lot will be opened for parking and free to park until the full lot is complete. These intermittent closures are...
‘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...
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