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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. ...
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. ...
Tillamook YMCA introduces new free diabetes prevention and self-management programs
The Tillamook YMCA is excited to announce the launch of two vital programs aimed at combating diabetes: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Diabetes Self-Management Program. Both programs are offered free of charge, thanks to the support of Northwest Senior and Disability Services. Diabetes Prevention Program The Diabetes Prevention Program is a structured lifestyle change program designed for individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Led by certified health...
Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors vacancy
A vacancy exists on the Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors, Position #3. The Board of Directors seeks qualified applicants to fill the position. Interested parties should contact Gail Levesque at the District Administration Office, 503.842.4414 ext 1015, or by email at gaill@tillamook.k12.or.us to request candidate application materials. A letter of interest and the completed application must be returned by email or US mail to the Tillamook School District Board of Directors, 2510 First Street, Tillamook, OR 97141, not later than May 31, 2024. A director will be appointed to fill the unexpired term for Position #3 and will be announced at the June 10, 2024, board meeting which will be held at the District Office.
County dialing in emergency radio bond specifics
A group of Tillamook County staff is working to finalize the details of a bond question to support the replacement of the county’s emergency radio system that they plan to bring to voters in November. The new system would bring Tillamook’s emergency radio communications into the digital age and carries a projected price tag of $27 million. “Now, we need to come into the 21st century and we need to...
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.
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...
Celebrating the Bounty of the Bays
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and supporters who contributed to the success of the 2024 Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays event. This signature fundraising affair not only brought the community together but also generated vital resources essential for TEP’s ongoing initiatives in environmental education, water quality monitoring, native plant conservation and habitat restoration. The success of the 2024 Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays event is a testament to the unwavering support and dedication of our community....
In wake of Rau plea, questions linger about missing evidence
Nearly 200 grams of methamphetamine, 25 methamphetamine pipes, $792 and a Smith and Wesson revolver were all removed from the Tillamook Police Department’s evidence storage at some point before May 9, 2023, an audit conducted by the Oregon State Police found. On April 3, former Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau pled no contest to two counts of official misconduct and admitted to removing evidence related to two found property cases involving drugs, while denying responsibility for additional irregularities. ...
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