City of Tillamook public works staffers and City Manager Nathan George gathered at the Hoquarton Park on April 25, to celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a tree. Recognized as a tree city since 1987, Tillamook celebrates the holiday each year by planting a tree as part of the requirements for maintaining that status.

You may have heard all the negative responses to this question so let me give you some positive ideas to consider. Are you a taxpayer? Well, your county commissioners and the state representative for district 32 in how your tax money gets spent and on which projects. Your vote in the primary may very well elect county commissioners and your county assessor. Primaries are important. Don’t wait until November to vote. Check to make sure your registration is up to date at sos.oregon.gov and then vote by May 21. Remember, democracy is not a spectator sport. Heidi Heidenreich Neskowin

I am writing in response to Bruce Lovelin’s recent HH ad, Item #7, where he incorrectly states that Erin Skaar’s salary as County Commissioner is $125,000 per year. I hear on the street that his false statement is getting people riled up so I decided to do some research. I learned that Commissioner’s salaries are public record, so I looked on the Tillamook County.gov website and found the fact that,...

Hunters should apply for their controlled and premium hunts as soon as possible and before the deadline of Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. An application is required for most deer and elk hunts in eastern Oregon and for all pronghorn, bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goat hunts. Many hunters wait until the last minute which increases the chance for problems that can ruin a hunting season. For example,...

After taking delivery of a new jet boat in February, the Garibaldi Fire Department is focusing on training personnel to operate the new vessel and has already used the vessel to respond to two emergency calls. On a recent evening, the Headlight Herald tagged along on a joint-training with Garibaldi Fire and the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District in Netarts Bay and experienced the boat’s capabilities firsthand. The flat-bottomed, 21-foot, jet-propelled boat...

The United States Department of Agriculture implemented new testing requirements for dairy herds on April 24, as an avian flu outbreak continues to spread in herds across the nation. Under the new requirements, prior to interstate transfers dairy cows will be required to receive a negative test for influenza A and contact tracing for positive animals will be instituted. The first positive test for avian flu in a dairy herd...

Spring is here, and before we know it, summer will arrive. In the coming weeks, people throughout the state will start pulling out their boats after a winter in storage. Time on the water can be a great activity for your mental health and can build positive relationships with others. As with all activities, a little planning and caution go a long way in increasing your safety during your boating fun. ...

No one is better at managing budgets. Hands down, Erin Skaar is the best person I know at managing budgets, especially when money is tight. There is no one I trust more to lead our county through the coming years. When CARE was struggling, Erin put together a plan to put the organization on the path to sustainability. When Tillamook Early Learning Center was on the brink of collapse, Erin nursed the organization back to health even digging into her own pocketbook to pay off...

KaSandra Larson has earned your vote to be your next Tillamook County Assessor. KaSandra has worked in the Assessor’s Office for more than 21 years and during that time, KaSandra has held a number of positions. Starting as an Office Specialist, KaSandra worked hard to be promoted to an Appraiser, a Sales Analyst and now to her current position as Tillamook County Chief Deputy Assessor and Tax Collector. I am confident she will serve Tillamook County well. Tim Lutz Tillamook County Assessor (1989 to 2011) Hillsboro, OR

I find the advertisement that Bruce Lovelin placed in the Headlight Herald on April 23rd to be very disturbing. In all my years of living in Tillamook County our candidates for office have refrained from negative campaigns. Bruce Lovelin has brought negative campaigning to our County. Bruce, you should be discussing how to solve the problems of our county and not disparaging the person who is trying to solve those problems. You may disagree with some of the discussions, but you should put forth solutions not negative campaigning. ...

In the race for Tillamook County assessor, candidate Kari Fleisher is seeking the top spot in what she sees as the natural culmination of a two-decade career in the office. If elected, Fleisher told the Headlight Herald that she would prioritize increasing public engagement, with the goal of helping residents better understand the county’s tax structure. “I am community-oriented, dedicated and wanting to have every taxpayer be a little more...

After weeks of criticism from within and outside her office and the departure of key staff, Gov. Tina Kotek is abandoning plans to expand first lady Aimee Kotek Wilson’s role in the office. Kotek announced her change of heart in a statement Wednesday and planned to take more questions from reporters during an afternoon news conference. In the statement, she apologized for how she approached giving Kotek Wilson a larger role in policy decisions than first spouses in Oregon have historically had. ...

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power encourage Oregonians to prepare for wildfire season. "Everyone has a part to play this summer in keeping our communities safe," the PUC and utility companies state in a release. PGE, Pacific Power and Idaho Power invest year-round in methods to reduce wildfire risk and prepare their electric grids to deliver safe, reliable power, the release reads....

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...

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.

United States Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici was in Tillamook for stops at Adventist Health Tillamook and the county courthouse on April 24. At Adventist, Bonamici toured the hospital’s facilities and visited with staff about rural healthcare challenges and at the courthouse she held a meeting with county commissioners before presenting a $1 million check in support of the Three Rivers Fiber Broadband project. “I got the message loud and clear that...

We love our pets. We also love our beautiful coastal gardens. Sadly, sometimes, the most stunning things in our gardens can be toxic to our beloved pets. So, how do we protect our pets and still maintain a gorgeous landscape. Depending on your pets’ needs and habits, we can eliminate many of the toxic plants they may come in contact with. Here are a few common plants to avoid. First to consider is Narcissus (Daffodils). These pretty seasonal flowers brighten up an early spring garden....

Spring beckons us outdoors with its promise of longer days and milder weather, offering a refreshing invitation to rejuvenate our lives through movement. Yet, for many, chronic joint pain affecting knees, hips, backs, or shoulders casts a shadow over the joy of an active lifestyle. If you’re navigating the discomforts of chronic pain or aspiring to recover from orthopedic surgery, consider the transformative power of corrective movement, your natural remedy to reclaim health and vitality. Understanding the Role of Movement ...

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. ...

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...