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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...
10 most expensive homes sold on the northern Oregon coast, April 29 - May 5
A house in Cannon Beach that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales on the northern Oregon coast in the past week. In total, 54 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $551,794. The average price per square foot ended up at $355.
The Harbor temporarily suspends walk-in services
The Harbor, an Astoria nonprofit that advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, has suspended walk-in services until early June. In a Facebook post, the organization shared that it would be using the time to reorganize and focus on collective training and healing in response to organizational trauma, burnout and staff turnover.
‘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...
Townhomes converted to vacation rentals in Hammond
WARRENTON — The Planning Commission has approved the conversion of four townhomes into vacation rentals near the Hammond Marina. Mark Hansen, of Jetty Street LLC, owns Jetty View Townhomes, a nine-unit complex in a commercial mixed-use zone on Fourth Avenue.
Tilllamook County criminal convictions
On January 5, Joshua James Guild, 39, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about July 1, 2023. On April 5, Guild was sentenced to two weeks in jail and four years’ probation, ordered to pay $2,255 in fines and fees, and his drivers’ license was revoked for life. On January 5, Amanda Jean Haight, 31, pled guilty to one count of recklessly endangering another person, a class A misdemeanor, and one count...
School budget cuts in Astoria draw concerns from parents and staff
The Astoria School District is facing a tough budget season. At the district’s first budget meeting on Wednesday, parents and staff turned out to voice their concerns about cuts to staffing, programming and curriculum adoptions, an emotional discussion reflective of similar debates playing out statewide.
College board declines to censure board member following complaint
The Clatsop Community College Board did not have the votes to censure board member Tim Lyman following a complaint from three applicants to the college’s budget committee. At an April 11 board meeting, Lyman argued that the applicants — Temese Szalai, Richard Winn and Marcy Dunning — did not have sufficient financial expertise to serve. In a complaint to the board, the candidates, who have since been appointed to the budget committee, argued that Lyman’s statements were “disrespectful” and in violation of the board’s code of ethics.
Hunters and ODFW aren’t the only ones to blame for Gearhart elk killings
From ‘elk selfies’ to continuing habitat encroachment, the Oregon Coast has a long way to go to address human/elk conflict The post Hunters and ODFW aren’t the only ones to blame for Gearhart elk killings appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Master gardeners hold plant sale and table clinics
The Clatsop County Master Gardener Association is holding a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The event features vegetables, assorted color spots, bare root grafted fruit trees and a raffle for goods donated by local businesses and individuals.
Letter: Support Lovelin for county commissioner
As a long-time resident of Netarts and a member of a family deeply rooted in Tillamook County for over 80 years, I feel compelled to express my support for Bruce Lovelin as the next Tillamook County Commissioner. Our county is at a critical juncture, facing significant operating losses in recent years and an uncertain financial future. In my view, Bruce Lovelin is the right candidate to lead us toward a brighter tomorrow. While Bruce’s opponent, Erin Skaar, touts her “trusted leadership” and claims we are...
Letter carriers collect food for the hungry
On Saturday, letter carriers from Astoria and Seaside will participate in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. To donate, put out nonperishable food items by the mailbox for the letter carrier to pick up. The bags will be delivered to the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank, so all donations will stay inside Clatsop County.
Seaside murder still unsolved one year later, police seek information
SEASIDE Ore. (KPTV) - Over a year after a Seaside woman was found dead, her death remains a mystery. On Feb. 22, 2023, Anna Knutson was found dead in a house where she worked as a housekeeper at 2338 South Edgewood. Police were responding to a possible missing person report when they found her.
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