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By Randy Kugler At the June 21 Community Meeting at the Pine Grove, the City attempted to once again portray the 1.75 million dollar property purchase as a financially good decision. It was cited that the County’s market value for tax assessment purposes in 2017 was approximately 2 million dollars. The market values that all Counties assign to property within their jurisdiction are rough estimates of value and not meant to be a substitute for a current appraisal. Given staffing... Read more →

Rockaway Beach Police Chief Charles Stewart would like to recognize the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) for their help in securing funding for purchase of three Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in August of 2017. Since the funding was secured, the AED’s have been used by Rockaway Beach Police Officers twice. Once in September of 2018 and most recently June 23, 2019. On both occasions, the quick implementation of the AED and effective CPR by the officers, family members, Rockaway... Read more →

•Building on the success of the Ultimook Running Camp and Youth Track Club, Ultimook now has a club for adult runners •The club provides an opportunity for adults of all ages and ability levels get out running and have fun doing it •Starting June 26, the community club will host runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays and monthly on the 1st Saturday of the month (July 6th) Tillamook, OR – Building on the success of the Ultimook Running Camp and... Read more →

Schools out – and many local churches and other organizations offer a variety of options for families and children. This week, June 24th through 28th, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tillamook and Calvary Bible Church in Manzanita both have Vacation Bible School. It’s not too late to join in. Contact either church for more information, and watch for more updates about other activities and events throughout the summer. June 24-28 9 am to Noon Calvary Bible Church 560 Laneda Ave, Manzanita... Read more →

Neal Lemery – community volunteer, author and blogger neallemery.comBooks: Finding My Muse on Main Street, Homegrown Tomatoes, and Mentoring Boys to Men By Neal Lemery I see a lot of loneliness in our society. Ironically, it is everywhere, and often found in the busiest places of our communities. With all of our personal technology, and seemingly effortless tools to “keep in touch”, we struggle with an epidemic of isolation. Loneliness is often invisible, seldom talked about, and not an easy... Read more →

What do oysters have to do with healthy ecosystems? According to Chrissy Smith with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, the oyster industry is an important part of the North Oregon Coast economy but these shellfish also improve the environment around them. “Oysters depend on clean water and healthy ecosystems,” she said. “A single oyster can filter 50 gallons of water in a day.” And, Smith added that “oysters taste better when you understand how they grow and realize the... Read more →

Saturday June 22nd was a busy day in Tillamook. Following the Dairy Parade, the US Army Band marched to Werner’s Beef & Brew for the official flag dedication ceremony. In 2016, Werner’s hoisted the 135’ tall American flag over their production facility in the heart of Tillamook. It has since become a landmark for both residents and visitors alike. The band played, and the ceremony included guest speakers from VFW Post 2848 and songs from an artist with local ties,... Read more →