Amazon hosts ribbon cutting, tour at port facility
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
Local elected officials and government staff gathered at the Port of Tillamook Bay on May 28, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of Amazon’s delivery station.
Opened eight months ago, the 47,000-square-foot warehouse serves as a sorting center for packages destined for coastal destinations between Lincoln City and Cannon Beach, and has cut down on delivery times for coastal residents.
“This means going from being several days to get their packages to receiving them the next day, which is a real difference in peoples’ daily lives,” said Amazon Senior Regional Manager Nitish Bhagia, “and we don’t take that lightly. It’s not just about everyday conveniences, it’s about medication, it’s baby supplies.”
The new delivery station, which Amazon refers to internally as WOR4, is the company’s first facility on the Oregon coast, and was the second constructed in rural Oregon, after one in Medford, as part of a $4 billion push by the company to expand its footprint in rural America.
Orders bound for the 90-mile stretch of coast between Lincoln City and Cannon Beach arrive at the delivery station early each morning already packaged for delivery, and warehouse employees sort them into groups optimized for delivery routes by an algorithm for a fleet of delivery drivers who pick them up from the delivery station. Before the center opened, Amazon relied on the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx for deliveries in the area.
Alec Cruz, the Tillamook station manager, said that the facility was sorting around 3,200 packages a day, though it can handle up to 25,000 packages a day and Cruz said he expects package volumes to tick up during the summer. Overall, the center supports around 100 jobs, with 40 mostly
part-time warehouse staff working directly for Amazon and 55 drivers working for B There Logistics out of Salem. Workers from B There also monitor drivers from the delivery center, helping with any routing or other issues.
At the event, Bhagia spoke, as did B There Logistics CEO Brandon Bates and Amazon Public Policy Senior Manager Ellie Booth, who announced a $10,000 donation by the company to the Tillamook County Food Bank, before a ribbon cutting with elected officials and tour showing packages’ path through the facility.
Olson removes self from subpoena
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Will Chappell Headlight Editor
In court filings responding to two motions to quash subpoenas she obtained for personnel records of those who participated in an investigation into her office, Tillamook County District Attorney Aubrey Olson removed herself from the proceedings while maintaining the subpoenas’ validity.
Responding to those filings for the county, Ashley Cadotte renewed her argument that Olson’s subpoenas did not meet the legal standards to compel disclosure of the documents, as they failed to show how those documents were relevant to the cases being referenced.
“The State has not made sufficient explanation on how the records sought are material and favorable to the case at hand,” Cadotte wrote, “which is indicative of the DA’s (district attorney) use of the subpoena duces tecum as a discovery device to search for speculative information in the hopes of unearthing additional information on the complaints made against her and her office.”
The filings were the latest action in a legal battle that has been playing out against the backdrop of an investigation into complaints about Olson’s office initiated by county commissioners in November and completed in February. That investigation found that Olson’s deputy district attorneys had acted with a lack of competency in failing to prepare witnesses for trial and that Olson’s office had shown a lack of care for the safety of victims of crimes.
Olson initially sent a letter threatening to file suit against county commissioners in February, before changing tactics and serving the county with two subpoenas related to criminal cases being investigated by Sheriff Josh Brown and the whistleblower whose complaints had led to the investigation into her office in late April. With the subpoenas, Olson sought any complaints made against the DA’s office by Brown and the whistleblower, their disciplinary records, copies of investigator’s notes and recordings of interviews with them,
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Election results update
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
With the deadline for mailed ballots to arrive come and gone, Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth released updated results for the May 19 primary election on May 27, with no local race results changing.
Incumbent Commissioner Mary Faith Bell remained ahead in her bid for reelection against businessman Jeff Spink, while the two questions related to the formation of a new fire district in Tillamook and Bay City were still on track for success. The secretary of state’s office had not updated its results in races for state representative or senator by press time.
In the race for Tillamook County commissioner position three, Bell had received 50.7% of the total ballots cast, while Spink, in his second race for county commissioner, received 40.8% of the vote, with 8.4% of Tillamook County voters either not selecting a candidate in the race, overvoting or writing in a different name. The ballot question seeking dissolution of the Tillamook Fire District to pave the way for the new Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District was still on pace to pass, with 48.7% of votes cast in favor and 46.3% cast against, while 5.1% of voters did not mark an answer. A second question, asking voters in Tillamook and Bay City to approve the formation of the new district was also on the path to success, with 50.8% of voters in favor and 44.9% opposed. Leonard Ingles, Kathy Baker, Casey Burden, Tim Hamburger and Geoff Hoffert were the leading vote winners in the race for the new district’s five-member board of directors.
Commissioners accept $1 million in state funds for horse track upgrades
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
Tillamook County’s board of commissioners voted unanimously to accept $1 million in state funding for upgrades to the county fairground’s horse racing track, including a paddock remodeling, track regrading and the replacement or upgrading of the track’s inner rail at their meeting on May 27.
Commissioners also approved a contract for a new search and rescue trailer for the sheriff’s office, announced their intent to award a contract for upgrades to the Pacific City transfer station and held a first public hearing on an ordinance updating dog licensing fees.
The funds for the fairground’s horse track were included in a bill passed this legislative session that directed funding to each of the five racetracks that operate at county fairgrounds around the state.
Tillamook County Fair Director Camy Von
Seggern appeared at the meeting and discussed the projects that the $1 million in funding would support.
One of the bigger projects that will be funded is either an upgrade or replacement of the track’s inner rail, which Von Seggern said would cost up to $200,000. Von Seggern said that if a new rail was purchased, it would be removable and that there were breakaway options for the railing made of PVC piping.
Another major project that will be supported by the funding is a remodeling of the track’s paddock area, which currently has horse stalls in a back-toback configuration that Von Seggern said is dangerous for the horses using it. Racetrack staff have created a plan to reconfigure the paddock to remove the danger, while maintaining the existing structure. Von Seggern said that racetrack staff are also looking at ways to expand the fair’s available 200 stalls and stables at the racetrack after more than
250 horses came to last year’s fair, requiring portable stalls be brought in. Von Seggern said that staff were either looking to continue renting portable stalls using the funds or to add a building with 20-40 stalls under a roof and no additional features.
The funding will also be used to purchase and install a $15,000 track-warning system to alert the public to loose horses, undertake a regrading of the track that is needed every three years, extend fiber optic cable to the track’s parimutuel room and eventually to the paddocks and barn, support the racing purse for next year’s event and potentially purchase a new tractor.
The new rescue trailer will cost the county $155,000 and replace one that had been cobbled together through the years by sheriff’s office staff and volunteers. Commissioners also approved a notice of intent to award a $2.1-million contract to Knottworks Construction for improvements to the Pacific City transfer station.
Tillamook County Commissioners Erin Skaar (fifth from left), Mary Faith Bell and Paul Fournier (fifth and fourth from right) cut the ribbon to ceremonially open the new Amazon delivery station at the Port of Tillamook Bay as Tillamook city councilors and Amazon staff look on.
Tillamook Station Manager Alec Cruz discusses the system used to sort packages for delivery drivers during a tour of the delivery station.
Tillamook choir wins state championship
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
Building on two top five finishes in the last two years, the Tillamook High School Choir won its first ever state championship on May 8, at Oregon State University.
The victory came as the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) prepares to move away from the championship model for choirs next year, in favor of a ratings-based system at the state competition. Terence Madlangbayan, Tillamook High School’s first-year choir director, said that he was proud of this year’s accomplishment and looking forward to building the program into a perennial top-level performer.
“If you want to build a great program, you have to start from the ground up,” Madlangbayan said, “you have to build foundational skills and you have to build structures in place. That way, excellence isn’t something that you just kind of strive for but it’s a habit that you are continuously building because you have that structure and you have that routine.”
Madlangbayan arrived in Tillamook this year after several years serving as a substitute teacher around the Willamette Valley, following a stint in Orlando, Florida, at the 4,000-student Freedom High School, where he spent three years as an associate director and one year as director after graduating from Oregon State University.
When he took over, Madlangbayan said that he expected this year to be a rebuilding one for the choir, after a strong group of seniors graduated last year, leaving him to recruit new singers to fill more than half the spots in the concert choir, which
Salmonberry
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
At their meeting on May 21, the members of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Salmonberry Trail Executive Council approved a charter for their group and discussed their roles and responsibilities.
The council replaces the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA), which oversaw the trail for a decade before sunsetting at the end of last year, and will work with the Salmonberry Trail Foundation and local governments to get the trail built.
Jessica Horning from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) started the meeting, the group’s second, by telling the council members that the group’s name was still up for discussion after their initial meeting in February. Horning said that four of the council’s members have already contributed their share of the money needed to hire a staffer to support the council, with the last payment in process.
Since the group’s initial meeting, Horning said that Oregon’s Surface Transportation Board had issued an order naming OPRD the trail manager for the Salmonberry Trail. Oregon’s Department of Justice had reviewed the lease reassignment
competes in OSAA competitions, this year.
Over the course of the year, the choir cohered, performing 23 times in public concerts throughout the school year and in four OSAA competitions after winter break.
In competition, the choir performed five songs selected by Madlangbayan related to the theme of “If Music be the Food of Love.”
“I thought that putting a program together like this, exploring all of these different facets of love, made for kind of an engaging program, and it was fun for the kids and fun for us to perform,”
Madlangbayan said.
The set began with “Kua Rongo Mai Koe,” a Maori welcome haka, arranged by Eddie Quaid, followed by “O Große Lieb” by Johann Sebastian Bach, “If Music be the Food of Love” by David Dickau, “Sehati” a traditional Malaysian song, and “The
Ballad of the One-Armed Man” composed by Timothy Michael Powell.
The Tillamook choir qualified for the state choir festival when it won the Cowapa League championship in April and competed at Oregon State University on May 8. Tillamook scored a 291 out of 360 possible points, edging out secondplace Estacada by four points.
Moving forward, the OSAA will be moving to a new competition format, matching every other state across the nation. While retaining the same scoring rubric, with 300 points awarded for the rehearsed performance and 60 points available in a sight-singing demonstration, a champion will no longer be named for each division, with trophies rather awarded to choirs that meet certain points thresholds.
Madlangbayan said that he was excited for the switch, as
his goal in preparing choirs was to have them sound good, not better than other choirs. He also noted that only one team across all divisions in the state competition would have qualified for the highest award under the new system.
Madlangbayan also said that he is working on starting a booster club to support performing arts in the school district, after hearing that there were many community members who wanted to support students’ artistic pursuits. Madlangbayan said that the group would likely lead fundraising efforts and volunteer to help with performances or other events, and invited anybody interested in participating to reach out to him.
“I heard that there’s a lot of people who are really, really wanting to support the kids in some way, but they just don’t know how to do it,” Madlangbayan said. “And so now, that’s what I’m trying to figure out.”
Trail Executive Council adopts charter
agreement with the Port of Tillamook Bay for the rail corridor as well, Horning said, and she was hopeful that it would be completed by the end May, at which point STIA officially dissolves. When the agreement is complete, the trail will also be covered by OPRD’s insurance.
Horning then moved into a discussion of the group’s charter, saying that after feedback from the group, its name had been changed from Salmonberry Trail Council to Salmonberry Trail Executive Council to better reflect the executive-level representation from different partners.
Under the charter, the executive council will consist of representatives from the Port of Tillamook Bay, the rails’ owner, the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, which leases portions of the rails, OPRD, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook and Washington Counties and the Salmonberry Trail Foundation, as well as exofficio members from the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde and Explore Tualatin Valley.
It will be the port’s responsibility to approve leases
for the rails and give final approval for trail work. OPRD will serve as the trail’s manager, approving new segments and encroachments, signing segment-operating agreements with local entities and providing staff to the council for technical support. The railroad will be asked to approve agreements relating to and entry for trail building in the sections of the line where it operates.
The rest of the executive council’s non-ex-officio members are being referred to as sponsors for the trail and are expected to provide leadership on the council and technical aid and operations staff for working groups under the council, identify champions who will build the trail itself, and lead the land use reviews needed to construct the trail.
Trail champions, such as the cities of Rockaway Beach and Wheeler, will be tasked with the actual construction, operation and maintenance of trail segments. So far, OPRD has one signed operating agreement with Wheeler for an indevelopment section of trail, though Horning said that number will grow.
The Salmonberry Trail Foundation will retain an important role, Horning said, working to form public-private partnerships in support of the trail, procure funding to support construction, operations and maintenance, and lead public engagement with the trail.
Executive council members unanimously adopted the proposed charter.
Council members then briefly discussed the need for a technical advisory group to address more specific questions about the trail’s construction, but left decisions on the matter for a future meeting. Salmonberry Trail Foundation Board Member Michael Neunzert then discussed ongoing work on trail sections, saying that the new three-and-a-half foot wide, gravel trail that began construction in Wheeler last summer is making good progress, though no opening date has been set. The Catalyst Loop section of the trail in Washington County near L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is nearing the end of a nearly three-year permitting process, Neunzert said.
Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7
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Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags/validations are required on these days (meaning you do not need a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Ocean Endorsement or two-rod validation where two rods are allowed). Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. Oregon State Parks also offers free parking on Saturday, June 6. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, gear restrictions, bag limits, and size restrictions. Visit the Online Regulations page before you head out and remember to check myodfw.com for any in season regulation
changes, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Drought conditions make a difference this year. Some smaller lakes and ponds might already be warming up, so consider fishing early in the day or changing it up to warm water fish like bass, bluegill and crappie.
The Recreation Report is updated weekly and features the best bets for fishing for the upcoming week. Check out the weekly Recreation Report for zone reports and opportunities near you. Expect lots of rainbow trout to be stocked in Oregon’s ponds and lakes for the weekend; check out the trout stocking schedule for more information and stocking locations.
Crabbing & clamming Free Fishing Weekend is also a great weekend to
try clamming or crabbing. Visit ODFW.com for all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing including maps of locations and how-tos.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. As of today, razor clamming is open from the WA border to Cape Blanco and closed from Cape Blanco to the CA border due to elevated levels of domoic acid. Crabbing is open coastwide. Closures can happen quickly and may change before Free Fishing Weekend. Remember to call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their shellfish ODA Food Safety page before you go.
The Tillamook High School choir performs at the Oregon State Choral Festival in Corvallis on May 8.
Camp Tillamook offers youth new hope
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Camp Tillamook Youth Transition Program sits south of town, just across from the Tillamook Air Museum.
While residents may not know it’s there, it has been actively partnering to make Tillamook better for roughly 20 years.
This year, for Public Service Recognition Week, the State of Oregon honored that sustained dedication by naming the facility’s leadership — Director Jim Sapper and Assistant Director Dean Jones — as “Public Service Ambassadors.” Yet both leaders are quick to note that their approach to public service requires robust partnerships with their staff, community organizations, and youth.
In Oregon’s juvenile justice system, Camp Tillamook represents a distinct opportunity. Courts will commit youth with the greatest needs to a youth correctional facility. When youth are ready to leave that setting, they may not be completely ready to return to the community. Transition programs like Camp Tillamook serve these youth, providing greater freedom and flexibility to youth while keeping them in secure, supervised settings. Youth may go outside the fence to work, recreate and begin building the skills they need to live in the community. At their core, these programs instill routine and structure. As Sapper explains, when youth arrive, staff get them doing “the stuff we have to do as adults”: “get up every morning and make your bed, do your chores, and get working.” Assistant Director Dean Jones notes this is a shift for youth coming from correctional facilities, where staff
give directions and youth must follow. At Camp, Jones says, they want youth to say, “I need to get some things in order before I go out in the community and [staff] can help me do that.” Jones observed that, when he and Sapper began at Camp nine years ago, “we prioritized work,” youth needed to have jobs. Thankfully, they didn’t need to look far for opportunities: OYA’s property included a native plant nursery, run in partnership with the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP), with room to expand it. At the time, four or five youth were working two to three days a week, but Sapper met with TEP, committed to staffing the
nursery full-time, and encouraged them to, “just grow, grow, grow.”
With youth working alongside TEP staff, the native plant nursery has grown significantly and now distributes over 75,000 plants each year – plants which leave both the environment and coastal communities stronger. TEP Nursery Crew Lead Steve Sprague views the nursery as the starting point for both the plants and youth: “we give them the best start we can” so plants and youth alike might “radiate out from this place and do good things everywhere.”
“And if we let these kids fall through the cracks,”
Busy construction season ahead for Highway 6
Will c h A ppell Headlight Editor
W ith Memorial Day past, contractors have begun or are in progress on several large maintenance projects on Oregon Highway 6 that will impact travel throughout the summer months.
Repaving is taking place just outside of Tillamook, guard rails are being replaced along the entire corridor and the bridge over the Devil’s Lake Fork of the Wilson River is undergoing a reconditioning. The repaving project between mileposts four and nine has a $9.2-million budget and expected timeline of six to eight
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and materials used to prepare for those interviews.
The county responded with motions to quash the subpoenas, arguing that they represented a fishing expedition by Olson as she attempted to retaliate against Brown and the whistleblower, and calling on Olson to remove herself from the case due to her conflict of interest in the case. In response, Olson filed objections to the motions to quash, in which she renewed her assertion that Brown and the whistleblower had provided “exaggerated, inaccurate, or otherwise false statements to the investigator.” Olson also argued that the whistleblower’s complaints could be considered evidence of a bias that would require disclosure to opposing counsel in cases he investigated, and that Brown “may have exculpatory evidence within his personnel record, as I have learned of an incident in which he may have lied or attempted to conceal evidence in a personnel investigation.”
Olson acknowledged in the filing that she did not know the date of the alleged incident involving Brown.
Olson concluded the objections by writing that she was not opposed to finding
weeks, depending on the weather. Work began last week, with crews removing the existing driving surface ahead of repaving, and began with work on bridges in the section. After the first several weeks, work will move from the daytime to night, allowing both lanes of traffic to remain open during the day, with intermittent lane closures during work.
The guard rail replacement project has a $10.3-million budget and will see all guardrails between mileposts 0 and 51 replaced with upgraded barriers. Crews began work in Tillamook and have already completed work on bridges and through mile -
a special deputy district attorney to represent the state in the court proceedings related to the subpoenas and asked for a 30-day delay to allow her time to find a person to fill that role.
In a pleading filed in response to Olson’s objections, Cadotte renewed the county’s opposition to the subpoenas, arguing that Olson had still failed to meet the legal requirements for obtaining the documents, as her arguments were based on opinions rather than facts.
“DA Olson bases her request for the list of materials laid out in the subpoena duces tecum on a general basis that in her personal opinion the complaints made against her were exagger-
post 10, with the project scheduled for completion at some point in 2027. Single-lane closures will occur around work.
The final project taking place in the corridor is the $6.5-million rehabilitation of the bridge over the Devil’s Lake Fork of the Wilson River. An Oregon Department of Transportation spokeswoman said that the project is around 50% complete, as crews work to remove rust and worn-out bolts and rivets from the structure, before replacing the latter and repainting the bridge. The work is expected to be completed during the summer with some intermittent singlelane closures possible.
ated and therefore potentially Brady material, without providing any facts or reasons to support a belief that the information sought is exculpatory,” Cadotte wrote. “The request has limited limitations, is unreasonable, oppressive, and overbroad.”
Cadotte also reiterated that Oregon law does not permit discovery to test whether information helps or hurts a defendant’s case and noted that Olson did not even respond to that argument or the others laid out by the county in the motions to quash. There is no date set for a hearing in the matter currently as Olson continues to seek a special deputy to represent the state in the matter.
Sprague reasons, “that’s not good for anybody.” “It’s like this chain reaction,” adds Claire Engelen, the nursery’s partnership coordinator. But working together, TEP and Camp Tillamook produce a very different chain reaction –one where TEP-grown plants thrive along coastal estuaries while the youth who tended them as seedlings go on to live crimefree lives. These partnerships serve the public, Sprague notes, by leaving both environment and youth “better than how we found [them].”
Youth are also, hopefully, better connected to the public through their work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Camp Tillamook’s crew maintains trails, clear brush, and keeps National Wildlife lands accessible, healthy, and safe. Visitor Services Manager Dawn Harris feels honored to help Americans access their public lands, and “I want [youth] to feel that sense of pride,” she says, and for them to “feel some ownership.”
“Their hands, their time, their work made that change,” and they can, “bring their family out here in five or ten years and say, ‘I planted these trees.’” Harris hopes youth can turn inward and say to themselves, “I have made a connection with nature and now I care.”
Caring is a hallmark of all Camp Tillamook’s partnerships, which is one of the many reasons they are ambassadors of public service. Ultimately, though, their service is measured in healthier salmon, cleaner water, better access to public lands and in every crimefree life that unfolds after the person leaves.
Photo courtesy Oregon Youth Authority Camp Tillamook youth participating in an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife work party.
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Ihave been reflecting on the fact that the last few fenceposts I have written have focused on what the council is doing. Real city business. Instead of the “fun” stuff, like visiting one of our restaurants. Or noting that the museum is making renovations. I even missed the Fish and Seafood Festival that happened last weekend. I have not even mentioned the fact that the second round of peas are now coming up in my garden. It does tell you what has occupied my mind lately.
I will say again that your involvement is what will help the city regain momentum and take on the challenges required to make change. Your support, shown by coming out to the meetings, watching what is going on and letting the city know if there are problems, will help. Got a solution to a problem? Let the city and/or the councilors know. Give us a call or send us an email. Got a complaint? Fill out a complaint form, so the staff can track that to a conclusion.
Also give us some time to make change. I am trying to take it one thing at a time. I know there are dozens of “things” that need attention, but in order for me to deal with them, I am taking them one at a time. The participants in the town hall gave city government some specific direction and we have all taken it to heart. It provides focus. Remember that council will report on progress toward those specific goals as well as other changes, at the June 22nd town hall meeting, at city hall at 5:30 p.m.
I would like to change the conversation and talk about what we can do to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this great country’s birthday. I do
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not hear much from television on anyone planning anything special. It feels like a forgotten event. Garibaldi has not directly celebrated July 4th for a long time – I remember when the city had fireworks for both July 4th and for Garibaldi Days. It is a bit late to think of fireworks or a parade. Does anyone have any ideas?
The Garibaldi Emergency Volunteers focus this month is on protecting your home from wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer you create around your home to protect it from wildfire. The flyer that is out now provides you with ten tips to consider in creating and maintaining that buffer of protection. These tips include landscaping choices for the five feet closest to your home; removing debris or other combustible materials from the roof, gutter, and decks; keeping combustible items like furniture, trash cans, outdoor rugs at least five feet away from your home; moving burnable material like firewood piles at least 30 feet away from your home. Keeping your lawn green is another way to provide defensible space – green grass is harder to burn. The flyer is up at the Post Office, and you can scan the code and request a free defensible space assessment. Or go to defensiblespace.oregon.gov for additional information.
tightened slightly, 41.8% of voters selecting Lyon and 37.3% choosing Hamalian, while 20.3% made no selection. As of the update, 49.4% of registered voters in Tillamook County had returned ballots in the elec
Speaking of defensible space, if you want to burn some of that excess debris, you do need a burn permit from the city. “Open burning” is regulated by the Garibaldi Fire Department and subject to city code and state laws. Burn barrels are also covered by these regulations. Generally burning is allowed until June 30th or earlier, depending on fire conditions in our area. Burn Permits are provided at no cost to city residents. You can stop by the Fire Department, or the Fire Chief’s office at City Hall, to obtain a permit. And for my last two hundred words I ventured into the Garibaldi Branch Library and spoke to everyone’s favorite librarian, June Eckborg. It is almost summer, so I thought I would get the branch library’s schedule of events. Here they are. Every Tuesday there is Tuesday Tea. Enjoy a cup of tea while you browse the shelves for the perfect book to read on your patio. Every Friday there is Storytime for the kids – a fun way to wrap up the week. On the second Tuesday of the month, the library holds the adult craft and chat for those who have a creative interest. And on the third Tuesday the book club meets for fun conversations about books; the book this month is The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivery. The summer reading program begins Monday June 15th – this is a program for all ages and includes activities, programs, and prizes, so come out and see what adventures you can find.
All branch libraries will be closed on June 4th for staff training and again on June 19th in observation of the Juneteenth holiday. Summer is almost upon us.
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“We work very hard to make sure people can afford what they need. We’re not going to have anyone go without.”
When the sewer line in Drew Port’s own home failed, he didn’t want to wait days for a repairman to arrive. So, he fixed it himself. While doing so, he realized there was a gap in the market worth filling. In 2019, Drew founded Port’s Contracting LLC, starting with general construction before pivoting to utility excavation. Today, Port’s offers pipelining, trenchless pipe replacement, and horizontal directional drilling—services no other contractor on the Oregon Coast provides.
Port spent 20 years in the United States Coast Guard with 14 of those years stationed in Oregon, earning the rare distinction of surfman. That same sense of duty shapes how Port’s serves its neighbors. Emergency response has become a cornerstone of the business. “We’ll be there the same day,” says Li Port, Drew’s wife and business partner. “We’re not going to have anyone go without.”
When Port’s needed to quickly purchase the shop they had been leasing, Oregon Coast Bank stepped up. “The owner all of a sudden said we had to buy it or lose it,” says Li. “Oregon Coast Bank got it done for us. We worked with Teresa through all of it and she was a huge help.” That relationship runs deeper than business. When a waterline at Teresa’s home sprung a serious leak on Christmas Day, Port’s was there to fix it, too.
“Connections like that are one of the great things about being on the Coast,” says Li. “You couldn’t have that with a big bank.”
Oregon Coast Bank is proud to stand behind the businesses, families, and veterans who make the Oregon Coast community strong. As Port’s Contracting LLC grows and continues to fill gaps, Oregon Coast Bank looks forward to being right there with them.
Opposed to Beaver School development
In your front-page article dated May 12, 2026, says “Beaver School to become community asset”. I have to stop you there. About 9 months ago you had an article saying that the main library had the funds to make the school a library and no needed support from the community. Let me educate those who are trying to push this – Mr. Shluka, his wife and the development team and the Tillamook County Commissioners need to be honest with the community of Beaver and their residents. Big problem number 1 – Beaver Water district has
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M emorial Day weekend was hopping around Cape Meares. Cars filled the parking lot at the north beach access (Bayocean Road) and extended in a long line up the street at the south beach access (Pacific Ave.). The weather was gorgeous Saturday and Sunday, and the beach was filled with strollers, dog walkers, kids making sandcastles and even a few people flying kites. Among the holiday crowd was a group of eight women from Georgia. One has Oregon roots, with her husband growing up in Salem and the family owning a beach house in Cape Meares. She wanted
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a water plant that can just barely keep up with the people who already live there. That’s why there is not a lot of new building going on in the community. Number 2 –No sewer system in the town of Beaver. Now you say it’s to be a “community asset”. A community liability is more like it. The community will have to build a bigger water plant and install a larger water reservoir to store the water for fire protection for this project. Will the community have to build a sewer plant and install a sewer system for this project? Will the community have to install sidewalks? O, I could go on. That’s not a community asset, its someone else’s asset. Sugar coating
to share this special place with her good friends, so the eight women left their husbands and children behind and came out here for a “Moms’ holiday.” Woohoo, they had fun. Surely a new tradition is born. Our neighbors to the south in Oceanside held their annual Memorial Day art show. Cape Meares pottery maker Stacy Mason was among the artists displaying works there. The show featured a great variety of art: paintings done in watercolors, acrylics and 3D materials; jewelry made from antique silver and polished stones; photography in color and blackand-white; greeting cards
something when behind the curtain or back door, its deals being made without being totally honest. The Beaver Community is small and in this day of high gas, electric going up – do we really need a library and 30 more housing unity who only financially benefit the Shlukas and their development team? The community will have to pay for their water and poo for years to come. I don’t see that as an asset. A rotten apple sugar coated is still a rotten apple no matter who tells you its good. No. No. No. Stop trying to make it sound like it’s an asset when it’s a rotten apple in disguise and rotten apples stink.
Terry Jones Beaver
and sketches; sewn and knitted articles of clothing; houseware décor and more. If you missed it this year, be sure to put it on your calendar for 2027. Also, heads up that both Cape Meares and Oceanside will be having 2026 Labor Day
This past weekend, Neah-Kah-Nie High School held its graduation ceremony, and awarded diplomas to graduating seniors. Neah-Kah-Nie is a smaller school, but ranks in the top 30% of Oregon public school districts with a graduation rate of 87%. Our school district has outstanding staff and students. One of this year’s NKN graduates had a perfect SAT score, which is extremely rare. Only 7 out of 10,000 students, or fewer than 1,000 across the nation earn a perfect score. This is an exciting time for graduates, as they move into the next phase of their life’s journey, whether it be higher education or some other endeavor. Good luck to you all, and Congratulations to the Class of 2026. The summer season has arrived in our community. The wayside has been jammed with people this past week, I stopped in at the chamber caboose and found the volunteer helping visitors and supplying all kinds of information. The chamber caboose is staffed with volunteers, and it is a great way to visit with people and be in the swing of things. Stop by for information about volunteer opportunities, as the chamber sponsors the upcoming June Kite Festival, the July 4th
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art sales this fall. We were delighted to have our daughter Sally join us over Memorial Day weekend. We took her salmon fishing, out to lunch at Tora Sushi, celebrated her and her dad’s birthdays, attended the Oceanside Art Show, ate fleskepannekaker (Norwegian pancakes) and played canasta. She beat us at the canasta game, a first for her—and did she crow. Loved having her here. Speaking of fishing, Capt. Pete’s actual birthday brought good fishing luck… to neighbor Mike Smith. When we were out on the bay on May 20, we saw Mike catch a nice spring
parade and the August Arts and Crafts fair. As I mentioned last week, the Thursday Market at the Wayside kicks off this week from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring local artisans, fresh produce, handmade goods and tasty food vendors. This is going to be a busy summer in Rockaway Beach. For our many visitors, Rockaway Beach strives to provide equitable access. The Old Growth Cedar Trail is a popular walk, and its boardwalk is ADA compliant. For the younger set, the Anchor
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Chinook that was expertly netted by his fishing partner, Tom Lust. Congrats, guys. The Cape Meares Book Club meets on the last Monday of each month in the Barbara Bennett Community Center (BBCC). The next meeting is June 29, at 2 p.m. The book for the month of June is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. All Cape Meares readers are welcome to attend. If you have questions about the book club, please email Mary Gordon at capemearesca@gmail.com.
Mid-year check: Are you keeping those New Year’s resolutions? Remember that our community center is open for yoga on Tuesdays from 9–10 a.m., tai ji on Tuesdays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. and qigong on Wednesdays from 9–10 a.m. You are welcome whether you are new to the activity or experienced. Visit the Cape Meares private group on social media site MeWe for weekly updates.
Street Playground is a must visit. It has been described as a world class family playground, and features two modern, age specific play structures, along with slides, merry go round, monkey bars and ADA restrooms. At the Wayside, you can access our seven miles of sandy beach via concrete steps or a ramp. Finally, located at St. Mary’s by the Sea is David’s Chair. David’s Chair is a track wheelchair that can handle sand, mud, gravel almost any terrain. There is no cost for this service. To make reservations go to the website: Davidschair.org.
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Join us at the community center on June 20 at 10 a.m. for a presentation by Chris Laity, Tillamook County Director of Public Works. He will be talking about county roads and bridges and how they are funded. This is your opportunity to ask questions about our roads. Please plan to attend.
this week, to make sure everyone knows about the Salty Strings of Rockaway Beach Ukulele Group. If you are feeling musical and want to learn or play the ukulele, Salty Strings meets every Tuesday at the Rockaway Beach City Hall. Beginners are welcome, and they even have loaner ukuleles to try out. The beginners learn and play from 1 to 1:30 p.m., with the more advanced playing from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Ukulele players are known for their creativity, community-mindedness, enthusiasm and passion for the instrument. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, there is always something new to discover about this fun and unique instrument.
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The Wave, Tillamook County Transportation District’s bus system, recently added a pair of vintage trolley buses with low miles (less than 5,000 each!) to their fleet. A trolley serves Pacific City as a shuttle service from May 23 to September 7 this season; it’s free. Stops include Bob Straub State Park, Kiawanda Community Center, Pelican Pub, Sitka Sedge Natural Area, Tierra Del Mar, Thousand Trails and Whalen Island. Google Tillamook County Transportation District for a schedule. Thanks to Robyn Holdman for posting news of the 9th annual work party at Pacific City State Airport. Volunteers, dressed for the weather in sturdy shoes, will gather between
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8 a.m. to noon. on Saturday, June 13. They’ll clean, mow, paint, provide bicycle maintenance, rake, remove flood debris, trim brush, trees, and willows, weed and weed-eat. For their efforts, participants will receive a volunteer T-shirt, snacks, and a barbecue luncheon. Please send an email in advance to friendsofpacificcityairport@gmail.com to let
them know how you’d like to help that day. The airport is located west of the flashing stop light in Pacific City. Story time happens at South Tillamook County Library at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (June 10 & 24) monthly. Children of all ages are invited; the free program includes stories, singing and moving about. The library is located on Camp Street which is off Brooten Road in Pacific City.
Did you know that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month? Each child enrolled in the program receives one book per month from birth through age
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Tillamook announces a special community concert featuring GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter Ryan Stevenson. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church (2610 1st St.), beginning at 7 p.m., with seating available starting at 6:30 p.m. Seating will be first-come, with no reservations.
“Providing opportunities for our community to come together is an important part of supporting connection and well-being,” said Eric Swanson, president of Adventist Health Tillamook. “We’re excited to welcome Ryan Stevenson and offer this experience
five, at no cost to families. Go to imaginationlibrary. com and click on the “Can I register my child?” Link. Tillamook County does participate in the program. Road work continues on State Route 22 between Grand Rhonde and Dolph Junction. It reduces traffic to one lane, with delays of up to 20 minutes each direction. It’s scheduled for completion by Monday, June 8
Headlands Adventure Team is hosting a beach cleanup at Cape Kiwanda from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6. Volunteers, dressed for the weather, will gather at a check-in station that will be erected near the boat ramp in the County parking lot adjacent to Cape Kiwanda. Coffee, cider
and treats from Stimulus Coffee will be provided. For more information or to register contact Headlands Adventure Team by calling 503-483-3000 or send email to adventure@ headlandslodge.com. Congratulations to Nestucca High School’s class of 2026 who will celebrate their graduation Friday night. The ceremony is planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5 in the gymnasium. It’s open seating and they expect a full house, so parties are asked not to save seats. The address is 34660 Parkway Drive in Cloverdale. Summer vacation starts for returning students at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.
Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30
on Tuesdays (June 2) and Wednesdays (June 3) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) Bingo there is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays (June 4). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive, in Pacific City. For more information call 971-212-7131 or go to kiwanda.com.
Happy birthday this week to- Aleesha Baumgartner, Bill Chance, Dan Daggett, Monica Dorning, Averie Hancock, Richard Heathershaw, Maverick Josi, Hadlee McKillip, Cindy Parks, Todd Peterson, Katarina Scott, Jill Slavens, Mike Streeter, Josh Thun, Addison Trent, Kylee Wagner, Tami Whiteman, Mandy Wickham, Houston Woods, Rhett Woods, Nikolas Zeller and Tyler Zeller.
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With seven No. 1 radio hits, a GRAMMY® nomination, and a Dove Award, Ryan Stevenson is known for music that blends personal storytelling with messages of faith and encouragement. His latest single, “This I Know,” reflects that heart. In addition to sharing new music, this year marks the 10th anniversary of Stevenson’s hit song “Eye of the Storm,” a song that has resonated with audiences for its message of steady faith during life’s most challenging moments.
In addition to his musical achievements, Ryan is an author. His book, “Eye of the Storm: Experiencing God When You Can’t See Him,” details his journey from farm boy to singersongwriter, sharing life events that have shaped his relationship with God. Community members of all ages are invited to attend this evening of music, reflection, and connection.
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Marilee Karen Long
January 12, 1949 - May 19, 2026
M arilee Karen Long, the first daughter in four generations of Steins, was born to Sanford “Walt” and Josephine “Jo” Stein on January 12, 1949. A belated birthday gift to her mother, Marilee grew up alongside her older brother, Jerry, and younger brother, Robert “Bob”, embracing a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. She believed God’s gifts and resources must be put to good use to glorify his creation. She instilled these values in her children as she taught them how to create, be stewards of the land, and be compassionate towards critters.
Marilee earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and devoted much of her professional life to ICU and CCU nurs -
ing. Later, she shared her knowledge by training Certified Nursing Aides who serve Oregon’s coastal communities today. On May 19, 2026, God called her home after an intense battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She is survived by her children, James Long, Cherie Long, and Shannon Brush; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; her brother Bob; sister-in-law Carolyn; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, followed by a reception. Graveside 3:00/3:30 p.m.
Paul Bryon Mosier
January 22, 1969 - April 25, 2026
P aul Bryon Mosier, age 57, passed away unexpectedly while hiking with family and friends on April 25, 2026 in Palmer, Alaska. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3 PM at Wellspring Fellowship, 2511 Sentry Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507 as well as on Saturday June 20th at 2:00 PM God’s Lighthouse Church 103 8th Street Garibaldi Oregon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Legacy Funeral Home. Paul was born in Springfield, Oregon on January 22, 1969, and was raised in Tillamook, Oregon. He graduated from Canyonville Bible Academy (High School) and attended Northwest Bible College. He moved to Alaska in 1998, and worked at Alaska Airlines Air Cargo for nearly 28 years. At the time of his passing, he lived in Palmer, Alaska with his wife of nearly 7 years, Monica Mosier. They attended Wellspring Fellowship in Anchorage, Alaska, where his Cel -
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ebration of Life Service will be held. He loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed all the things Alaska had to offer. HIs coworkers at Alaska Airlines describe him as an encourager that showed up to work every day with a positive attitude and desire to help anyone who needed it, physically and spiritually. He is truly missed in all areas. He is survived by his mother, Betty Brown; his wife, Monica Mosier; his 3 stepchildren, Madison, Meaghan, and Evin; his 3 children, Chelsea, Alyssa and Bryon; and 3 sisters,
Quinell, Teresa and Lisa and one Brother Dwight Brown. He left a legacy for these and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. He will be forever remembered for his love of God, Family and Tillamook. He was a faithful follower of Jesus, and he was a faithful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a volunteer and leader in his church’s Trail Life Troop. He studied the Bible daily and lived his life as a witness and a worshipper. Paul didn’t know a single enemy, and once he met a person, they had a friend for life. He was also known for his love for all things Tillamook, as he had deep roots in the dairy community of Tillamook Creamery. Everyone that came into his path knew of his fondness for Tillamook’s cheese, ice cream, butter and even Tillamook smoked meats, and he made many converts. It’s only fitting that we will serve light refreshments at his Celebration of Life service with Tillamook delights.
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A t the senior class awards ceremony held May 18, 2026, at Neahkahnie High School, Nehalem Valley Historical Society presented a $750 scholarship to student Kash Lorenz to help him train for a career in welding. The scholarship, established this year, was funded from the proceeds of the sale of the “Captain Bell” steamboat, owned by the late Dave Bell, who was a longtime board member of the historical society. His wife Jan Bell then offered the funds as seed money for the scholarship.
“Sometimes you just feel really proud. We established this scholarship to recognize a student who aspires to a career in the trades,” said Tom Campbell, executive director of NVHS. “We kept it a surprise from our recipient until it was announced at the ceremony. His smile spoke a thousand words.”
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Tom Mock, NVHS board members, who spent a year finding the right buyer for the boat. The buyer was familiar with the Captain Bell, having been out on the water with it as a young man. NVHS plans to establish the scholarship fund as
Manzanita OR 97130 Thanks to Carl and Margaret Whiting for assistance in establishing the scholarship at Neahkahnie High School.
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Benjamin Morley Larson was born on Friday, Nov. 13th, 1992, a few minutes before midnight, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He always figured out how to get just what he wanted.
Ben was an original. He was the first kid to show up to kindergarten with a hair color that made the principal call his mother. Ben decided to color his hair, made a plan, earned the money, and then colored his hair blue.
He moved to Oceanside, Oregon, with his family in June of 2000 at the age of 7.
Ben’s love of cooking started in his family’s restaurant kitchens alongside his mother. From a young age, he was surrounded by food, hard work, and the fast-paced energy of the restaurant world. Cooking became more than just a job to Ben; it became one of the ways he connected with people and showed love to those around him, and we all know how much he loved his baked goods.
He graduated from Tillamook High School in 2011. By then, cooking was already deeply rooted in who he was. His strong work ethic, creativity, and passion for food carried him through kitchens all along the Oregon Coast and touched the lives of many people along the way.
He started his culinary career cooking alongside his mother. He then worked for Donna Petty at the Rendezvous Restaurant in Tillamook.
Then he headed to Portland to attend the Oregon Culinary Institute. He graduated in 2016 and completed his internship with Tommy Flood at the Schooner Lounge in Netarts, Oregon.
He landed his dream job at The Wayfarer Restaurant in Cannon Beach, working for Chef Josh Archibald in May 2017, who had a huge impact on Ben. It was there, under the patient hands of Johanna, that he discovered his love for breakfast cooking.
He left the Wayfarer after taking some time off and navigating struggles with addiction.
Ben had recently returned to breakfast cooking at the Parkside in Garibaldi and was also helping at the Lakeside Hideaway in Rockaway when he passed away. Being the true workaholic that he was, he was also working for Debbie Sasse, his other mother, at Mama Mia’s in Nehalem.
Ben’s love of cooking took him all over the coast and into the lives of many people. Whether it was coworkers, customers, friends, or family, Ben had a way of making people feel welcome. His friends meant the world to him, and he carried deep loyalty for the people he loved. He was never one to gossip or speak ill of others. Ben had a huge heart, and even through his struggles, he tried to see the good in people.
Ben also loved music and concerts. He was always looking forward to the next adventure, the next show, and the next memory to make with the people he cared about.
Ben loved his sister, Galena. She mother henned him, gave him crap when he needed to hear it, and she was the only one he allowed to tell him what to do as an adult. They worked together for several years; he was her bar cook when she had her little bar, the Cabana Room. He loved her with all his heart.
Ben also loved his dog Dottie, who will miss him dearly.
He also loved women, but especially his Letty Buchanan. She was his true “bring her home to mom” girl.
There was also a passion for playing video games. He loved Zelda. The pool table was another challenge he truly enjoyed.
He passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2026, following an accidental overdose. We are proud of the two years clean from his addiction.
To his acquaintances who are still in active addiction, take a moment to reflect that this could happen to you, and the sadness it causes is tragic.
Those who were there to meet Ben on the other side include his father, Elliott Larson; his grandfathers, Jay Larson and Ken Hall; his grandmother, Miriam Hanson; His Aunt, Ronnie Eldridge; his honorary uncle, Michael Waters; and his dogs, Desi, Sophie, and Turbo.
Those left behind to mourn him are his mother, Kendra Hall, and stepfather, Allan Bramall of Nehalem; sister and brother-in-law, Galena Flores and Skyler Winfrey of Tillamook; brother and brother-in-law, Daryl Johnson and Michael Piccolo of Cathedral Valley, California; aunts and uncles Sally and Doran Hall and JoAnn and William Hall of Salt Lake City; Uncle Paul Larson of Chicago, Illinois; Uncle Butch of Sequim, Washington; and honorary aunts Charlie, Tamara, Pam, and Jane.
Our farewell to Ben will be held Saturday, June 20th, at noon at Mama Mia’s in Nehalem. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Ben.
Rosemary Diane Harris, 72, of Tillamook was born June 17, 1953, and died on January 27, 2026. Services will be held June 13, 2026 at 1
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Saturday, June 20th: Treats & Sweets
The following weekend is planned for
fun. On Saturday, June 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual Treats & Sweets event is taking over downtown Tillamook for an afternoon of fun.
This year features a fantastic lineup of activities, including up close looks at big trucks and emergency vehicles that the kids will love, alongside a festive family photo booth to capture the day’s memories. Even better, every child will receive $5 in Kids Bucks to spend like real cash at participating local shops. We owe a huge shoutout to TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union, and Grocery Outlet for sponsoring this wonderful event and keeping it a free event for our local families. Be sure to start your adventure at the Chamber HQ, 208 Main Ave., for your first sweet treat and your passport.
Saturday, June 27th:
The 69th Annual June Dairy Parade
We are capping off this incredible month with the crown jewel of our community traditions: the 69th Annual June Dairy Parade. For nearly seven decades, this parade has been the ultimate celebration of Tillamook’s rich heritage, and this year promises to be an absolute blast. In honor of the historic 250th Birthday of America, this year’s parade theme is “Stars, Stripes, and Dairy Delights!” Expect a spectacular, patriotic showcase of marching bands, elaborate community floats, vintage tractors, the iconic Dairy Royalty and so much more. Highlighting the deep roots of our hard-working farming families, it’s a high energy, community wide event that draws folks from all over the region. Find your spot on the sidewalk early, bring a lawn chair, and get ready to cheer. With this year’s patriotic theme, our streets will be filled with beautiful red, white and blue displays. As the official color guard passes by carrying the American flag, it is proper etiquette for spectators to stand, remove any hats and place their right hand over their heart until the flag has passed. Additionally, if you or your little ones are enjoying small handheld flags during the festivities, please be sure to hold onto them securely so they stay off the ground and out of the street. Let’s keep our celebration beautiful and respectful for everyone.
June is bursting at the seams with community spirit, good food, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you out there. Happy Summer Kickoff, Tillamook County.
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Bobcats and Pirates compete at state track meet
Cheesemaker baseball advances in tourney
By Mike We B er For The Headlight Herald
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he No. 12-ranked Tillamook High Cheesemakers have enjoyed tremendous success this year as they reached the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Class 4A baseball state tournament quarterfinals for the first time in 13 years. The Mooks (7-5 Cowapa League, 16-10 overall) qualified for the 16-team state playoffs after concluding the regular season with five straight wins, including a 9-0 home
win May 21, over the St. Helens Lions (4-8 league, 8-17 overall). The Mooks took second place in the five-team league standings behind the No. 2-ranked league champion Scappoose High Indians (11-1 league, 21-6 overall).
Junior right-hander Kevin Hurliman pitched a no-hitter to help lead the Mooks to the win over Lions. The Mooks were led offensively by senior Jakoby Goss (3-for-3, three RBI) and Tristan SmithEvans (2-for-3, two RBI). Tillamook, guided by interim Coach Travis Mon -
crief and assistant Coach Taylor Fosbind, advanced to the playoffs for a second straight year and third time in the last five years. The Mooks faced the No. 5-ranked Hidden Valley High Mustangs (21-6) in a May 26 first-round road game at Grants Pass. In what was certainly considered as an upset, the Mooks recorded a 6-4 victory over the Mustangs to reach a May 29 home quarterfinal matchup versus the Estacada High Rangers (see separate story).
“It sure felt good to get a big road win in the
playoffs at Hidden Valley,” said Moncrief, a 1990 Tillamook graduate. “Now we get to have a home game in the playoffs, which is very exciting.”
Starting pitcher Goss tossed a five hitter and had six strikeouts in six innings to help lead the Mooks to their fifth consecutive win. Hurliman pitched in the seventh inning in relief to help the Mooks hold on for the victory.
The Mooks had nine hits and were led offensively by Hurliman (2-for-2, two walks) and Jefferson Percy (2-for-3, walk). The Mooks
built a 2-0 first inning advantage with a two-out rally on an RBI double by Hurliman and an RBI single by Percy and led from start to finish for the win.
“The kids deserved to win, and we knew we had the talent and we just kind of had to help point them in the right direction,” said Moncrief. “I have to give them credit because they’ve bought into everything and we’re playing really well and we’ll see if we can continue to keep on winning.”
After the Mustangs trimmed the margin to 2-1
in the third, the Mooks scored four runs in the fifth, extending their lead to 6-2 in the fifth, which was followed by scoreless sixth. The Mustangs then scored two in the seventh for the final margin.
“We set the tone early and we had baserunners in every inning,” said Moncrief. “We continued to put pressure on them (Mustangs) throughout the entire contest. They came back and got a couple of runs in the seventh to kind of make it interesting, but we were able to finish out the game to get the win.”
Tillamook baseball advances to state semifinals
Will Chappell Headlight Editor
Tillamook High
School’s baseball team advanced to the semifinal of the state tournament with a dominant 10-4 win over the Estacada Rangers at East Elementary School on May 29. Led by an outstanding performance on the mound from Kevin Hurliman and exceptional base running, the Mooks jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, which they extended to 6-0 in the second. Estacada narrowed the margin to two in the top of the sixth, but the Cheesemakers responded with a four-run inning of their own before sealing the victory in the seventh behind a close from Jefferson Percy.
Tillamook will play at Henley in the semifinals today, with a trip to the championship game on the line. The matchup at East Elementary School drew a crowd of hundreds to cheer on the Cheesemakers in their first home playoff game since 1991, following a 6-4 victory at Hidden Valley earlier in the week.
Hurliman started strong
in the first, retiring the first two batters before an error by a fielder allowed a Ranger to reach first, which Hurliman followed with a strikeout to end the inning. After a groundout by lead-off man Tristan SmithEvans, Aden Garcia drew a walk and immediately stole second base, before reaching third on a wild pitch. The Rangers’ pitcher also walked Jakoby Goss, and when he tried to pick Goss off at first and the throw went wild, Garcia stole home and Goss was able to reach third.
Hurliman, the next batter up, also drew a walk and quickly stole second, putting two runners in scoring position for Percy, who came up big with a single that allowed both Goss and Hurliman to score, pushing the Mooks’ lead to 3-0.
After Percy stole second and Chance Fletcher struck out, Tyler Larson doubled to bring Percy home, extending the advantage to 4-0. Larson also stole second and batter Joshua Manns made contact, but a strong throw from the outfield beat Larson to home plate where he was tagged out, bringing the ending to an end.
Estacada again failed to gain any traction in the top of the second, with their lead-off man lining out, second batter reaching first on a walk, third batter striking out and the inning concluding when the base runner was picked off at third following a hit.
Vincent Maciel led off the second for Tillamook and was hit by a pitch, drawing a substitution by Lakota Navarre for baserunning duties. In his second at bat, Smith-Evans singled up the middle before Garcia loaded the bases with a single. Goss flew out, as did Hurliman on a pop up in foul territory, but Percy tacked on another two runs with a single, bumping his RBI total for the afternoon to four and the Mooks’ lead to 6-0, before the inning ended with a Fletcher ground out.
Both offenses were quiet in the third inning, before Estacada loaded the bases but failed to score in the fourth, the Mooks failed to score in the bottom of the frame and both teams were scoreless in the fifth, with Tillamook leaving two men on base. Hurliman added four more strikeouts across the three innings, including
Pirate baseball wraps season
By Mike WeBer For The Headlight Herald
A lthough they didn’t achieve their goal of reaching the state playoffs, the Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates had a much-improved baseball team this year, improving from a 6-18 mark a year ago to 9-12 this season.
The Pirates, guided by third-year Coach Steve Overstreet and assistant Coach Jeff Sargent, had some early season success to keep their hopes of qualifying for the state playoffs for the first time since 2023 alive. Unfortunately, they had a slump at the end of the season, losing five of their last six games.
“We played some very good teams this year in our league and we hung in there,
but they were just a little better than us,” said Overstreet. “We were expecting a little more this season though. All in all, it wasn’t an awful season, and it was a good learning experience for the kids. I’m excited about the team that will be coming back next year.”
Following a 13-11 home loss May 6 to the Valley Catholic High Valiants (5-9 SD1, 9-16) overall) the Pirates were eliminated from state playoff contention. The Pirates won 13-9 May 11 on Senior Night at home over the Westside Christian High Eagles (1-13 SD1, 4-15 overall). They followed with a 5-3 home loss against the No. 10-ranked Horizon Christian High Hawks (11-3 SD1, 17-10 overall) in their May 18
season finale.
“I’m definitely going to miss the seniors,” said Overstreet. “I’ve been coaching them since they were little kids and it’s always hard losing them. It will definitely change the look of our team for next year.”
The May 18 contest at Neah-Kah-Nie High School in Rockaway marked the final game of their Pirate baseball career for seniors Brady Douma, Kash Lorenz, Noah Scovel, Nick Jones, Kason Fletcher and Nathaniel Tinnes.
The Pirates had three players who earned SD1 All League Awards following a vote by league coaches. Lorenz and Scovel earned second-team recognition and Douma received honorable mention.
one to end the fourth after loading the bases.
In the top of the sixth, Estacada’s offense finally stirred, with back-to-back singles to lead off the inning and a hit-by-pitch walk loading the bases and setting up a three-RBI double cutting the lead in half after a strikeout. A groundout followed and another walk, before a single drove in an additional run to trim the advantage to 6-4 before a strikeout ended the inning.
Estacada’s pitching failed to match the rally, and in the bottom of the sixth, Tillamook leadoff man Garcia drew a walk and stole second, before Goss also drew
a walk. Hurliman flew out to deep center as did Percy, but after a wild pitch while Fletcher was at the plate allowed Garcia and Goss to advance, the Rangers walked Fletcher, loading the bases.
Larson drew a walk, advancing Garcia home, before Manns also drew a walk bringing Goss in to push the lead to 8-4.
A change of pitchers preceded Maciel’s at bat, but the new arm fared little better with Maciel making contact for a single and driving two more runs home to stretch the lead to 10-4, before Smith-Evans grounded out to end the inning.
Taking over for Hurli-
man, Percy gave up a double to Estacada’s leadoff man in the top off the seventh, and the baserunner advanced to third on a wild pitch. But Percy settled and struck out back-to-back batters with catcher Maciel picking off the runner at third after he left the bag on the final pitch of the second batter to end the game.
With the win, Tillamook improved to 17-10 overall on the season and extended a season-long win streak to six heading into the semifinal matchup with Henley. The winner of that game will go on to face the winner of a matchup between Marist Catholic and Scappoose.
Photos by John Gunther
Neah-Kah-Nie’s Gus Kirby was third in the 3,000
Nestucca’s Taylor Knight was third in the javelin
Nestucca’s Jonah Higdon was fourth in the 3,000
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PROJECT and OPERATIONS SUPPORT
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT, 20-HOURS/WEEK
Hourly rate: $35.00-$45.00/hour depending on experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE is JUNE 12, 2026 – 5:00 pm (PDT)
The Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) seeks an independent contractor to provide project and operational leadership and support to its board of directors.
The NBHD is an Oregon Special District, a governmental entity, located in the city of Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon. The NBHD is directed by a five (5) member elected board.
The mission of the NBHD is: To facilitate the delivery of health and community services by encouraging collaborative partnerships and stewardship of public resources. The NBHD has a service area of 26 square miles in Tillamook County with an approximate population of 3,600 individuals. The NBHD annual operating budget in Fiscal Year 2025-26 was $196,000 and its construction budget was $6.3 million.
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HH26-219 TS No.
OR09000075-25-1 APN 35009 | 2N1032CA03800 TO No 250594536-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SHARON A MCLEES (UNMARRIED) as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for U.S. BANK N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of October 9, 2008 and recorded on October 27, 2008 as Instru-
The NBHD owns two properties and the four buildings located on the properties, including the new 16,000 square-foot facility leased by the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy which provides primary-care, dental and behavioral health services and a full service pharmacy; and the facility leased by the Nehalem Valley Care Center, an Oregon-licensed 50-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The NBHD is currently working on a significant renovation of the Care Center facility. The NBHD also owns the unoccupied old Wheeler hospital and continues its plan to demolish the hospital and redevelop the site for workforce housing.
QUALIFICATIONS
• The successful candidate understands the importance of customer service, is financially savvy, adept at managing large amounts of data and information, curious and innovative, and able to work independently;
• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in accounting, business, project administration or a related area;
• A minimum of five year’s experience in non-profit, municipal, or small business financial and operations management (example: treasury, financial reporting, and/or accounting); • Possesses essential knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite [Excel, Word, Access], Web-based project management programs, Google Product Suites; • Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, has strong written and verbal communication skills; • Can analyze data, identify key findings, and communicate these clearly and concisely; • Can learn and work independently and apply ingenuity; and, • Is a team player who takes initiative to ask questions, make suggestions, and offer innovative approaches contributing to the public service mission of the NBHD.
EXAMPLES of PROJECTS to be UNDERTAKEN (this list is not exhaustive): • Prepare a desk manual of policies and procedures; • Website monitoring and updating; • Manage NBHD records; • Draft agendas and take meeting minutes; and
• Assist in the annual financial audit and budget processes.
TO APPLY:
Send a one-page cover letter and a current resume that includes both mailing and email addresses and telephone number to:
Project and Operations Support Contractor Nehalem Bay Health
OR Email your application material to: info@nehalembayhd.org
Questions should be sent to
June 16, 2026. H28457
LOT 6, 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK 14, SEAVIEW PARK, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 331 N DOLPHIN ST, ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136
Both the Beneficiary, SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 14 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2025 to 04/30/2026 at $850.53 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $111.16 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $135,499.86 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from February 1, 2025 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 9, 2026 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Near the South Entrance, Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of Tillamook, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and
the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the mascu-
line gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers Dated: 04/23/2026 By: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300
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Please check out our website for more information on these and other great opportunities www.tillamook.com or contact scunningham@tillamook.com H28495
TILLAMOOK FORD
Tillamook Ford is looking for a oil change maintenance technician to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma and automotive experience. Candidates must possess an unrestricted driver’s license. Excellent communication skills, time management, and professional behavior are all required for this position. Salary is dependent upon experience. Please contact Roger at (503)842-4475 or email service@tillamookmotorcompany.com
Send resumes to Tillamook Ford, 501 Main Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141.
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HH26-220 NOTICE TO INTER-
ESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon For the County of Tillamook Case No. 25PB06048 In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Durham Phillips Jr., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Anna Darrow has petitioned for appointment as Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to: Anna Darrow 2805 SW Indian Circle Redmond, OR 97756 All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or from the
Specialist:
Tillamook School District No. 9
• Speech-Language Pathologist @ Districtwide (514)
Certified:
• Vocational/CTE Teacher @ Trask River School (520)
• 4th Grade Teacher @ East (552)
Classified:
• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, 7.5 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ Liberty (550)
• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, 7.5 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ @ East (553)
• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), 8 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ District (557)
Extra Duty:
• Assistant Football Coach, 2 positions @ TJHS (522 & 540)
• Head Volleyball Coach @ THS (530)
• Head Softball Coach @ THS (531)
• Head Cross Country Coach @ TJHS (541)
• Assistant Cross Country Coach @ TJHS (543)
• Oregon Youth Corps (OYC) Crew Member, 8 positions @ THS (547)
• Summer Paint Crew Member, 6 Positions (548)
• Head Baseball Coach @ THS (554)
Aufdermauer aufdermauerr@tillamook.k12.or.us (503) 842-4414, ext.
• Class of 2030 Class Advisor @ THS (558)
Substitute:
• Substitute Teacher (485)
• Support Staff Substitute (484)
To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us
(PERS). Tillamook
• The ability to work without direct supervision, work in a fast paced environment, be flexible with scheduling, and support individuals in the community.
• A valid drivers license and be able to pass Drug Screen and Background Check.
Janitorial Lawn Care/Crew Supervisor
$16.95 - $18.95 | Full/Part Time | Varied Shifts Full job description available on request. Must have:
• A working knowledge (or rapidly develop) of janitorial services and equipment procedures • Lawn care experience and equipment knowledge • A valid drivers license and be able to pass Drug Screen and Criminal History Check.
Vac/Sick/Holiday
Residential Direct Support Professional Full Time | Varied Shifts
$16.95 - $19.95
Full job description available on request.
Must have:
• Ability to prepare meals, administer medications, and assist with daily living skills.
• The ability to work without direct supervision, work in a fast paced environment, be flexible with scheduling, and support individuals in the home & community.
• A valid drivers license and be able to pass Drug Screen and Background Check.
Competitive Benefits Package: Paid Vac/Sick/Holiday Leave Generous 401K Plan
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HH26-234 SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE: Fairview Water District is accepting sealed bids for the sale of two surplus water storage tanks approximately 10’x12’. Buyer is responsible for inspection, loading, transport, and re
DISTRICT BOARD OF
ANNOUNCES BOARD VACANCY ZONE 6 Neah-Kah-Nie School District Board of Directors announcess a vacancy in Zone 6 which shares a common boundary with Zone 5. This zone has a common boundary with zone 5 and includes the areas of the Twin Rocks, West Garibaldi and East Garibaldi precincts except for that area of the
moval. Minimum bid: $5,000 for both tanks. Sealed bids must be received at 403 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 no later than 3:30 PM on June 10, 2026. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sale authorized pursuant to Resolution 2025-05. For information on inspection arrangements, contact Michael Ostensen at (503) 8424333. 6/2/26 HH26-237 NEAH-KAH-NIE
Tillamook County Church Services
Bay City
BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A warm and friendly congregation.
5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Rev. Jonathan Mead. Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors! Cloverdale HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD 41507 Oretown Rd E Cloverdale, OR 97112 (541) 671-5588 11 a.m. Sunday Church Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study
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Garibaldi NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626
Sam McRae
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us.
HIS GATHERING
Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net
at 10:30 a.m.
Nehalem
NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612
Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.
Food Pantry
Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November - February noon to 4 p.m.
Nehalem Senior Lunches
Tuesday & Thursday served at noon email: nbumcnsl2020@gmail.com
Netarts
NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH
4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375
Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com
Website: www.netartsfriends.org
Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth
Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Nursery available Handicap Accessible Small Groups All are welcome!
Pacific City
NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229 Rev. Ken Hood
www.nestuccavalleypc.org
Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.
Open communion the first Sunday of each month
Regular services Sunday 10 a.m.
Everyone is welcome
PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH
35220 Brooten Road
(Adjacent Post Office)
Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 11:15 a.m.
Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com
All are welcome!
Rockaway Beach
ST. MARY BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH
275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390) Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com
Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti
Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)
Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)
Weekdays: Monday (9:30 a.m.)
Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.)
Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)
Tillamook
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA)
5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598
https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com
9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
11a.m. Morning Worship
6 p.m. Evening Service Nursery provided for all services Everyone Welcome
TILLAMOOK NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549
Pastor Josh Myers Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship
LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com Pastor Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the
and
music.
of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE!
EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141
Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213
Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome.
OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH
2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446
Pastor Kevin Birdsong
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m.
“The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com
Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m.
Wednesday (Midday Prayer): 12.15 p.m., with coffee available from 11 a.m.
All are welcome -- wherever you are on your faith journey. www.stalbanstillamook.org
TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555 www.tillamookchristiancenter.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
Twin Rocks precinct which lies in Zones 3 & 4. The board will exercise its normal process of posting the opening for 20 days, take applications, conduct interviews and appoint someone to that position. You may contact the Tillamook County Clerk’s office at 503-355-3402 to verify that your address falls within the correct zone. The requirements for serving on the school board are that you must be a registered voter, have lived within the district for one year, and be a resident in the zone from which the vacancy has occurred. For an application please contact Karen Wheeler at 503-355-3506.
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HH26-241 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Application 2026-01, Conditional Use and Design Review Kenneth Ulbricht, Botts Marsh LLC, owner Tax Lots 2N1002BC04600, 2N1002BC04700, and 2N1002BC04800, City of Wheeler Anticipating an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision on this case, notice is hereby given the City of Wheeler City Council will be holding a public hearing on the appeal June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Wheeler City Hall, 775 Wheeler, OR 97147. If no appeal is filed, a hearing will not take place. Anyone desiring to speak for or against the proposal subject may do so in person, virtually, or by representation at the hearing. Written comments
may also be filed with the City of Wheeler prior to the public hearing. Failure to raise issues in this review with sufficient specificity to afford the City Council an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. Further, failure to raise constitutional issues in this proceeding will preclude an action for damages in circuit court. A copy of the staff report will be available at least seven days prior to the hearing for inspection at no cost, or a copy can be obtained for $.25/page. If you need any special accommodation to participate in the hearing, please notify City Hall 24 hours before the meeting. For further information please contact Paul Shively,
