Ziply’s current broadband network in northwest Oregon. Blue is broadband, green is fiber. Photo courtesy Ziply website The rural portions of Washington County have always struggled to gain access to high speed internet, with some regions solely relying on satellite or microwave options, while others are on copper lines now[Read More…]
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Salmonberry Trail officials seek members for planning committee
Cochran Pond near Timber in February 2019. Photo: Paula Rene Grimes TIMBER – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency is forging ahead with plans for the Salmonberry Trail, and for the next portion of the trail planning process, seeks members of the Timber community and other members of far west Washington[Read More…]
Timber woman wanted by police after nearly running over state trooper in Banks
Photo from the scene courtesy of Washington County Sheriff’s Office BANKS – Police are looking for a Timber resident who, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, nearly ran over a state trooper in Banks, struck the state trooper’s vehicle, and then sped away toward Seaside before apparently abandoning her[Read More…]
West Oregon Electric Co-op director sets Timber meeting for Nov. 12
West Oregon Electric Co-op headquarters in Vernonia. Photo: Chas Hundley TIMBER – Newly elected West Oregon Electric Co-op board member Erika Paleck is holding a community meeting with several other officers of the utility cooperative on Tuesday, November 12 in Timber. The meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Timber[Read More…]
A look at last year’s Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency activities
State parks director Lisa Sumption and State Forester Peter Daugherty sign the lease agreement with the Port of Tillamook Bay at an April 6, 2018 STIA meeting in Tillamook. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) compiled a report to show their achievements and actions, as[Read More…]
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