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Good morning Tillamook! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What new gyms and facilities are coming to Tillamook schools next?
  • See why Tillamook People's Utility District ranks among Oregon's top workplaces.
  • How will Tillamook challenge undefeated Banks in their October 8 clash?

Also on today's calendar: Tillamook Main Library Storytime: Preschool and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sarah S.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. TSD bond projects progress (tillamookheadlightherald.com) — Major construction funded by Tillamook's voter-approved school bond is moving ahead, with Liberty Elementary's entrance upgrade and a seismic retrofit already finished. Next up are a new fieldhouse at Tillamook High School and new gyms at East Elementary and Tillamook Junior High, as district leaders work to stretch $37 million in improvements for local students.
   

2. Top Workplaces 2026: Meet 34 great small Oregon and SW Washington employers (oregonlive.com) — Tillamook People's Utility District has been named one of the Top Workplaces of 2026 among small employers in Oregon and Southwest Washington, recognized for strong employee engagement. With 83 regional employees and headquarters in Tillamook, the nonprofit utility stands out alongside companies from Portland, Bend, and beyond, underscoring local job quality and workplace culture.
   

3. High school football: Forest Grove, Banks win big (youroregonnews.com) — Banks' undefeated football team is gearing up to host Tillamook on October 8, part of a tough four-game stretch that also includes Scappoose, Seaside, and Taft. The story recaps Forest Grove and Banks' latest wins while hinting that Tillamook will be one of Banks' key midseason tests.
   

4. Report: Oregon coast ripe for native shellfish, seaweed ventures (statenews.net) — A new study finds Oregon's coast, including waters near Tillamook Bay, is well-suited for expanding native shellfish and seaweed farming that could boost local ecosystems and coastal economies. The Nature Conservancy is already partnering with an oyster farm in nearby Netarts Bay to grow native Olympia oysters, and early results show the new population is thriving.
   

📸 Around Tillamook

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Long-time neighborhood gathering place with great food and atmosphere.
    Sunny outside tables and comfortable interior, with friendly welcoming staff and service. RI Cafe sponsors and supports a wide range of community… (Nextdoor Cape Meares)
  • Luxury Coastal Vacations posted a job opening for Housekeeper Contract - Pacific City in Pacific City. Apply here.
  • MasterCorp posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Wyndham Worldmark Seaside Resort, Seaside, OR in Manzanita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tillamook here.

Ok Tillamook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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