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Community welcomed to Pelican Brewing-Siletz Bay ribbon cutting
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Senate, State Representative candidates make their case for your vote......................... 10
Vol. 16, No. 404 • October 7, 2022
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Pianist Mark Kaplan to open up Neskowin Chamber Music season with Oct. 16 concert Razor clamming closed from the Columbia River to Cascade Head
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border. Mussel harvesting is closed from the Columbia River to the north side of the Yachats River for elevated levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison. Mussel harvesting remains open from the south side of the Yachats River to the California border. Recreational bay clam and crab harvesting remain open along the entire Oregon coast. ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per month, as
tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits. For more information, call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at 800448-2474, the Food Safety Division at 503-986-4720, or visit oregon.gov/ ODA/programs/FoodSafety/Shellfish/ Pages/ShellfishClosures.aspx.
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) recently announced the closure of razor clam harvesting from the Columbia River south to Cascade Head (just north of Lincoln City). Recent lab results indicate the marine biotoxin domoic acid has exceeded the closure limit. Razor clam harvesting remains open from Cascade Head to the California
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Officials begin design development of Cape Kiwanda parking lot The Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot is now in design development. This follows the actions of the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, who, in September, 2022, approved the contract for the Kiwanda Corridor Project Design Team and gave them Notice To Proceed with detailed design of the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot. The design elements at the parking lot include new public restrooms; shower facilities; upgraded refuse & recycling; information kiosk; and safe routes for drop-offs, pedestrians, bikes, and the PC Shuttle. The Design Team is also planning for future EV Charging Stations, real-time parking information systems, and wayfinding connections to the six other project elements of the Kiwanda Corridor Project. The next steps for the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot include state and local permitting coordination this fall with a goal to complete design by March 2023 so that construction may complete just in time for peak season in the beginning of July 2023. This phase of the project is funded through Transient Lodging Taxes (TLT) and Pacific City’s day-use parking revenues. Future project development will hopefully be supported by grant awards and public support, along with these revenue streams. The Kiwanda Corridor Project ties together multiple County properties and supports the development of other public spaces with a thoughtfully programmed design that disperses crowds, creates opportunities for outdoor play and education, and promotes stewardship of Pacific City as a whole. The seven project elements include: Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot; Multi-Use Path; Webb Park; Jensen Property; NVCA Community Park; Wayfinding and Shuttle Services; and the Shorepine Village Boardwalk. Project values are Place (Honor the natural and built heritage of Pacific City), People: (Enhance the experience for the diverse range of people in Pacific City), Natural Environment (Prioritize sound ecological decisions and support sustainability), Fiscal Responsibility (Make efficient and responsible financial decisions and maintain affordability), Connectivity (Support and integrate multi-modal connectivity in and around Pacific City while prioritizing accessibility) and Safety (Prioritize everyday safety alongside emergency management). The Kiwanda Corridor Project Preferred Concept report and graphics can be found online at: https://tillamookcoast.com/ southcounty/kiwanda-corridor/. A printed version is also posted at the project repository in the South Tillamook County Library. For more information, please contact Rachel Hagerty, Tillamook County Chief of Staff, at rhagerty@co.tillamook.or.us.