IRS Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Information

If you received one of these debit cards, they are NOT a scam.

Read the full story from Tillamook County Pioneer which includes information from the Internal Revenue Service about the cards.  THEY ARE NOT A SCAM.&nb...

TILLAMOOK LIGHTWAVE SOLICITING INPUT REGARDING BROADBAND SERVICES

Project Homeless Connect - Jan. 27 - 1 to 3pm

Sneaker wave threat this weekend - January 16-17

There is a high sneaker wave threat this weekend so be sure to stay aware! 

These high energy waves will run up higher onto beaches & can be very dangerous for both people & animals.

Support Local Restaurants - Outdoor Seating and Take-Out

Smoke alarms for residential installation

Tillamook County remains in Extreme Risk

Tillamook County remains in Extreme Risk effective January 15 through January 28.  The majority of the state will join us - there will be 26 counties in the Extreme Risk level, 2 at High Risk, 2 at Moderate Risk, and 6 at Lower Risk. Til...

Covid-19 Strategies for Tillamook County

This morning the North Tillamook Public Health Information Group gave a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners - "Covid-19 Strategies for Tillamook County: Fighting a pandemic from behind"

"A presentation from the North Tillamook ...

Updated Info from Neah Kah Nie School District #56

Read on...

Burn Ban Lifted

Oregon Food Bank awarded $140,000 grant

Oregon Food Bank was recently awarded a $140,000 grant from the Oregon DEQ. These funds will be utilized through May 2021, boosting hunger relief efforts at a time of unprecedented demand while keeping additional food waste out of landfills. 

The ...

Tillamook Bay Seafoods goes global

Going global. This expansion is a direct result of the SDC payment program as established by the City of Garibaldi. Much like an enterprise zone, SDC financing allows communities to provide economic incentives to businesses and projects that would otherwi...

Secretary of State Bev Clarno Issues Statement Regarding USPS

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Laura Fosmire | laura.fosmire@oregon.gov

DATE: August 14, 2020

SALEM, OR — On July 31, Secretary of State Bev Clarno received a letter from the United States Postal Service (USPS) General Counsel, as did elections officials a...

OREGON – CARES Act Fisheries Assistance

WHAT:OREGON – CARES Act Fisheries Assistance

WHEN:Oregon’s application period for potential assistance for COVID-19 impacts to fishing-related businesses is now open and extends through Sept. 8, 2020.

WHO:Commercial harvesters, Commercia...

Garibaldi Fire Volunteers Needed

Garibaldi Fire needs volunteers! We are in dire need of volunteers! 

If anyone is interested and lives or works in Garibaldi or the Rural Fire District, please contact Jay at 503-322-3635 or come to the fire hall on Tuesdays at 7pm.

Rent Assistance Update/Oregon’s eviction moratorium extended to September 30

On June 5, the Oregon legislative Emergency Board approved additional funds through the CARES Act for Coronavirus Relief, including support for rental assistance. CARE, Inc. has received $455,000 to support renters in Tillamook County between now and the ...

Mental Health in Young Children

From the Oregon Health Authority:

"It’s been an unusual summer, to say the least. With many summer activities rescheduled or canceled and the uncertainty of how school will operate in the fall, children may be experiencing stress.

Ch...

Oregon Health Plan

Has your monthly income changed? Need health care? You may qualify for free Oregon Health Plan coverage.

The Oregon Health Plan is free health coverage for those who qualify. You can get OHP even if you have been denied in the past.

Applying for OHP is easi...

Find a COVID-19 testing site

Are you wondering where you can find a COVID-19 testing site and when you can go?

Adventist Health Tillamook - Hospital1000 3rd St, Tillamook, OR 97141(503) 842-4444Open 24 hours

Screening Required/Restrictions Apply

Tillamook County Community Health Center ...

Governor Kate Brown issues new STATEWIDE rules effective July 24th

Governor Kate Brown issues new STATEWIDE rules effective July 24th:

**Face coverings are required for age 5 and up

**Restaurants and bars must close at 10pm statewide, regardless of phase

**Face coverings are now required when exercising indoors, plus outdoo...

$200 million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund Approved

The legislative Emergency Board today approved more than $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars to provide further economic support for Oregonians and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Highlights:

● $25.6 million ...

"Move Over" law update

The "MOVE OVER" law was updated this year to include ALL motor vehicles not just EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

"In Oregon, you must move over to a non-adjacent lane – or slow down by at least five miles under the speed limit – when...

UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATE

IF YOU HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT... you may have a $500 emergency relief check waiting for you soon.

Today the legislative Emergency Board today approved more than $200 million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars t...

Updates from Governor Kate Brown

Governor Kate Brown announced today during her press conference:

- a ban on indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people (click on picture below to see exclusions)

- effective July 15 masks will be required outdoors if 6 feet of distance cannot be mainta...

Vacancy on Planning Commission

Library Book Pickup Hours Changed

The Garibaldi branch will now have pickup available from 12pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Also, you no longer need to schedule a time to pickup, but please call ahead (503-322-2100) so Norma can gather the books you request and have them ready for you ...

State of Emergency extended to September 4th

Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order 20-30 extending the state of emergency another 60 days until September 4th.

Also,Tillamook County Board of Commissioners extended Tillamook County’s state of emergency, as well.  This will ensur...

Residential and commercial eviction bans extended

Residential and commercial eviction bans have been extended through September 30th.

Eviction moratorium (HB 4213): Oregon’s eviction moratorium is now extended to September 30 for both residential and commercial tenants. After the moratorium is o...

Press Conference on Mandatory Face Masks

Governor Kate Brown’s held a press briefing this morning - July 1 - to discuss the state of COVID-19 in Oregon, including her statewide face covering requirement for indoor public spaces and her extension of the COVID-19 state of emergency.&...

11th positive case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County

Tillamook County Community Health Centers announces the 11th positive case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County.

https://tillamookchc.org/11th-positive-case/?fbclid=IwAR3PSAAOZKm5d91kR1azUNTvL1o-KQeRjTEOiNOCgTdhmrSFQDKM9Srin1E 

#staysafe #masksrequireds...

Minimum wage increased July 1st

STATEWIDE Face Mask Requirement effective July 1st

Effective July 1, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a STATEWIDE requirement to wear face mask, face shield, or face covering!

"Face coverings are required for indoor public spaces in every county effective July 1st. Children under 12 years of age,...

Oregon Health Authority Face Covering Facts

1. Cloth masks don’t increase your risk of infection;
2. Face coverings are an effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19;
3. Wearing a face covering does not put you at risk for inhaling too much carbon dioxide; and
4. Wearing a face covering does not cause...

COVID-19 testing and antibody tests

There’s been a lot of questions about COVID-19 testing and the antibody tests.  As of today (June 23, 2020) 1087 tests have been administered in Tillamook County, of that only 7 tests have been positive.  Tillamook County has a...

OREGON SUPREME COURT SIDES WITH GOV. KATE BROWN ON COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Justices on the Oregon Supreme Court ruled against a group of churches and individuals.

The Oregon Supreme Court ordered the Baker County judge to throw out the preliminary injunction that had found Gov. Kate Brown’s executive "Stay Home Sav...

Governor Kate Brown announces Statewide “pause” on Reopening

Governor Kate Brown and other health officials held a press conference today to explain the rationale behind the week-long, statewide “pause”.  Brown said this is more of a caution sign rather than a full-on stop sign. &nb...

#EatOregonSeafood initiative launched

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), the Oregon seafood industry, and Oregon Sea Grant have launched the #EatOregonSeafood initiative to encourage Oregonians and Washingtonians to purchase and prepare Oregon seafood at home amid the pandemic to sup...

Law enforcement agrees to Citation moratorium extension

Due to the DMV being closed from March 18 to June 2, there is an expected backlog of 3 months.

Oregon law enforcement agencies have agreed to extended the citation moratorium through October 1 for expired driver licenses, permits, ID cards, and vehicle reg...

Reopening Guidance Tool

Guidance visual for each phase.  See what can open now that we are in Phase II in Tillamook County as of June 8th.

Read on...

Contract Tracing Info

Although Tillamook County has been lucky in that we have only had 6 confirmed case thus far, our surrounding communities have had significant increases recently.   

Read this post from the Newport Oregon Mayor regarding the the Pacific Se...

Ready Schools, Safe Learners plan for the 2020-2021 school year

Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education announced the Ready Schools, Safe Learners plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

Under the direction of Governor Kate Brown, the ODE has worked closely with the OHA to put together a blueprint of...

Garibaldi Water Quality Report

2019 Public Water System Consumer Confidence Report

The City of Garibaldi is pleased to present our annual Water Quality Report for 2019. This report provides information about our municipal drinking water and the system that provides it. We also want you ...

ODOT wants your feedback about road funding

Garibaldi Bus Stop Plan

Effective May 18, 2020, “flag stops” will be prohibited within the downtown Garibaldi area to improve schedule reliability and safety of our passengers and general public.

Bus stops will be limited to the two (2) official (northbound an...

City Council approves Resolution to allow transient lodging to re-open

The City Council of Garibaldi passed Resolution 2020-06 last night and will be allowing transient lodging to re-open throughout the City on May 28th, 2020. If you plan a visit, please see our listing of current businesses that are open at this time, we lo...

Rent Assistance Info - $75,000 allotted to Tillamook County

In need of rent assistance? Contact CARE immediately.  

Oregon Housing and Community Services Agency (OHCS) has created a Rent Relief Program to provide assistance to people who have experienced loss of income and are at risk of homelessness due t...

Xfinity WiFi Hotspot Access Opens Nationwide in Response to Coronavirus

Everyone can now access 1.5 million out-of-home Xfinity WiFi hotspots for free: These hotspots are normally located in business areas, retail locations and transit areas.

To find your nearest hotspot, enter your zip code. Once you are at the location, foll...

STATUS OF ESTABLISHMENTS IN GARIBALDI

Click the link below to see the list of establishments in Garibaldi to find out if they are open or closed at this time and the capacity at which they are operating:

https://www.ci.garibaldi.or.us/DocumentCenter/View/1319/Status-of-Garibaldi-Establishments...

New webpage for COVID-19 food resources

Many of us need support accessing food right now, and there are new and expanded resources to help meet these needs. To make it easier to see what resources are available, the Department of Human Services has developed a new website to help connect Oregon...

Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits

Families who have experienced significant income loss may have become eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, and there is still time to apply. 

Apply online by clicking link below or contact your local school.

Benefits will be retroactive...

Community Assistance by CARE

Do you need help paying your electric bill (or other assistance)?

The Oregon Energy Fund provides funds for energy assistance to more than 30 partner agencies and nonprofits in Oregon. We have a local agency that has funds to help you out with this and man...

Cancellation of the 2020 Garibaldi Days Festival

Dear Community:

As the situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic is still currently unfolding and the future of limitations is unknown at this time, our Tourism Commission was faced with the difficult decision of cancelling the Garibaldi Days festival sch...

Multiple Links to Community Resources

VARIOUS RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY

Multilingual Resources: Oregon Health Authority (Under the Resources for the Community section) 

Income Assistance Resources:

• Federal stimulus check: 
  • https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economi...

Water continues to be safe to drink and use despite Coronavirus concerns

A message from our Public Works department to our water customers regarding your water quality during this pandemic:

The water is safe to drink and use as always. Our treatment and disinfection process kills viruses, including the Coronavirus. The United S...

Mayor Riggs statement re: social distancing

It has come to the City’s attention that in this time of crisis there may be some who are not taking social distancing suggestions made by state and federal health authorities with the depth to which the recommendations were intended. The best-k...

Tourism Commission Statement re: COVID-19/Garibaldi Days

March 20, 2020

Message from the Garibaldi Tourism Commission regarding Garibaldi Days and COVID-19:

The Garibaldi Tourism Commission does not intend to cancel or postpone Garibaldi Days at this time. We will continue planning as normal. Although there is li...

Letter to the Garibaldi Citizens from Mayor Judy Riggs