By Romy Carver “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic, for which it stands, One nation, under God. Indivisible, with liberty and…
Meet Spice — United Paws Cat of the Week
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. If you need a little SPICE in your life, this orange and dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes is the kitty…
AMERICA 250: Celebrating Possibility & Diversity of America
By Kiandre O’Neaque Clark Yesterday America turned 250 years old, and I finally found a way to celebrate that feels completely true to me. America has never been made from one…
NETARTS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT: 4TH OF JULY MIRACLE – LOST FOUR-YEAR FOUND SAFE WITH HUGE TEAM EFFORT, RESPONSE
The above alert went out to Tillamook County residents on the evening of July 4, 2026. A family’s worst nightmare become a holiday celebration for all when Tillamook County first responders, and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: Traffic Advisory – South Prairie Road – Westbound Lane Closure July 6-24
To accommodate the City of Tillamook’s Water Main Project, the westbound lane on South Prairie Road will be closed Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., July 6–24, 2026. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Road Closure on 1st Street between Main & Ivy for Sewer Repair July 6-10
The City of Tillamook advises residents, businesses, and visitors of upcoming road construction on First Street in downtown Tillamook beginning Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, 2026, with work potentially extending…
JOIN SOLVE FOR JULY 5TH BEACH CLEANUPS
A Tradition of Coastal Care As people gather to celebrate July 4th and enjoy the Oregon Coast, our beaches see some of their busiest days of the year. On July 5,…
AMERICA 250: The Fourth of July, The Declaration of Independence – What does it mean to me?
By Don Backman “Mrs. Murphy, why does this (the Declaration of Independence) only say men? What about women?” “Well,” she replied, “the word men meant all mankind in those days. …
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Declaration at 250
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal … “ By Marc C. Johnson On February 22, 1861 the president-elect of the United States stopped in Philadelphia…
BUTCH’S BLOG: I Hate the Fourth
By Butch Freedman I woke up today with a knot in my gut. Still groggy, I wondered where it was coming from, then realized, today is July 4th. I’ve come to…
