By Neal Lemery Celebrating an anniversary of the founding of one’s country is cause for reflection, and, in these times, cautious and thoughtful contemplation. It seems like a time where we are…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Is This Thing Still Working?
Reflections on 250 Years By Butch Freedman Do I love my country? Frankly, not so much these past few years. How could I—or anybody? Look at the evidence of what…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Sarah Hagopian, Prevention Intern, Tillamook Family Counseling Center These days, you’ve probably heard plenty about the risks of teens trying or using substances. As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned…
VIEW FROM HERE: Let’s Make America’s 250th a Celebration of History, Civics, and Community
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a letter sent to Tillamook County Commissioners regarding their resolution on the agenda today July 1st – A resolution to commemorate/celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Nutrition Benefits for OHP members with complex health needs
New benefits will help improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. Salem, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is introducing two new nutrition benefits for eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members: a fruit and vegetable benefit and a pantry stocking benefit. These supports…
OREGON STATE PARKS: CHECK OUT OREGON STATE PARKS PASS WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD AT TILLAMOOK MAIN LIBRARY
Borrow an Oregon State Parks parking permit for free at 82 libraries statewide. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) and the State Library of Oregon are partnering to offer free state parks…
OREGON DEPT. OF LAND CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (DLCD): Coastal Shoreline Stabilization Rulemaking – Applications Open to Serve on a Rulemaking Advisory Committee
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD or department) is seeking volunteers to serve as members of a Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) for a rulemaking effort focused on coastal shoreline…
BAY CITY ARTS CENTER: Cape Meares Artist Collective Featured July Artist of the Month Exhibition, First Friday Opening July 3rd
Event Details Artist of the Month: Cape Meares Artist Collective Opening Reception: Friday, July 3, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. Second Gallery Showing: Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. Location: Bay City…
VIEW FROM HERE: CELEBRATE DAIRY MONTH, CONSIDER THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE OF THIS LAND
By Kiandre O’Neaque Clark Since June is Dairy Month, let’s talk about the land underneath the dairy farms. Tillamook’s dairy history is usually told as a pioneer success story: settlers arrived,…
IN GOOD HEALTH: With Grace, No Despair
Suffering is inevitable. Despair isn’t. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed There but for the Grace of God . . . This is the thought I often have when I see someone less fortunate,…
