The Morning Star Delay (1855) On January 4, 1855, the Morning Star of Tillamook—the first ship ever registered in Tillamook County—was still stuck on its launch skids. The Launch Struggle: After being christened on…
BOOK REVIEW: Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez
By Jim Heffernan Michael E. Mann, a distinguished climate scientist professor, and Peter J Hotez, a noted scientist and pediatrician, got together to produce a very good book about anti-science, which threatens…
OP/ED: Who Are We?
By Kim and Mark Cavatorta It’s the season for celebrating love and kinship, but really every season of the year we celebrate love of family, friends, and neighbors. That’s what makes us…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Highway 6 Closed in Both Directions Near Milepost 35 Today, Jan. 4; Remains Closed Indefinitely
Highway 6 is currently fully closed in both eastbound and westbound directions near milepost 35 due to construction to repair the washed-out section of roadway. The full closure began this morning Sunday…
ON THIS DAY IN LOCAL HISTORY – January 3, 1881: Tragic Shipwreck Lupatia, Just Weeks Before Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Lit
On January 3rd in Tillamook County history, the significant event was the 1881 wreck of the British sailing ship Lupata off Tillamook Head, causing 23 deaths in thick fog and rough seas,…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Freckles
Meet Freckles, a beautiful cat with a tabby face and tail and a mostly all white body with decorative patches along her back. It is hard to believe this friendly and sociable…
Dear Congress: Venezuela
What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators this morning: I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional…
I’VE BEEN THINKING … From Thomas Paine to Timothy Snyder
By Jim Heffernan Suddenly, I’m thinking a lot about Thomas Paine. He was the man who 250 years ago wrote the famous words: “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The…
Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters collect toys for 300 local children
Sometimes, Santa needs a little extra help and this year Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters were ready to pitch in. At their Santa’s Toy Bag event hosted at Fred Meyer on…
ASTROLOGY: Full Moon in Cancer 2026 – Set some gentle goals for 2026
By Madame Dana Zia Set goals for Self-care This first Full Moon in Cancer on the 3rd of January is a nudge from the Cosmos to consider how to care for ourselves…