Dear Friends of North County Food Bank, As you know, North County Food Bank has been working for some time to build a new, permanent home for food distribution in north Tillamook…
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE: For the Love of Democracy Protest, Downtown Nehalem, Saturday Feb. 14
Wishing everyone Happy Valentine’s Day! The North County Resistance Protest is scheduled for February 14 from noon to 2 PM in Nehalem. We invite you to join us in celebrating our rights:…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Small Good Thing
By Butch Freedman I was not into it at first. Seemed overly friendly, even intrusive. I mean, you don’t do that with strangers, do you? My wife, Bev, did. She was fully…
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED – MIGHT ONE OF THEM BE YOU?
The US Department Veterans Affairs is looking for volunteer drivers. The job is transporting veterans from Tillamook to their VA medical appointments in Portland and Vancouver. We drive Monday through Friday, except…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Four Weeks to Go
EDITOR’S NOTE: We usually post Representative Gomberg’s updates on Tuesday … We share his updates as many of the issues that impact Lincoln County also impact Tillamook County, and he provides a…
OBITUARY: Michael Raiff Miller – August 11, 1942 – January 22, 2026
Michael Raiff Miller peacefully passed away on the evening of January 22, 2026, at his home on the Reeher Homestead property east of Tillamook along the Wilson River. He was 83. Mike…
OBITUARY: Ann Lenore Haggard – November 24, 1935 – February 11, 2026
Ann Lenore Haggard was born November 24, 1935 in Kerby, Oregon to Oval and Yada (Yocom) McClanahan and passed away February 11, 2026 in Rockaway Beach, Oregon at the age of 90….
WORDS OF WISDOM: A Stranger’s Story Gives Lesson in Listening
By Neal Lemery We were strangers, both stuck in limbo in a waiting room, with no place to go. He started talking, telling a story of moving here a month ago, enjoying…
BOOK REVIEW: Fighting Oligarchy by Bernie Sanders
By Jim Heffernan This book was published September 30, 2025 and I read it yesterday.(Feb. 8, 2026) It’s a slim 144 pages, tightly written and a partisan pleasure to read. The book…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Get school, child care vaccinations updated by Feb. 25; Walk-In Vaccine Clinic at Tillamook County Community Health Centers Feb. 22
New report shows access to vaccines among challenges parents, caregivers face ahead of school vaccination deadline Tillamook County Community Health Centers is hosting an All Ages Walk-in Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, February…