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…
INDIVISIBLE: America’s 250th
By Leah Greenberg, Indivisible Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director Saturday is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Let’s just get it out of the way upfront: This is a very weird…
AMERICA’S 250: Liberty, National Security and Government Surveillance — Historical Lessons and the Meaning of American Citizenship that Marks 250 Years of our Nation’s Founding
By Robin Kostrikin Throughout American history, periods of national crisis have frequently resulted in an expansion of government authority. Wars, terrorist attacks, and domestic emergencies have often prompted policymakers to enact legislation…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAIRY PARADE 2026 – PHOTOS/VIDEO BY DON BACKMAN
As we anticipate 4th of July parades tomorrow – Rockaway Beach at 11 am, Manzanita at 1 pm – let’s take a few minutes and enjoy a slide show of images from…
Celebrating 250 Years – A 1776 Picnic & Recipes from American Cookery- First American Cookbook (1796)
Independence Day celebrations always involve food, as you enjoy your barbecues and picnics this 4th of July, think about what would a meal look like 250 years ago? American Cookery was the…
Helping Us Give & Get Support – HUGGS TIME: Grief Gathering Wednesday July 8th
HUGGS – Helping Us Give & Get Support – a local grassroots organization that provides funding for a variety of community programs, including monthly Teen Night, Community Conversations and more – is…
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN? Every Patronus Will Lead Our Parade
By Watt Childress “I mean patriotism – love for your country and your neighbors. There’s a difference, Mr. Bode, between the state, or any other organization, and the country.” – from the…
