Story by Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman Drumming. Chanting. Dancing. Leaping. Notes from a flute trilling in the air. Brilliantly colored regalia and plumage flashing in the sunlight. …
BUTCH’S BLOG: Equanimity in Troubled Times
By Robert Freedman Equanimity: a mental or emotional calm, balance, and composure, especially during difficult times, stress, or bad news. It comes from the Latin word aequanimitas, meaning an even or…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Vehicle Associated with 2025 Missing Persons Case Located in Jones Creek Area
On August 14, 2026, loggers working in the Jones Creek area off Hwy 6 discovered a vehicle that appears to have driven off the road and careened down a steep hillside….
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Wildland Fire Report 8/17/26
There are approximately 8,439 personnel assigned to the 22 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Reimagining Our Roads
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 8/17/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Let’s begin today with some good news. Following the devastating wildfires of 2020, Oregon and the Federal government passed legislation that…
MORE ABOUT AI – Surveillance Pricing: What’s Looking Over My Shoulder
By Neal Lemery Have you wondered how artificial intelligence has moved into your life, and subtly affected your decision-making? A very real commercial practice now seems to be thriving in our lives…
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week
Ready for a new friend? Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. This beautiful orange & dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes might be just the companion you…
Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually Aug. 21
The Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21. The agenda includes an update on performance measures for the Western Oregon State Forests Management…
NCCWP Calls for Public Opposition to Pesticide Spraying Near Rockaway Beach Water Source
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection is urging residents to speak out against two planned pesticide spraying operations covering 99.8 acres of timberland east of Rockaway Beach and Nedonna Beach. One of…
Tide to Tank Summit Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Oregon’s Live Seafood Systems
Coastal residents and seafood lovers curious about how Oregon-caught fish and shellfish make it to local plates will get a closer look next month at the Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems…
