By Leanna Coy, FNP Many people feeling stress, anxiety, fear, and anger right now. Seeing images of people being taken, jailed, beaten, and killed in our streets can feel overwhelming. The news…
STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND AMERICAN VALUES
By Sandy Johnson One positive aspect of having a “slow” season on the coast is that our residents and business owners have more time to visit, one on one. I have taken…
Liberal? Libertarian? How about Plowshare Conservative?
By Watt Childress When a liberal friend recently called me a libertarian, I bristled. If I thought she was a libertarian, I would have taken it as a compliment.But yeah, she’s right….
No Spray Permits – State Highways Due by March 1st
Did you know that you must apply for a No Spray Permit with Oregon Department of Transportation to prevent herbicide spraying adjacent to a State Highway along your property? Installing “No Spray”…
Help Feed Kids This Summer: Schools and Community Organizations Needed to Offer Meals Through Summer Food Service Program
Grant funds of up to $20,000 are available to start up or expand summer meal programs for children and teens. Eligibility assessments are due by March 1, 2026. (Salem, OR) – The Oregon…
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE: ‘Broad consensus’ on safety, benefits of American Academy of Pediatricians-recommended immunizations
What you need to know: American Academy of Pediatricians issues annual update to its Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. The schedule reflects the most current science-based safety and benefits of immunizations….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Whither Go Our Roads??
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 1/26/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Have you heard the joke that if you ask two lawyers a question, you will likely get three answers? Here’s…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT February 2026 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: • February 4, 2026, NRU o Board of Directors Meeting Location: Portland, OR •…
Bay City Arts Center Announces Executive Director and Upcoming Events – Art & Music
The Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the new appointment of an Executive Director. After 25 years, we are busier than ever, with growing demand for…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Day Off From the World
By Butch Freedman I’m having a hard time focusing these days, feeling too distracted by the awful events continually fired at our collective consciousness every day. It feels like a nightmare I…