Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: One Congressman’s Viktor Orbán Mind Meld
“Should Viktor Orbán be offered asylum in the U.S.?” – Utah Senator Mike Lee By Marc C. Johnson Elements of the American far right felt a shudder down their weak spines recently….
SATIRE: Fictitious Manzanita Family Feud
By Will Stone Host: Steve Harvey [Theme music hits. Steve struts out, adjusting his colorful suit and flashing a big smile.] Steve Harvey: Welcome to Manzanita Family Feud, y’all! Where the only thing…
City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update May 5, 2026
By Charles McNeilly, Mayor Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of April 2026. One of our city’s priorities is to ensure we…
I Support Mary Faith Bell
To the Editor, I am writing to express my support for the re-election of Mary Faith Bell as County Commissioner. Commissioner Bell has proven herself to be a capable and dedicated leader…
Support Creation of Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District
I support the creation of the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District. This new district is needed to solve one problem that has plagued both Bay City Fire and Tillamook Fire District…
BIG NEWS FOR ROCKAWAY BEACH – ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE RECEIVES STATE FIRE MARSHAL GRANT FOR WILDFIRE SEASON STAFFING
Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the Wildfire Season Staffing Grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office. This critical funding allows…
NEHALEM BAY FIRE RESCUE: Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Nehalem River Sunday Night May 3rd
(PHOTOS BY PAXTON SELLARS) On Sunday May 3, 2026 at approximately 9:47 P.M. Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash into the Nehalem River…
NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANTS SALE – ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY MAY 9TH; KIDS ACTIVITIES, MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS & MORE!
When you buy plants from the Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s annual plant sale you are helping your community as well as adding green, color and food to your yard. That’s because the…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Few Fun Things to Begin May
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 5/4/26 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Let’s begin this week with a reminder that next Saturday, I’ve arranged a special opportunity for you to meet with…