Meet the United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Sapote, Cherimoya, Lilikoi, Jujube and Pepina! They are so juicy sweet we named them after tropical fruits. These cuties were born on May 22nd…
Author: United Paws of Tillamook
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
Local Impacts of Federal Funding Bill: OSU Extension SNAP Educator Position to End
EDITOR’S NOTE: I know the woman featured in this letter, and the impacts that she has made in the OSU SNAP Educator position (and anything she takes on.) There’s much more to…
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Tillamook Announces Closing at Year End
After 60 years as a congregation, St. Peter Lutheran Church in Tillamook has made the decision to close. It has been an honor to have been part of the religious life of…
Netarts Oceanside Volunteer Fire Fighter Association Pancake Breakfast Sat. Aug. 30th
Please join us Saturday August 30th at the Tim and Lori Carpenter Netarts Fire Station (1235 5th Street Loop Netarts) from 8 to 11am. This semi-annual tradition helps raise funds for the…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Rockaway Community Meeting Aug. 26
Please join NCCWP for a Community Monthly Meeting on August 26, 2025 from 6-7:30pm at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall in Rockaway Beach to discuss how we can save our…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: The Logging Crew
Meet the Logging Crew – five kittens determined to make the most out of every day! This silly crew is into serious fun! These kittens have been fostered in a loving home,…
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Student Essay, Video Contest
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will be sponsoring several contests in the area schools again this fall. Information has been provided to area schools from pre-school through the 12th grade….
NEAH-KAH-NIE ROBOTICS: FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Kickoff Sept. 6th
On September 6th NKN Robotics will be hosting a FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff event. FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an international robotics competition for students in grades 7-12. It’s more than just…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Sully & Simon
Meet Sully and Simon, United Paws’ Kittens of the Week. These brothers were abandoned, rescued by United Paws, and fostered in a loving home. Simon and Sully will fit beautifully in a…
Funding for Fair Elections
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy – but they require investment. In 2020, Congress appropriated $825 million to help states run secure, accessible elections. For 2025, that number has…