By Butch Freedman “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” -MLK Jr. It’s easy to feel frustrated with the state of today’s political landscape. And…
Author: Butch Freedman
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!
LET’S TALK TILLAMOOK: STANDING UP FOR SANCTUARY
A conversation with Sidra Pierson of the Rural Organizing Project on Oregon Sanctuary Laws recorded on Thursday, October 1, 2026 Editor’s Note: This Q&A is based on an interview by…
“Character Work” Author Paul Susi at Tillamook Library Oct. 13th
Portland writer, theater artist and social services professional Paul Susi will be reading from his 2025 memoir “Character Work” at the Tillamook Library on Tuesday, Oct 13, 4 pm! Paul will…
Meet Hazel & Ranger, United Paws Cats of the Week
Meet Ranger and Hazel, two of the wonderful cats rescued and fostered by United Paws. Life for these two started out in a rough and scary way. Ranger and his sister,…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION HOSTS COASTAL FUTURES 2027 PRESENTATION OCT. 10
Come join North Coast Communities for Wathershed Protection this Saturday, October 10th at 11am for U of O students Coastal Futures 2027 Project! Below is the schedule for the event on…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Vote — as if your life depended on it
By Butch Freedman Existential: concerned with existence, especially human existence This upcoming election, I believe, is truly that high-stakes. The madman in the White House must be stopped. And though he…
The Ocean is Trying to Kill You
This season, do yourself, your family, and the Coast Guard a favor. Practice safe storm-watching. Pay attention to your children and pets. Smaller bodies succumb to the cold faster than larger…
It Feels Good to Feel Good – What thirty years of teaching fitness taught me about movement, motivation and Physical Intelligence
By Michelle Jenck, M.Ed. – Founder, the PQ Initiative I have been a fitness instructor for nearly thirty years. For six of those years, I taught college students who were taking…
Razor clams are closed on the coast – almost all other shellfish is open
Razor clams are closed on the whole Oregon coast. Everything else a Tillamook digger usually wants is open, with one date coming up fast on ocean crab. The Oregon Department of Agriculture…
Get Ready to Vote – Tillamook County Elections 2026
Tillamook County general elections take place this Nov. 3, 2026. Here’s what you need to know before you vote. The county clerk’s proof ballot includes 31 contests and 52 filed candidates, and…
