The Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Arts Music & Cultural Foundation (NCAM) announces the 4th Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous (RWR), a three-day celebration of storytelling and coastal creativity taking place April 24–26, 2026 in Rockaway…
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BUTCH’S BLOG: The Sleazies – 1st Annual Cabinet Awards
By Butch Freedman Most Incompetent: This was a very difficult selection, as so many of the members qualified. But after careful consideration, the one cabinet member who stands above the rest, despite…
“Targeting Iran” – Locally made anti-war documentary
12 years ago, Chuck Mclaughlin of Nehalem brought writer David Barsamian to the Hoffman Center in Manzanita as part of David’s TARGETING IRAN book tour. I met David, and, I had seen…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Crass and Deranged
By Butch Freedman I’d wager even his base knows who the above headline refers to. The man is completely out of control. Snapping out endless lies in a vain attempt to cover…
United Paws Has Something Purr-Fect for Everyone!
At United Paws, we are fostering so many fabulous felines that we couldn’t choose just one to feature this week. If you are looking for a new furry friend, we encourage you…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION Presents Coastal Futures: The Path Forward April 18th in Rockaway Beach, Virtual
This coming Saturday, April 18th at 10am at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall, 275 S. Pacific Street, Rockaway Beach NCCWP is excited to present “Coastal Futures: The Path Forward,” presented…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Growing Older, Growing Wiser?
By Butch Freedman “Anyone who survives childhood has enough to write about for the rest of their lives.” Flannery O’Connor I’ve always found comfort in the above quote. I don’t think it…
Statement from the Tillamook County Democrats
In reference to the article authored by Constance Shimek and posted in the Tillamook County Pioneer on April 5: CALL TO ACTION: PRIMARY COMMITTEE PERSONS NEEDED FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY DEMOCRATS Constance Shimek…
BUTCH’S BLOG: How Long Can the Madness Persist?
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had many conversations with friends and family over the last day or so about what we can do as the foundations of our government continue to be eroded and…
TILLAMOOK BAY WATERSHED COUNCIL: Bay to Basin Speaker Series April 8th Focus on Salmon
Please join Tillamook Bay Watershed Council for their Bay to Basin speaker series. This FREE event will feature Habitat Restoration Biologist Cyndi Curtis and Sr. Program Manager for Wild Fish Kirk Blaine…