By Butch Freedman As the world appears to crater around us, and our president drags us closer and closer to the abyss, I find myself ever more in need of escape. Here…
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!
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Shanda*
By Butch Freedman *Shanda is the Yiddish word for shame, a disgrace to the family. It drives me crazy, as a Jewish person, that trump and the republican flunkies attack our elite…
United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Meet Tango & Cash
Introducing Tango and Cash, two of the fabulous kittens at United Paws of Tillamook. Tango and Cash were abandoned in a remote area of North County and rescued by a United Paws…
White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest Saturday April 4
White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest Saturday April 4, 2026 from 11-2 Spring is here and the White Clover Grange is celebrating with our annual Spring Gardenfest! Come for your spring garden starts,…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Maybe It’s All a Bad Dream
By Butch Freedman This has been a miserable 14 months for our country, no doubt about it. All of the institutions and norms of democracy have been under attack by the far-right…
Tillamook Lightwave Board Meeting March 24, 2026
Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting March 24, 2026 The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room is located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The…
White Clover Grange Grafting Workshop March 28
White Clover Grange Grafting Workshop March 28, from 1-4 Interested in learning the art of grafting fruit trees? The White Clover Grange will be hosting a grafting workshop on March 28 from…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Where’s Karma When We Need It?
By Butch Freedman I used to think that karma was real, that, in the end, people got what they deserved based on their life actions. Some folks might think of that as…
CALL FOR ART- NORTH COAST ARTISTS BRING MAY FLOWERS TO BLUE WATER FINE ART GALLERY
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for May Flowers, our first community exhibition celebrating the colors and renewal of spring along the Oregon Coast. Artists may submit up to…
Bay to Basin Speaker Series by Tillamook Bay Watershed Council March 18th features Forester Dave Wells – 50 Years in the Woods
Please join Tillamook Bay Watershed Council for our third event in our Bay to Basin speaker series. This FREE event will feature local Forester Dave Wells. When: Wednesday March 18th, 6:00 PM…