Heart of Cartm and the City of Wheeler are co-hosting Nehalem Bay Pride 2026 on June 27–28, a two-day community celebration centered in Wheeler, Oregon. All events are free, drop-in, and open…
Author: Summer Michaud-Skog
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: The Surf Shack
By Butch Freedman Nobody thought it was a good idea when Wimpy opened the surf shop. But we also knew there was no stopping him. Maybe we were also secretly hoping we…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Renee Aufdermauer Fishing is often seen as a sport of patience or a quest for a trophy catch, but for those who spend their lives on the water, it’s clearly something…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER MUSUEM: Celebrate America’s 250th with “Lincoln’s Legacy” Special Exhibit
At a rural county museum in Oregon, you might expect antique farming equipment, local yearbooks, or taxidermy. What you probably wouldn’t expect is a surprisingly serious collection devoted to Abraham Lincoln —…
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Fine Art of Beachcombing
By Butch Freedman The two are almost inseparable. That is—living at the Coast and prowling along the beach looking for treasures. And, if you are diligent and keep your head down, the…
Meet Lynx, United Paws Kitten of the Week
Meet Lynx, United Paws Cat of the Week. Beautiful and exotic with swirling bands of gold and brown on thick fur that matches her large golden eyes, Lynx is described by her…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Living in Two Worlds
By Butch Freedman “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should,…
BUTCH’S BLOG: It’s Coming to a Head
By Butch Freedman If you saw the trump interview with Meet The Press — the one where he waddled off in a huff — you saw a man besieged and tormented by…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Artificial (lack of) Intelligence
By Butch Freedman I’ve tried to hide from this issue, pretending that it didn’t impact me, that I was now too old to worry about such things. But that was foolhardy of…
Meet BeMo, United Paws Cat of the Week
Meet BeMo – one of the amazing cats fostered by United Paws of Tillamook. With his luxuriously soft fur, a perfect white triangle framing his drop-dead gorgeous face, light green eyes showing…
