Reflections on 250 Years By Butch Freedman Do I love my country? Frankly, not so much these past few years. How could I—or anybody? Look at the evidence of what…
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!
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Sarah Hagopian, Prevention Intern, Tillamook Family Counseling Center These days, you’ve probably heard plenty about the risks of teens trying or using substances. As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned…
Meet Ranger & Hazel, United Paws Kittens of the Week
Ready for some new friends? Meet Ranger and Hazel, United Paws featured Kittens. For Ranger and Hazel, life started out in a rough and scary way. They were found sick and abandoned…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Sanity on the Fourth?
By Butch Freedman I’m not holding my breath. Yes, it’s that time of year. The true beginning of summer festivities — vacation time, outdoor picnics, kids and teachers freed from the classroom,…
Historic Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Tillamook Main Library Maxwell Park July 4th at 11 AM
CELEBRATE JULY 4 with The Declaration of Independence at Maxwell Library Park Next to the Main Tillamook Library 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by Tillamook Association of Performing Arts (TAPA) and the Tillamook County…
From ballot to building: Tillamook School District #9 bond-funded projects begin
School’s out for the summer, but Tillamook School District facilities are buzzing with renovations thanks to bond funding. In May 2025, voters supported Measure 29-182 that created a bond for TSD9 worth…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Down in the Dumps
By Butch Freedman It is early morning and, not surprisingly for this part of the world, it is raining. You sit in your favorite chair scrolling through the day’s news. The more…
Celebrating 1st Anniversary Art Sale at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery – June 24-28
We’re celebrating a full year of art, community, and creativity — and you’re invited to join us! Our Anniversary Art Sale runs this weekend, June 25–28, with special offers throughout the gallery…
Tillamook County Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary of Wellness Coalition – Making Healthy Happen
A “Year of Wellness” kicked off in 2016 with a declaration from the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners to improve the health of Tillamook County. Since that declaration, ten years of…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Reflection of Himself
By Butch Freedman The latest fiasco It never ends with this guy. But the latest outrage climbs to the top. It’s not as consequential as his failed wars, or the incredible level…
