By Butch Freedman Today the pelicans returned, hundreds of them. I hadn’t seen them for a time and missed them, soaring over the surface of the waves like they do. They’re…
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!
BENEFIT NIGHT AT FORT GEORGE FOR NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION SEPT. 29
Mark your calendars for September 29th at Fort George Brewery in Astoria! North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) is holding a silent auction of nature-related art and items from local…
Meet Fiona & Finn, United Paws Kittens of the Week
Meet Fiona and Finn, two of the charming kittens at United Paws of Tillamook. Finn and Fiona are sweet siblings from a group of feral kittens rescued by United Paws. They…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Aging and Memory
By Butch Freedman “Time’s the thief of memory” ― Stephen King, The Gunslinger Let me begin with a very unsurprising confession: my memory is failing. And that’s a frightening fact of…
History of Kilchis Point Reserve talk at South County Library on September 24
The area of Kilchis Point is rich with history. It was the site of one of the largest permanent Native American villages on the Northern Oregon Coast. Tillamook County’s first European…
More Than a Number: How the National Diabetes Prevention Program Can Change Lives
By Galena Flores, Tillamook YMCA Lifestyle Coach & Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator “You are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.” Those words can be scary. For many people, they are…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Meet Siobhan & Brigid
Meet Brigid and Siobhan, United Paws Kittens of the Week! Brigid and Siobhan are beautiful tabby sisters from a group of feral kittens rescued by United Paws. They are thriving in…
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition grant impact: Bay City Arts Center
Each morning of camp, the Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) adapted to what campers needed for the day. Sometimes a rehearsal room, music studio, art space, and occasionally, a very forgiving…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Funny Money, Honey
By Butch Freedman Back when my kids were young and money was tight, going out to dinner was a rare treat. And when the wife and I decided we needed a…
I Voted for the Dentist, Not the Party
There are not many people I would willingly cross party lines for. Apparently, my dentist is one of them. Cyrus Javadi has been my dentist for years. When he first ran…
