Robots aren’t new. They’ve been around in some form for over a century, automating everything from the horse and buggy, to the factory that makes the horseless carriage. What is new however…
Author: Cara Mico, Assistant Editor
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!
Watt’s the Charge? A Look at Batteries on Earth Day!
OIOpublisher This Earth Day let’s take a look at energy storage! The world is filled with so much doom and gloom, especially when it comes to the environment and climate change. Instead…
Rally to Protect Drinking Water Calls for Community Action in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Residents of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, are rallying together to address urgent concerns about their local water supply. The North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) has organized a “Rally to Protect Drinking…
Kari Fleisher, Candidate for Tillamook County Assessor’s Office
Kari Fleisher graciously sat down with me and entertained my questions. I found her to be warm, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind, especially given the nature of my questions. (I have strong opinions…
Homelessness in Tillamook County and on the West Coast
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Homelessness in Tillamook County diverges from patterns seen in larger West Coast cities due to its challenging outdoor living conditions, including severe weather and limited urban resources….
Engaging Civic Discourse: Senator Jeff Merkley Hosts Tillamook County Town Hall
In a spirited commitment to fostering civic engagement and dialogue, Senator Jeff Merkley is set to host his 544th open town hall meeting, marking his fourth of the year, in Tillamook, Oregon….
Marianne Monson’s Journey Through Women’s Untold Stories
Marianne Monson, a distinguished author known for her exploration of women’s history, will be at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita on Wednesday, March 27, as part of a closing…
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Weather
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, March 21, 2024 Weather We had some rain this morning associated with a weak front pushing northward which gave the area from around ¾ to a little over…
The Supreme Court Hears a Case on Government Censorship
There’s a reason the first amendment of the bill of rights in the constitution is “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or…
Starship’s March 14 Launch a Go
If you’re a space nerd, you might be happy to hear that SpaceX will launch Starship for another test flight on March 14, 2024. They’re ramping up the testing of their largest…