Tillamook, OR – In 2019, Food Roots and its partners embarked on a visionary journey to support the next generation of farmers. Inspired by the dreams of their founder, Shelly Bowe, they…
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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!
Geezer Tribe – How do you know if you’re old?
OIOpublisher By Linda Shaffer My mother is 94. I am lucky enough to talk to her daily. She tells me that she is old. Every day she makes her bed, works in…
Invitation to Comment on Best Practices for Community Engagement in Water Projects
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with a multi-agency team, is inviting public comments on a draft document detailing Best Practices for Community Engagement in the development of water…
Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity Launches 2024 Summer of Hope Online Auction
Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity Launches 2024 Summer of Hope Online Auction Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity has officially kicked off its annual Summer of Hope Online Auction, July 12-July 21, an…
Space. The Final Frontier… Or is it?
Your fellow humans have made amazing advancements in the race for space. Get in nerds we’re going to the moon, or Mars, and beyond! Hopefully not in a Boeing, which is unfortunate…
Possibly the Best Steak on the West Coast
Porterhouse in San Mateo has quickly become my top pick for Bay Area steak dining. I’ve had the pleasure of dining there twice, and both times, the restaurant delivered an exceptional experience….
Doom Less, Do More – The Changing World and Oceanic Health
In this ever-changing world there are few things that tell us what the world was like many thousands of years ago. Tree rings, soil samples, fossils, all paint a valuable picture of…
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats to Perform at NCRD Performing Arts Center
Nehalem, OR – Get ready for a blues extravaganza as Rick Estrin & The Nightcats take the stage at the NCRD Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Presented by the…
Tracking the Changes – Climate Science made Simple
We’re back with another article in our series on climate change! It’s been a hot minute (har-dee-har-har) so let’s take a moment to recap what’s happened since our last missive. Plastic continues…
Celebrating the Search: SETI Institute’s 2024 Drake Awards Illuminate the Quest for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
The SETI Institute’s 2024 Drake Awards ceremony took place last Thursday at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, honoring significant contributions to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This event brought…