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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!

Don’t Forget to Vote!

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

The voted ballot must be received in any county election office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night or postmarked by 5/21/2024.  Ballot Drop Locations Tillamook County Ballot Drop…

Darcy Jones is Running for Tillamook County Commissioner Office

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

OIOpublisher Darcy Jones, a lifelong Tillamook resident and an experienced excavating contractor, is running for Tillamook County Commissioner, Position Number 2. Throughout his 50-year career in excavation and over three decades as…

KaSandra Larson’s Bid for Tillamook County Assessor

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

KaSandra Larson, a lifelong resident and the current chief deputy assessor and tax collector for Tillamook County, is running for the role of County Assessor with a campaign deeply rooted in community…

Paul Fournier is Running for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #2

Posted on April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

Paul Fournier is stepping into the political arena with a bid for Tillamook County Commissioner, bringing a diverse background in public safety, journalism, and community service. With nearly three decades as a…

The Terrifying, Awesome State of AI and Robotics

Posted on April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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…

Watt’s the Charge? A Look at Batteries on Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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 of…

Rally to Protect Drinking Water Calls for Community Action in Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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

Posted on April 17, 2024April 18, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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

Posted on April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Cara Mico, Assistant Editor

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….

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