Things are quieting down now as a ridge of high pressure presses across. The good news is this is allowing the rivers to recede more before the next atmospheric river brings in…
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GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather – Wednesday, December 6, 2023
OIOpublisher So, this first week of December has been a doozie. We have had, not just a string of fronts, but a series of associated atmospheric rivers. As you may recall, we…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather – Monday, 12/4/23 – Another Atmospheric River increases flooding potential tonight into tomorrow
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer I guess it comes as no surprise that the rain continues. I saw rainfall totals this morning ranging from around an inch to…
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Weather by Gordon McCraw
EDITOR’S NOTE: Update – 6:30 pm – the predictions have changed considerably since this morning’s report. See above for the latest on the the Nehalem River, now predicted to go above flood…
Balancing AI Regulation and Freedom
As Governor Tina Kotek spearheads the formation of the Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council, a broader issue looms over the United States’ approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation – the conspicuous…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather – Tuesday, November 28, 2023
By Gordon McCraw Another chilly morning with the low morning temperature dropping down to a cold 28 degrees. It looks like we had a few upper level clouds push up across the…
Season’s Delights at the White Clover Grange: Celebrating with Holiday Bazaar and the Much-Anticipated Pie Day
The White Clover Grange, a cornerstone of North Tillamook County, Oregon, symbolizes the area’s rich agricultural and social heritage and provides one of the few meeting places in the North Coast with…
Community Voices: Manzanita, Local Citizens Speak Out About Issues, Transparency
Manzanita’s residents have actively engaged in discussions about the city’s administration, demonstrating varied and strong opinions on its governance and policies. Additionally, there has been considerable scrutiny and critique of the Pioneer’s…
Friday, November 24, 2023 Gordon McCraw Weather Report
Thanksgiving Day was nice, but chilly, and this morning was on the icy side with the low dipping down to near 27F. A sharp, high-pressure ridge over the area means today will…
A New Star on the Horizon may Change Humanity’s Path Forever
The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is ever-evolving, with each new development bringing us closer to more sophisticated and versatile forms of intelligence. The recent speculative discussions around OpenAI’s theoretical Q* offer…