By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Unite Oregon is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that community voices are heard at the tables where decisions are made. In 2021, they started a Climate Justice…
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!
The Truth about the Economics of Logging
OIOpublisher By Cara Mico Economist Ernie Niemi presented at the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) monthly educational series in “The Truth about the Economics of Logging” during an Online Event…
Deb Simmons already working towards visioning in lead up to November Mayoral election in Manzanita
By Cara Mico Deb Simmons is the only candidate running for Mayor of Manzanita, I spoke with her to discuss her goals and vision for the City. She was recently asked by…
Brad Mayerle is running for Manzanita City Council
By Cara Mico Brad Mayerle is running for Manzanita City Council. I met with Mr. Mayerle to discuss his platform as well as learn more about him and his background. Mr. Mayerle…
Mark Kuestner running for Manzanita City Council, looks to update comprehensive plan and work towards sustainability
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Mark Kuestner is running for Manzanita City Council. He was kind enough to sit down with me to discuss his platform, his background, and his hopes for…
Manzanita Moving Forward with City Hall Plan; Town Hall Meetings, Survey
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor The City of Manzanita city hall was evacuated over three years ago because of mold issues that remain today. The evacuated space was not meant to be…
Linda Kozlowski runs for reelection to Manzanita City Council; Growth Management as Key Priority
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Linda Kozlowski has been on the City Council of Manzanita since 2006 and she’s running for re-election this year for another four year term. I met with…
Building personal, community, and regional resilience with emergency preparedness
By Cara Mico The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) are non-profit organizations dedicated to building personal, community, and…
Nehalem Bay Transportation System Plan Draft is almost complete, get your feedback in now
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Oregon’s transportation network is fair to middling with a national ranking 25th for cost effectiveness and condition. We’re a bit higher than average for poor bridge condition…
AI is coming for us
By Cara Mico First, what is AI? It’s expansive, it’s in almost everything, and it’s already more intelligent than most living humans. AI is diverse, it’s a set of programming parameters in…