By Butch Freedman I grew up in a big city (Philadelphia) and spent most of my life as an urban dweller. And, for the most part, I enjoyed city life, even with…
Author: Butch Freedman
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!
United Paws Needs Volunteers!
United Paws of Tillamook is an all-volunteer organization, and we are always looking for volunteers to share their talents and energy. Currently we are especially seeking: Social Media Superstars Adoption Application Reviewers…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Stand Up for Drinking Water in our Forests and Wetlands.
Stand Up for Drinking Water Here’s some information from North Coast Communities For Watershed Protection about what you can do! Update: “Save Our Wetlands” LUBA No. 2025-069 Nedonna Development v. City of…
New Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue District Proposed
As the kids call it these days: Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire are soft launching. During the City of Tillamook Light Parade on December 6, fire vehicles from both Tillamook…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Political Heroes
By Butch Freedman In this frightening period of time where our political “leaders” demonstrate their disregard of all legal and moral guidelines, I feel the need to remember those former politicians who…
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting January 18 at Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City. The Annual Meeting will feature a presentation on the history of Neskowin by historian Jim…
Butch’s Blog: Red Meat
By Butch Freedman My wife and I recently decided to give up red meat. We’ll eat more fish, and go vegetarian some days. Health, you know. It’s important at our advancing age….
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Freckles
Meet Freckles, a beautiful cat with a tabby face and tail and a mostly all white body with decorative patches along her back. It is hard to believe this friendly and sociable…
Dear Congress: Venezuela
What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators this morning: I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional…
Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters collect toys for 300 local children
Sometimes, Santa needs a little extra help and this year Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters were ready to pitch in. At their Santa’s Toy Bag event hosted at Fred Meyer on…