For those who went to Ron Wyden’s Town Hall on Friday… Unfortunately, learned on Saturday that Sen. Wyden has tested positive for COVID. In case you were at the town hall, please…
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Updated Info. “Save our Wetlands”: Attend Tues. Sept. 9 Special Rockaway Beach City Council Meeting
OIOpublisher “Save our Wetlands” — Please Attend Tues., Sept. 9, Special Rockaway Beach City Council Meeting Here’s a message to all supporters of North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection: To anyone who…
United Paws Cats of the Week: Meet Wanda and Daisy, Two Purrfect Princesses looking for forever homes
Wanda’s story is one of strength and grit. She was cruelly abandoned by being tossed out of a moving vehicle. Thankfully, an eye-witness was able to rescue Wanda and bring her to…
Daughters of the American Revolution Astoria Chapter Meet Sept. 17th; Commemorate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet September 17 at 11 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. Sue Glen…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Handful of Tropical Fruit Sweetness
Meet the United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Sapote, Cherimoya, Lilikoi, Jujube and Pepina! They are so juicy sweet we named them after tropical fruits. These cuties were born on May 22nd…
Local Impacts of Federal Funding Bill: OSU Extension SNAP Educator Position to End
EDITOR’S NOTE: I know the woman featured in this letter, and the impacts that she has made in the OSU SNAP Educator position (and anything she takes on.) There’s much more to…
St. Peter Lutheran Church in Tillamook Announces Closing at Year End
After 60 years as a congregation, St. Peter Lutheran Church in Tillamook has made the decision to close. It has been an honor to have been part of the religious life of…
Netarts Oceanside Volunteer Fire Fighter Association Pancake Breakfast Sat. Aug. 30th
Please join us Saturday August 30th at the Tim and Lori Carpenter Netarts Fire Station (1235 5th Street Loop Netarts) from 8 to 11am. This semi-annual tradition helps raise funds for the…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: Rockaway Community Meeting Aug. 26
Please join NCCWP for a Community Monthly Meeting on August 26, 2025 from 6-7:30pm at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall in Rockaway Beach to discuss how we can save our…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: The Logging Crew
Meet the Logging Crew – five kittens determined to make the most out of every day! This silly crew is into serious fun! These kittens have been fostered in a loving home,…