By Butch Freedman One: Quit reading the news scrolls. The news* will only depress you. And mostly there’s nothing you can do about it. (*EDITOR’S NOTE: This does not apply to the…
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!
War is not a Video Game
Mr. Trump: War is not a video game in real time for your entertainment. It is young men and women going into battle and leaving with missing arms and legs. It is…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Goodfella
Introducing Goodfella, United Paws Cat of the Week. You don’t get the name “Goodfella” unless you are, well, a good fella. This black beauty with eyes that shine either yellow or green,…
INDIVISIBLE LINCOLN CITY: Celebrating Wise Women & Brave Girls for International Women’s Day – Presentation March 6th and Rally March 8th
Indivisible Lincoln City is hosting two events for the weekend of International Women’s Day, March 8th is set aside around the world as a day to honor women’s contributions and struggles. It…
From Space to Long Ago: Writers Read Celebration Considers ‘From A Distance’ March 6th
Some say perspective changes everything. The 16 writers from throughout the Northwest, Canada and Texas selected to read their pieces on the theme, “From a Distance,” for the Cannon Beach Library’s Writers…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Sick Man
EDITOR’S NOTE: Butch sent this to the Pioneer yesterday, February 27, 2026, before the bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel, adding to the list of mis-deeds by the “sick…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Rockaway Beach Library Exhibit “What is a Wetland?”
The Rockaway Beach Public Library and NCCWP presents the exhibit, “What is a Wetland?” The display offers maps, illustrations, and explains the importance of wetlands for environmental health and clean, drinking water….
POETRY: Stumble and Beauty
(From Barbara McLaughlin) May you stumble and get up May you weep and feel better May you cry out in anger and curse and stomp Our world has a plethora of things…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Sad Clown
By Butch Freedman I didn’t watch the ‘state of the union’ address. Bev and I never even considered it. We knew it would be awful and ugly, which by all accounts it…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Two TV Shows
By Butch Freedman I watch too much TV. And I’m not ashamed of it. Some medical professionals claim that watching too many hours of television is bad for your brain, that the…