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Author: Galena Flores

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!

Diabetes Self-Management Class at Tillamook YMCA – Sign up now

Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 by Galena Flores

Living well with diabetes doesn’t mean doing it alone. The Tillamook YMCA and Northwest Senior & Disability Services is excited to offer the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a 6-week workshop designed…

United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Ivy

Posted on February 15, 2026 by United Paws of Tillamook

Meet Ivy, United Paws Cat of the Week. Ivy is a calico beauty who was abandoned when her guardian moved. A neighbor fed her as an outside cat, and reached out for…

BUTCH’S BLOG: A Small Good Thing

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Butch Freedman

By Butch Freedman I was not into it at first. Seemed overly friendly, even intrusive. I mean, you don’t do that with strangers, do you? My wife, Bev, did. She was fully…

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED – MIGHT ONE OF THEM BE YOU?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Keith L Johanson

The US Department Veterans Affairs is looking for volunteer drivers. The job is transporting veterans from Tillamook to their VA medical appointments in Portland and Vancouver. We drive Monday through Friday, except…

BUTCH’S BLOG: An Old Man Surfing Through the Storms

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Butch Freedman

By Butch Freedman Let’s start here: each morning that I wake up and I’m still breathing and mobile, I count as a win. After that, I go check out the surf from…

Join Us for Coffee with a Cop – Tomorrow Wed. Feb. 11

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Nick Troxel

Join Us for Coffee with a Cop – Tomorrow! Looking to connect with local law enforcement in a friendly, casual setting? Come join us tomorrow Feb. 11 from 9–10 AM at Hygge…

BUTCH’S BLOG: Bad Bunny vs. the Evil Empire

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Robert Freedman

By Butch Freedman That trump fellow, you know, the one whose brain is made of Diet Coke and McDonald’s french fries. Yeah, that one, the clown conspirator, the one with all the…

“A Man Called York” Oregon Black Pioneers presentation at Tillamook County Pioneer Museum; Special FREE Presentation Feb. 28th, Limited Seating

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Chelsea Yarnell

York was an enslaved man who took part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1803-1806. But what is known about York besides his participation in this journey? “A Man Called York”…

United Paws Kittens of the Week: Meet Claire, Oboe & Piccolo

Posted on February 7, 2026 by United Paws of Tillamook

Meet Claire, Obie and Piccolo, United Paws Kittens of the Week. These unusual sisters are a must see for anyone who wants a “purr-fect” kitten. Claire is all black with a short…

BUTCH’S BLOG: I Cast You Out

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Butch Freedman

By Butch Freedman I realize that lately I’ve allowed myself to be caught in the spider web of horrible news from horrible people. And I’m not going to allow them to do…

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