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Author: Lisa Sears

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!

Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting January 18 at Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Lisa Sears

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

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Butch Freedman

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

Posted on January 3, 2026 by United Paws of Tillamook

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

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Diane

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

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Chesea Yarnell

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…

THE BUTCH BLOG: What I’m Hoping For

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Butch Freedman

By Butch Freedman So, here we are—2026. Scary but hopeful. If you’re still hanging on. Which I am, though with great trepidation. 2025 was such a brutal and outrageous slide for the…

United Paws’ Cats of the Week: Meet Ivy and Foxy

Posted on December 29, 2025 by United Paws of Tillamook

Meet Ivy and Foxy, United Paws Cats of the Week. These calico beauties were abandoned when their guardian moved. A neighbor fed them as outside cats, and reached out for help. United…

OP/ED: A Better New Year?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Butch Freedman

By Butch Freedman Well, it couldn’t be worse. 2025 was a bitch. (No offense to female pups.) Trump and his toadies turned every good thing upside down. I’m not now going to…

United Paws Kittens of the Week: Meet Romeo & Mercutio

Posted on December 14, 2025 by United Paws of Tillamook

Meet Romeo and Mercutio, United Paws Kittens of the Week. Just in time for Christmas, you can add some snowy-white to your home by adopting these two charming fellas. Romeo and Mercutio…

Benefit Advent Concert This Saturday Dec. 6th at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Nehalem

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Deb Montgomery

Join Violinist Shannon Steele and Singer Songwriter Deb Montgomery for an Advent Concert This Saturday December 6th at 4PM AT St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church to Benefit the North County Tillamook Food Bank….

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