By Butch Freedman This coming Thursday (May 21, 2026) will be a sad day for free speech in our country. It will also be a sad day for me personally, as a…
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!
BUTCH’S BLOG: “I Read the News Today, Oh Boy” *
By Butch Freedman Trump’s in China with all his billionaire buddies and a gazillion Chinese, who probably would be happy to see him fall on his face. Which he will likely do…
OP/ED: The approaching Election and Taxes
By Nicole Stevens Here in Oregon we’re going into an election season where taxes are the hot topic, and, let’s face it, nobody is a fan of taxes. Taxes are a necessary…
Never Surrender – Join The Resistance – Saturdays, Tillamook 10 am to Noon
Join us in Protest against the current Regime that runs our Country. Join the Resistance, and save our Democracy. We are a local group, and are not affiliated with any organizations. Come…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Vote Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
To the Editor: Alex Hamalian has the broad range of life and legal experience that I look for in a judge. Over the course of his career, he has handled many complex…
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Ladies Who Read …
By Butch Freedman … and one guy. Our little community has an ongoing book club. We meet once a month to discuss that month’s book selection. It’s a fun time, low pressure,…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Meet Lilo & Stitch
Lilo and his sibling, Stitch, were found abandoned in a hole in the ground in a woodsy area. They were flea ridden and hungry. They were rescued by United Paws, and with…
Get Running with Ultimook Youth Track Club
Have a young runner? Each summer Ultimook Track Club facilitates a youth summer running program for Tillamook-area athletes. “Our mission is to develop young runners in both mind and body. Young runners…
BUTCH’S BLOG: I’m Sick of This
By Butch Freedman I’ve been dealing lately with a persistent cold; it’s knocking me on my butt. Bev brought it back from our Mexico trip and kindly passed it on to me….
Why You Should Vote YES on Measure 120 to Increase Road Funding
I just read Robin Kostrikin’s letter to the editor expressing her argument against the proposed gas tax increase. While I agree with several of her positions, I am FOR the gas tax…
