On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Cannon Beach Fire District Lifeguards were patrolling the beach just south of Haystack Rock when they observed a group of eight individuals…
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MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: An Argument for Strategic Voting
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt By Marc C. Johnson American…
COMMUNITY KINDNESS: Carwash Guy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Community kindness – we can all use a little more kindness in our lives. Let’s celebrate these “micro-moments” of kindness that make our days a little easier, a shared…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: Puppy Love
By Donald Roddy Walking – Making a Difference A short while ago I found myself thinking about dressing like my puppy Ollie for our next community walk. He wears black and…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies
Health officials concerned about poor air quality, effects on sensitive populations as blazes rage across Oregon What you should know: Wildfire season is creating hazardous air quality conditions across Oregon….
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory extended for Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties until at least the afternoon of July 27, 2026 [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire]
July 24, 2026 QUICK FACTS Location: Baker, Crook, Grant, Jefferson, Union, Wallowa and Wheeler counties End date: Monday afternoon, July 27, 2026 Smoke sources: Multiple wildfires in southern, central and eastern Oregon. ** Versión…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: WILDLAND FIRE REPORT 7/24/26
There are approximately 10,333 personnel assigned to the 30 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Federal health agencies say illnesses caused by contaminated lettuce (PORTLAND, OR)—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections that may be linked to the ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both individuals traveled to…
OP/ED: MISUNDERSTANDING THE SAVE ACT
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a response to Jim Heffernan’s article about the SAVE ACT* (See link below.) I think you should present both sides. By Dixie Gainer For awhile here in…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET WEEK #11 7/24/26 – GREAT FOOD, FUN & MUSIC
Join us for another fun summer market! The summer produce keeps coming, and we’ve got to enjoy it while it’s here. I made my first batch of pesto this week and…
