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I’ve been thinking … Socialism
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about “socialism” these days. It seems to be popular as a form of mud-slinging in some circles. When I was 6 years old,…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Health Impacts of Rising Cannabis Use Among Adults
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Doug used to relax with a beer or two after work. He felt the alcohol helped him unwind and relax. Over the years, the amount he drank…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Travel Journal – No. 2
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett By Marc C. Johnson (Oct. 2, 2026) (Photo – The Wild Atlantic Way near Clifden, Ireland)…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NW OREGON FOREST PROTECTION DISTRIC ANNOUNCES END TO FIRE SEASON, EFFECTIVE OCT. 15, 2026
2026 Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions Termination The Oregon Department of Forestry announces effective at 12:01 am, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions will be terminated…
TIDES OF CHANGE: OCTOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS – Unmasking DV – Soup Bowl Event Oct. 24th
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor victims, celebrate survivors, and bring light to an issue that affects so many in our community. This year, Tides of Change is…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM: COMMUNITY SHOWS UP FOR VOLUNTEER EVENT; FRIENDS OF TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM CONTRIBUTES $50,000
What an incredible evening! Nearly 80 volunteers took time out of their evening this past Friday night, October 9th to join us at the Tillamook Air Museum, and we couldn’t be more…
COLLECTING SUNSETS: In From the Cold; HUGGS Time Grief Gathering Wednesday Oct. 14th at Old Wheeler Hotel
EDITOR’S NOTE: HUGGS Time grief gathering facilitated by local author and guide Adam Sawyer will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, which is tomorrow Wednesday October 14th at the…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: What You Said, and Another Chance to Say Something
10/12/2026 By State Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Greetings from Beijing, where interestingly, the price of gasoline is about $5.22 a gallon. Compare that to $8.71…
Governor Kotek’s Visit to Tillamook Shows Her Support for Rural Oregon
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo from the Tillamook County Family YMCA and the banner greeting Governor Kotek during her August visit.) To the Editor: It was incredibly heartening to see Governor Tina Kotek…
