James Albert Welsh, 56, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away on April 9, 2026 in Hillsboro. Jimmy was born on February 19, 1970 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. He was…
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The Salmonberry (Trail) is Blooming
By Lynnee Jacks If you’re feeling restless and uncertain about the state of things, take a walk. Listen to the birds and let it rain a little on your bare skin. Take…
COLUMBIA RIVER SYMPHONY PRESENTS “THE BUMP” APRIL 26, FREE CONCERT EXPERIENCE AT LIBERTY THEATER, ASTORIA
The Columbia River Symphony is thrilled to announce their next concert event: “THE BUMP!”Join us for a family-friendly, comic-comedy matinee at the Liberty Theatre on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 PM, inspired…
Representative Cyrus Javadi Responds to False and Defamatory Voters’ Pamphlet Statement by Republican Candidate
Representative Cyrus Javadi condemned a false and defamatory statement submitted against him for Oregon’s voters’ pamphlet, calling it a dishonest attempt to mislead voters with personal attacks and knowingly distorted claims about…
Tillamook People’s Utility District MEETING NOTICE April 21, 2026
The meeting will be held at the Carl Rawe Meeting Room at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the…
Finding Ways Through Difficult Times
“Bullet the Blue Sky.” In the howling wind comes a stinging rain See it driving nails Into the souls on the tree of pain U2 By Deb Montgomery I was in my…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Calling out the Con Man
Nothing is too outrageous for our Con Man In Chief. While eagerly embracing the religious right wing, on Easter Sunday this false Christian skipped church to play golf and post profanity laced…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Sewer Line Cleaning and Inspection Scheduled for April 16 on 1st Street
The City of Tillamook will conduct cleaning and inspection of a main sewer line on 1 st St on Thursday, April 16, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain system reliability and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: Frost Advisory until 09:00AM Friday 4/17/26
* WHAT…Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE…Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River…
A Vision of Hands Coming Together
Here’s some inspiration for the week provided by Barbara McLaughlin; artwork by Angelle Soans. From an Americorps National Service Tee shirt In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King A Vision of Hands…