By Deb Montgomery, Certified Life Coach I am twelve years old taking a swimming lesson in Wolf Lake, Ontario, Canada. My instructor is telling me about the Dead Man’s Float. She is…
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IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: Dealing with Depression and the Menopause Transition
By Leanna Coy, FNP During menopause, mental and emotional well-being can shift. Some women notice depressive symptoms. Certain women are more vulnerable to experiencing depression during these changes. For some, the symptoms…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 2/2/26: Returning high press ridge means fair, dry, and mild conditions also return, at least until weekend when rain chance moves back in
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer I have a lot to talk about today, in this first forecast in February, so I’ll get right to it. First, look at…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Sunsets and Sewer Pipes
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist, representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: Something We Love
By Roland Hughes I normally don’t pay a great deal of attention to politics, and I’m sure there are a few friends who are wondering if I’m okay. Yes, I’m fine. But…
ASTROLOGY: Full Moon in Leo 2026
By Madame Dana Zia Greetings Earthlings! The Leo Full Moon comes padding in on big puddy cat feet on February 1st. This big puddy cat is looking us straight in the eye…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Lying Will Continue
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” – Vladimir Lenin By Marc C. Johnson I began today by reading a remarkable story with a dateline from a tiny flyspeck of a town in…
OBITUARY: Rosemary “Rose” Diane Harris – June 17, 1953 – January 27, 2026
Rosemary (Rose) Diane Harris was born in Oregon City, Oregon on June 17, 1953, and passed away January 27, 2026, at the age of 72 with her family at her side. She…
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE RECORD TURNOUT – OVER 100 PROTESTERS IN DOWNTOWN NEHALEM JANUARY 31, 2026
The North County Resistance proudly identifies as a group of peaceful protesters, dedicated to expressing our concerns while respecting the city and its residents. We believe that voicing our opinions is essential,…
BOOK REVIEW: The Constitution of Knowledge – A Defense of Truth by Jonathan Rauch
By Jim Heffernan There’s a saying that, “if your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.” I see big problems that impact all of us and my only…