A recent court filing from the Department of Homeland Security in the County’s joint lawsuit to retain the Coast Guard rescue helicopter confirms that the federal government did take steps to establish…
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MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Pivot That Wasn’t
Trumpism has always been about intimidation and violence. It still is. By Marc C. Johnson What’s the old saying: fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. That…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Partner to Address County Ordinance Violations
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Tillamook County Solid Waste, served documents this week outlining numerous county ordinance violations at two residential properties within the county. Through collaboration with the…
INDIVISIBLE NORTH COAST OREGON: Statement on Recent Murders by Federal Immigration Agents In Minneapolis; CALL TO ACTION – Defund ICE
Our community is grieving and furious after a second murder by federal agents in Minneapolis in less than three weeks. These deaths are not isolated incidents. They are the direct result of…
ADVENTIST HEALTH PRESENTS ART FOR THE HEART EXHIBITION, ART INTAKE JAN. 29-30; OPENING RECEIPTION FEB. 1
Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce the return of Art for the Heart, a community art exhibition taking place February 1 – 27, 2026, at the North County Recreation District (NCRD) in Nehalem….
Stress and Trauma: Self-care important for mental health during crisis, trauma
By Leanna Coy, FNP Many people feeling stress, anxiety, fear, and anger right now. Seeing images of people being taken, jailed, beaten, and killed in our streets can feel overwhelming. The news…
Liberal? Libertarian? How about Plowshare Conservative?
By Watt Childress When a liberal friend recently called me a libertarian, I bristled. If I thought she was a libertarian, I would have taken it as a compliment.But yeah, she’s right….
Help Feed Kids This Summer: Schools and Community Organizations Needed to Offer Meals Through Summer Food Service Program
Grant funds of up to $20,000 are available to start up or expand summer meal programs for children and teens. Eligibility assessments are due by March 1, 2026. (Salem, OR) – The Oregon…
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE: ‘Broad consensus’ on safety, benefits of American Academy of Pediatricians-recommended immunizations
What you need to know: American Academy of Pediatricians issues annual update to its Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. The schedule reflects the most current science-based safety and benefits of immunizations….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Whither Go Our Roads??
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 1/26/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Have you heard the joke that if you ask two lawyers a question, you will likely get three answers? Here’s…