The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is set to debut Saturday October 4th, celebrating the vibrant spirit of independent filmmaking from across the Pacific Northwest. Held at the historic Pine Grove Community House…
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OP/ED: How Much Did Manzanita City Hall Cost?
OIOpublisher By Randy Kugler Now that the City Hall facility has been completed, it appears that the actual total project cost will be obscured with descriptions by City officials intent on avoiding telling…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET Week #14 – Friday 8/22/25; Bountiful Market Season & Fundraiser Poster Debut
Thanks to everyone who showed up to support our vendors in the rain last week! It was a wet one, but we all made the most of it and were happy to…
City of Manzanita Comprehensive Plan Survey
As part of the City of Manzanita Comprehensive Plan update, we have been collecting information and feedback from community members about the future vision for the City. With support and guidance from…
OP/ED: Deja vu all over again in Manzanita
By Randy Kugler City officials have demonstrated a troubling public process to address important community projects. The steps look something like this: Identify the issue, hire consultants who come and convene citizens…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET WEEK #10: Halfway Point and Produce Pouring In; DOUBLE Match for SNAP
By Carolina Lysse, Manzanita Farmers Market Manager We are officially halfway through the market season, and summer produce is starting to pour in! I still can’t get enough of the summer berries,…
60 Affordable Housing Units Coming to Manzanita
Construction is underway at Spruce Point, an affordable housing community set to open in 2026. (PORTLAND, OR) – It’s not easy to find affordable housing in the thriving coastal town of Manzanita, but a…
How Can 4th of July Parade be “Apolitical?” Censorship of Entries in Manzanita’s “hometown” Independence Day Parade
By Laura Swanson The Manzanita 4th of July parade was shorter than usual this year – the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue trucks were called out just as the parade was beginning….
MANZANITA 4th of July Parade 2025: Hometown Pride – Family Friends & Fun
The Manzanita 4th of July parade took to the streets at 1pm – down Laneda Ave. to Ocean and back up Manzanita Avenue. There was the noted absence of the Nehalem Bay…
OP/ED: Manzanita’s Budget -A Look Behind The Numbers
By Randy Kugler The past few years have brought many changes to those who call Manzanita home. One means to measure our quality of life and community health can be found in…