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…
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How Can 4th of July Parade be “Apolitical?” Censorship of Entries in Manzanita’s “hometown” Independence Day Parade
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
Karen Reddick Yurka Named Manzanita Citizen of the Year
Karen Reddick Yurka has been named Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year for 2025. Announcing the honor at the June 4 city council meeting, Mayor Kathryn Stock said Yurka had brought strong organizational…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET SEASON IN FULL SWING; RHYTHM METHOD BRINGS THE MUSIC, FARMERS & VENDORS BRING LOCAL GOODIES FRIDAY JUNE 27th & TRIPLE SNAP BENEFITS!
Manzanita Farmers Market week 7: Friday 4-7 We escaped the rain last week, and ended up with a beautiful, busy coastal market! We enjoyed dramatic skies, brilliant rainbows, and delicious food to the sounds…
Manzanita 4th of July Parade Posters Available at Farmers Market Friday June 27th
Local artist Lori Dillon will be at the Manzanita Farmers Market this Friday, June 27th to personalize copies of the 2025 Manzanita Fourth of July Parade poster. Dillon and parade committee volunteers will…
CITY OF MANZANITA – LET THE MOVE BEGIN! CITY HALL CLOSED TO WALK-IN SERVICES UNTIL MONDAY AUG. 4th; NEW CITY HALL OPENING CELEBRATION AUG. 2
As of Monday June 23rd, 2025, City Hall walk-in services will be closed until Monday August 4th where we will resume walk-in services at our new Location at 655 Manzanita Avenue. The…
Manzanita Citizen of the Year Nominations Open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Manzanita Citizen of the Year. Each year the City seeks to honor those persons who have made a major contribution to the Manzanita community…
North Coast Communities Invited to Share Ideas on Caring for Those Facing Serious Illness and Grief
(TILLAMOOK & MANZANITA, OR) — Local residents are invited to take part in upcoming community listening circles in Tillamook and Manzanita, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project. These interactive gatherings are designed…