The latest Manzanita Planning Commission meeting held on May 30, 2023, saw a heated discussion over a proposed development project that could significantly alter the landscape of the local community. The project,…
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Nehalem Valley Historical Society scores big with history lessons; Next presentation with Elakha Alliance about saving sea otters June 21st
Beyond the door located on the ground floor of the Pine Grove Community Center in Manzanita, the Nehalem Valley Historical Society (NVHS) offers a fascinating tour through centuries of our local stories….
OP/ED: Manzanita – Enclave for the Rich?
By Will Stone When Manzanita’s City Manager said at a recent Budget Meeting that employees can’t live in Manzanita because the average house costs $850,000, I began to wonder about the source…
FIRST NORTH OREGON COAST CONCERT – Gordie Tentrees Brings His Folk-Americana Music Back To The USA! FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT @North County Recreation District Sunday May 28th
The show will be held outdoors if the weather is agreeable. Otherwise the show will be held in the theatre. Please bring your favorite lawn chair. This show is free to the…
From the Mayor of Manzanita: QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BUDGET
by Deb Simmons, Mayor of Manzanita The Manzanita proposed city budget 2023 – 2024 is on the Manzanita City website* (link below). Since many folks have asked why I voted no on…
FIRST MARKET – Manzanita Farmers Market Begins Friday May 26, 4 PM to 7 PM! Meet the 4th of July Poster Artist – Signed Posters for Sale to Benefit Parade
The Manzanita Farmers Market has earned its reputation as one of the best markets on the Oregon Coast – it’s got the vibe like the Happy Hour of farmers markets! Over 50…
MANZANITA MUSINGS: Let’s Get Our Facts Straight, Kids
EDITOR’S NOTE: The subject line of this email from Kim Rosenberg was “final post” which I truly hope is not the case. As Kim relates below, I did have to, as she…
RESPONSE: FACTS about Transparency and Compensation
by Deb Simmons, Mayor of Manzanita Recently, there was an article by Kim Rosenberg about Transparency and Compensation*. It referenced the evaluation process of the City Manager which, in Manzanita, has traditionally…
Manzanita July 4th Parade Posters on Sale at Vistors Center to Benefit Parade
By Dave Dillon Manzanita’s popular 4th of July parade will return this year and a brand-new poster commemorating the occasion and its theme “Return to Glory” honors the event. The traditional, small-town…
MANZANITA MAYOR’S MONDAYS – On Hiatus May 15th; Back in the Wonder Garden May 22nd
From Deb Simmons, Mayor of Manzanita Thank you citizens from Manzanita and Nehalem who have participated in the Mayor’s Mondays at the Manzanita Library. It has been refreshing to have free-flowing discussions…
