By Lianne Thompson We’ve lost two notable community icons so far in 2025: Chuck McLaughlin and Bob Tarr. Writing about them daunts anyone who doesn’t use AI, either in part or in…
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Manzanita Film Festival Celebrates Short Films of the Pacific Northwest Oct 4th at Pine Grove
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…
Create Your Own Hypertufa Planter Sat. Sept. 20th – Registration Required
Join Tillamook County Master Gardener Mark Kuestner on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Learning Garden to create a lightweight Hypertufa Planter from a mix of cement, peat moss and perlite. The…
Travel Oregon Grant Brings New Track Chair to Rockaway Beach Sept. 10
The City of Rockaway Beach is proud to announce the arrival of a brand-new all-terrain track chair, generously provided by the nonprofit organization David’s Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems. This new chair replaces…
Senator Wyden Draws Large Crowd at Tillamook Town Hall Friday September 5th
By Romy Carver and Neal Lemery, for the Tillamook County Pioneer Tillamook County residents were treated to some old fashioned down home political conversations with Oregon’s senior United States Senator Ron Wyden…
Updated Info. “Save our Wetlands”: Attend Tues. Sept. 9 Special Rockaway Beach City Council Meeting
“Save our Wetlands” — Please Attend Tues., Sept. 9, Special Rockaway Beach City Council Meeting Here’s a message to all supporters of North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection: To anyone who has…
Civil Disobedience: “Protest Law” Discussed at Community Meeting
By Neal Lemery Public protests, civil disobedience, and local police arrest procedures were the hot topics of a recent community gathering in Manzanita. Citizens filled St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church on August 27…
KYLER’S BIG HEART BENEFIT CONCERT 2025: LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE – VOICE FINALIST HEADLINERS JACQUIE ROAR RETURNS WITH STEE – SATURDAY SEPT. 13
By Garibaldi Portside Bistro Join us at Kyler’s Big Heart Benefit Concert 2025 for a night of music, food and fun- let’s make a difference together Saturday, September 13 · 5 – 10pm, …
Daughters of the American Revolution Astoria Chapter Meet Sept. 17th; Commemorate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet September 17 at 11 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. Sue Glen…
FISHERMEN CATCH OF LIFETIME – STRIPED MARLIN CAUGHT OFF OREGON COAST AUG. 30
This is more than just a great big fish story! First time out on their boat the “Afishionado” from Garibaldi and they hook up with a big one. From left, Brett Stone,…