By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking about a new term in my vocabulary – “second friends.” It’s a term that was coined by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) to describe his relationship with Owen…
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MERCHANT ALERT: $100 COUNTERFEIT BILLS BEING PASSED IN SEASIDE
OIOpublisher (SEASIDE, Ore. – January 18, 2024) – Local banking institutions have contacted the Seaside Police Department this week, reporting an influx of fraudulent $100 bills being received by local businesses throughout…
COMMENTARY: Club Manzanita Bait and Switch CONCLUSION
By Randy Kugler What happened to our old City Hall? The City described it as an old, leaking, mold filled building that was so unsafe for use that employees could no longer…
Areas of City of Wheeler on Boil Water Alert January 17, 2024
This morning, January 17, 2024 residents of Wheeler received notice of a water issue, primarily south Wheeler. This morning Public Works identified a faulty water main on Hall and 3rd Street that…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Hard Weekend Through Most of the District
EDITOR’S NOTE: State Representative David Gomberg’s district used to include South Tillamook County, and we appreciated his excellent updates from the State Legislature about issues that impact the Coast. After re-districting, he…
North Coast, Valley State Parks Closed Due to Ice, Downed Trees – Nehalem Bay, Ecola, Stub Stewart and Others
(Northwest Oregon – 1/16/24) — At least nine Oregon State Parks have closed or partially closed due to ice, snow and downed trees along the North Coast and valley. The current closures…
Sitka Center Online Resident Talk January 18, 2024 4pm via Zoom
(OTIS, OR) – Sitka Resident Talks are an opportunity for the community to learn about the artists and scientists working in residence at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology through brief…
WEATHER & ROADS UPDATE, CLOSURES: NKN, NESTUCCA, TILLAMOOK SCHOOLS, TBCC CLOSED TOMORROW 1/16; Manzanita, Nehalem
NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to hazardous roads, Neah-Kah-Nie School District is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All evening activities are cancelled. District Office staff, administrators, and custodial staff report when it…
Manzanita has a New Mayor!
In Manzanita, recent changes in local governance, marked by the appointment of Kathryn Stock as mayor and subsequent council resignations, have drawn significant public attention. In the governance of Manzanita, Mayor Kathryn…
COMMENTARY: Club Manzanita – Bait and Switch Part 2
By Randy Kugler What happened to the promise of building a facility that would provide adequate space needs for City staff? The City accepted its consultant’s recommendation on office space needs that…