Photos by Don Backman; Video by Laura Swanson from Live Facebook stream We have so much fun at this parade! The music (thank, Rick!), the people, the parade participants (check out the…
Category: Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach Volunteer of the Year – Sandy Johnson
By Robin Swain Sandy Johnson loves being a part of the Rockaway Beach community. A very active outdoorswoman, Sandy enjoys kayaking, hiking and is on the Dragon Boat team. She serves the…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 4th of JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALS – SMALL TOWN AMERICA
By Robin Swain This year’s parade theme might be “Small Town America” – but there’s nothing small about Rockaway Beach’s parade Grand Marshals – not one, not two, but THREE worthy local…
Tillamook County Emergency Responders Busy with Increased Calls, Ramping Up for Hot Weather and 4th of July Holiday
Local Volunteers Help Staff Fire Departments, Take Care of Our Communities By Don Backman Heading into the 4th of July week and experiencing a drier-than-normal late spring and early summer, emergency responders…
Rockaway Beach Ready for 4th of July Festivities – Rockaway Fun – Small Town America, BIG Fireworks!
With one of the largest celebrations on the North Coast, Rockaway Beach is the place to be on July 4. Starting with the Independence Parade – this year’s theme is “Small Town…
142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS – Manzanita @10:18 am; Rockaway @10:20 am; Neskowin @10:25am
The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. 142nd Wing Vice…
My Essential Collection Presents 3rd Energy Healing Event June 9th, 10th & 11th at Old Mill Convention Center; Visit My Essential Collection Store in Rockaway Beach
By Robin Swain If you haven’t been to My Essential Collection in Rockaway Beach, you are missing out! This very cool shop with wonderful, peaceful vibes, is located at 460 Hwy 101…
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 276 S. Hwy 101,…
IN THE GALLERY AT NCRD: Local Photographers Don Backman & Marilyn Elkins Show, Sell Prize-Winning Images, Reception Sat. June 10th
Locally acclaimed photographers Marilyn Elkins and Don Backman are teaming up to bring their photographs to the North Coast Recreation District Gallery in Nehalem in June. This show features many fan favorites…
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Steams Into Season with “New” Engine – 106-year-old Craig Mountain Lumber Heisler #3
Saturday May 27, 2023 was certainly one for the books at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Passengers on today’s Coastal Excursion Train got a real treat as they were the first passengers to…