Story by Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman Drumming. Chanting. Dancing. Leaping. Notes from a flute trilling in the air. Brilliantly colored regalia and plumage flashing in the sunlight. …
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BUTCH’S BLOG: Equanimity in Troubled Times
By Robert Freedman Equanimity: a mental or emotional calm, balance, and composure, especially during difficult times, stress, or bad news. It comes from the Latin word aequanimitas, meaning an even or…
MORE ABOUT AI – Surveillance Pricing: What’s Looking Over My Shoulder
By Neal Lemery Have you wondered how artificial intelligence has moved into your life, and subtly affected your decision-making? A very real commercial practice now seems to be thriving in our lives…
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week
Ready for a new friend? Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. This beautiful orange & dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes might be just the companion you…
Friday, August 14, 2026 Weather
Friday, August 14, 2026 El Nino and Weekend Weather Briefing First, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued an updated El Nino Advisory yesterday (August 13th, 2026) so I thought I would share…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Guess What
By Robert Freedman I’ve had one for 70 years, though there’s been a few iterations. It’s the scarlet red color that I like. I associate it with being a kid, and with…
View the Future Announces First Annual Fundraising Event: Rooted & Rising
View the Future, Yachats’ local land trust, will host its first annual fundraising event, Rooted & Rising: An Evening with Indigenous Leaders and Advocates, on Saturday, September 12, from 4:00 to 8:00…
ASTROLOGY: New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo 2026
By Madame Dana Zia Are you willing to be who you are? Hello Earthlings! On August 12th around 10:30am, the solar system will align to gift us with a New Moon…
An interview with Tim Mayne on Christian Nationalism
This Q&A is based on an interview by Shaena Peterson with Tim Mayne. Find the full interview on YouTube and Spotify on our Let’s Talk Tillamook channel. Shaena: Christian nationalism is showing…
Tickets now available for the second annual Manzanita Film Festival
The second annual Manzanita Film Festival returns to the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita, Oregon, on October 2–3, 2026, showcasing short films from across the Pacific Northwest. The event highlights films…
