By Robin Kostrikin I have been watching the local, state, and national protests over immigration enforcement, and two questions keep coming to mind: Why aren’t we also talking about the people…
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INDIVISIBLE TILLAMOOK COAST ACTION: Good Trouble Weekend! RALLIES, PROTESTS, GATHERINGS JULY 17-19
We are going to get through this together. There are many ways to stand together, including the weekly peaceful protests that happen in four different locations in Tillamook County – rally protests…
Meet Benny & Jet, United Paws Cats of the Week
Are you a dog owner looking to add some feline energy to your family? Benny and Jet are bonded brothers who were living under the home of a United Paws volunteer….
FORJOURNALISM CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER OREGON’S RURAL JOURNALISM COMMUNITY TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE LOCAL NEWS
Fourth annual conference will feature national speakers, new statewide research, and practical strategies for independent publishers (Bend, Ore., July 16, 2026) — ForJournalism (FORJ) will host its 4th Annual Oregon Rural and Small-Town Journalism…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAMILY YMCA ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FITNESS CLASS STUDIO LATER THIS YEAR IN FORMER ST. PETER CHURCH
The Tillamook County Family YMCA is excited to share that later this year the group fitness classes will be moving into a newly dedicated fitness studio. The studio will be at…
Oregon Coast Accessibility Film Takes Flight on United Airlines After National First-Place Win TravelAbility Film Festival
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is proud to announce that its award-winning accessibility film is now streaming on United Airlines’ inflight entertainment system, bringing the Oregon Coast’s commitment to inclusive travel…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: ODFW to host an online Public Meeting on July 29 at 6pm in preparation for 2027 Sport Pacific halibut and bottomfish fishing.
(SALEM, OR) – ODFW staff will be hosting an online public meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29 to discuss the 2027 Pacific halibut season. The meeting will be held online only, through Microsoft…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR: Ice Cream Booth – Volunteers Needed; Ice Cream Coupons Available to Support 4-H
Did you know that the Tillamook County Creamery Association sponsors 4-H through the ice cream booth at the Tillamook County Fair? That’s right, all net proceeds go directly to our 4-H…
REVISITING CHUCK’S HAIKU – SUMMER
EDITOR’S NOTE: One of our regular contributors, Michael Randall, had been writing haiku to scratch his creative itch instead of diatribes about the deranged dictator, which lead to many other sharing…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Something Has to Give
By Butch Freedman How do you stop a dictator? Especially one who clearly is no longer in control of his actions, thoughts, or speech. Of course, I’m talking about our addled,…
