The local coven of witches gathered again to paddle the placid waters of Lake Lytle in Rockaway Beach, Oregon on Halloween, October 31, 2026 at high Noon. Photos by Don Backman
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Twenty Years of Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea) Celebrated Sept. 26
By Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman Jim Mundell had a dream. The Netarts native sailed the world as a Merchant Marine, then retired back home in his beloved…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 4TH OF JULY – PARADE, WEINER DOG NATIONALS – PHOTOS & VIDEO
Here are photos (by Don Backman) and video (by Romy Carver & editing by Nehalem Bay Experience) of the 4th of July in Rockaway Beach, Oregon – celebrating 250 years of independence.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAIRY PARADE 2026 – PHOTOS/VIDEO BY DON BACKMAN
As we anticipate 4th of July parades tomorrow – Rockaway Beach at 11 am, Manzanita at 1 pm – let’s take a few minutes and enjoy a slide show of images from…
OP/ED: IP-28 – What you Need to Know, Stupid is as stupid does – Part 2 – North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — officially titled the PEACE Act (People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions) — would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming…
Music, Dance & Art Healing with Huehca Omeyocan at Bay City Arts Center Feb. 7, 2026; Art Display Continues Through February
By Romy Carver; Photos & Video by Don Backman On Saturday evening February 7, 2026, Bay City Arts Center hosted a special treat, an Ancestral Music and Dance Celebration featuring Huehca Omeyocan,…
BAY CITY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS OF THE MONTH FEATURES LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY NOV. 7
The Third Annual Artist of the Month photography exhibition kicks off at Bay City Art Center at 5:00 on Friday, November 7th. The show will run throughout the month of November and…
SUMMER FLASHBACK: PIONEER TEAM VISITS COAST GUARD EAGLE IN ASTORIA JUNE, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a story from June (during the Pioneer’s server upgrade) that didn’t get posted, and tells the story of this storied ship. After an incredible 161-day summer deployment, the USCG…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM & COMMUNITY WELCOME NEW AIRCRAFT EXHIBIT- HARRIER IS IN HANGAR (VIDEO)
From Tillamook Air Museum: Thank You for Making History With Us! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the arrival of our AV-8B Harrier yesterday. Your…
Bay City Completes Installation of Valves to Protect Water Supply During Earthquake
Photos & Story by Don Backman The City of Bay City announced that is has completed the installation of two seismic valves on two of the city’s water reservoir tanks. “This is…
