By Butch Freedman I’ve been dealing lately with a persistent cold; it’s knocking me on my butt. Bev brought it back from our Mexico trip and kindly passed it on to me….
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Why You Should Vote YES on Measure 120 to Increase Road Funding
I just read Robin Kostrikin’s letter to the editor expressing her argument against the proposed gas tax increase. While I agree with several of her positions, I am FOR the gas tax…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S VOTERS GUIDE: QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES; LETTERS TO EDITOR; 11% of ballots received to date – VOTE by May 19th
Here is the updated ballot returns from the Tillamook County Clerk’s office for May 8, 2026: BALLOT RETURNS Received = total number of ballots cast. Accepted = total number of ballots without challenges. A challenged (unaccepted)…
BOOK REVIEW: The Will to Change by bell hooks
By Jim Heffernan This is a book Liz Plank mentioned in her book and I thought it would be worthwhile. I’ve heard of bell hooks (she does not use capital letters for…
I Endorse Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook County voters have a clear choice in their vote for Circuit Court Judge. That choice is Alex Hamalian. I was a Tillamook County District and Circuit Court Judge for many years….
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Small Acts of Kindness
By Lianne Thompson We’re operating in a culture that pays for attention. I’m asking you to give me the gift of your attention. Please read through what’s written here and let it…
HOFFMAN CENTER FOR ARTS: Community Celebration of New Public Artwork May 9
Join us for the dedication of Marine Layer, a new sculpture in the Wonder Garden!May 9 | 1–3 PMHoffman Wonder Garden595 Laneda AvenueFree and open to the public Meet the artist Juan…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Education
By Butch Freedman I entered teaching through the side door, but I stayed in for a career. It wasn’t my first choice of occupations, that would have been making a living as…
Bay City Fire Station 41 Seismic Construction Begins
The City of Bay City and Bay City Fire & Rescue are pleased to announce that construction activities on the Fire Station 41 Seismic Retrofit Project are scheduled to begin May 11, 2026. The initial…
Vote NO on Measure 120 Raise Gas Tax/Vehicle Fees
I spoke with Senator Weber for an hour and a half several months ago. We discussed the gas tax issue, Rep. Javadi, and other concerns. Not only is the gas tax set…