HUGGS – Helping Us Give & Get Support – a local grassroots organization that provides funding for a variety of community programs, including monthly Teen Night, Community Conversations and more – is…
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN AMERICAN? Every Patronus Will Lead Our Parade
By Watt Childress “I mean patriotism – love for your country and your neighbors. There’s a difference, Mr. Bode, between the state, or any other organization, and the country.” – from the…
IT’S STILL MY COUNTRY
By Lindy Cady I’m still going to put my flags out. Even though there are some people who have really screwed things up for our country — it’s still MY country. And…
Another Abuse of Power
This morning I received an email from the Social Security Administration that is basically propaganda for trump. How despicable that this president uses our tax dollars and “independent” government agencies to shamelessly…
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS – Rockaway Beach @ 11:06AM, Neskowin @ 11:12AM
The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will conduct July 4th flyovers for ceremonies throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Col. Joshua Hovanas, a pilot with the 142nd Wing says he’s…
Oregon DMV2U and Express Kiosks unavailable later today, July 2nd through the weekend, July 5th; DMV offices closed tomorrow
DEQ clean air stations and DEQ Too™ to continue emissions testing tomorrow but will be unable to renew registrations or issue stickers SALEM — Oregon DMV’s computer system will be unavailable later today through the Fourth of…
AMERICA 250: What Does It Mean To Be An American?
By Neal Lemery Celebrating an anniversary of the founding of one’s country is cause for reflection, and, in these times, cautious and thoughtful contemplation. It seems like a time where we are…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Is This Thing Still Working?
Reflections on 250 Years By Butch Freedman Do I love my country? Frankly, not so much these past few years. How could I—or anybody? Look at the evidence of what…
VIEW FROM HERE: Let’s Make America’s 250th a Celebration of History, Civics, and Community
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a letter sent to Tillamook County Commissioners regarding their resolution on the agenda today July 1st – A resolution to commemorate/celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Nutrition Benefits for OHP members with complex health needs
New benefits will help improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. Salem, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is introducing two new nutrition benefits for eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members: a fruit and vegetable benefit and a pantry stocking benefit. These supports…
