State Forester Cal Mukumoto will be hosting three listening sessions to hear final thoughts from the public prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Forestry on a path forward for…
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WORDS OF WISDOM: Having Patience
By Neal Lemery Life doesn’t seem to offer much space for patience these days. Technology wants an instant response to instant messages, with no time “built in” for being able to react,…
Microsoft and Open AI Face Lawsuit for Plagiarizing Copywritten Materials
I’m quite soaked from all of these deep dives into AI, coming up for air too fast, I might have a bit of the bends. But gaining my bearings, I’ve noticed a…
I’ve been thinking … First Friends and Second Friends
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking about a new term in my vocabulary – “second friends.” It’s a term that was coined by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) to describe his relationship with Owen…
DONATIONS NEEDED, VOLUNTEERS: CARE Homeless Connect Jan. 24th at Tillamook Fairgrounds
CARE’s Houseless Connect event will be held on January 24th at Tillamook Fairgrounds from 10 am to 3 pm. Please donate – with the inclement weather supplies are low. Houseless Connect is…
COMMENTARY: Club Manzanita Bait and Switch CONCLUSION
By Randy Kugler What happened to our old City Hall? The City described it as an old, leaking, mold filled building that was so unsafe for use that employees could no longer…
SNAP Recipients Can Get Food Replaced Lost During Power Outage
Emergency Alert. Did you have to throw away food you purchased using your SNAP benefits due to a power outage or other damage from winter storms? You may be able to get…
Areas of City of Wheeler on Boil Water Alert January 17, 2024
This morning, January 17, 2024 residents of Wheeler received notice of a water issue, primarily south Wheeler. This morning Public Works identified a faulty water main on Hall and 3rd Street that…
Tillamook County Wellness: A Look Back & What’s in store for 2024
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness coordinator Tillamook County Wellness was launched in 2016 as a “Year of Wellness” with a simple goal – to encourage people to make small changes to…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED TOMORROW, JAN. 16th
From Tillamook Board of Commissioners – Tillamook County offices and non-essential services will be closed tomorrow, January 16, 2024, due to weather. At this time, we anticipate returning to our normal schedules…