By Randy Kugler The past few years have brought many changes to those who call Manzanita home. One means to measure our quality of life and community health can be found in…
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Karen Reddick Yurka Named Manzanita Citizen of the Year
OIOpublisher Karen Reddick Yurka has been named Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year for 2025. Announcing the honor at the June 4 city council meeting, Mayor Kathryn Stock said Yurka had brought strong…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE SHELLFISH ALERT: Mussel harvest closure Tillamook Head (South of Seaside) to north Jetty of the Siuslaw River
(SALEM, Ore) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Tillamook Head (south of Seaside) to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence) the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET SEASON IN FULL SWING; RHYTHM METHOD BRINGS THE MUSIC, FARMERS & VENDORS BRING LOCAL GOODIES FRIDAY JUNE 27th & TRIPLE SNAP BENEFITS!
Manzanita Farmers Market week 7: Friday 4-7 We escaped the rain last week, and ended up with a beautiful, busy coastal market! We enjoyed dramatic skies, brilliant rainbows, and delicious food to the sounds…
New Artistic Haven Blooms in Rockaway Beach: Blue Water Fine Art Gallery Opens Friday
By Deb Weissenfluh Rockaway Beach is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its cultural landscape this Friday, June 27th, with the grand opening of Blue Water Fine Art Gallery. This…
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Cancer 2025 – A gift from the Stars
By Madame Dana Zia The New Moon in Cancer floats in on a pink cloud on June 25th. This Moon is a gift from the Universe for all our hard work we’ve…
Manzanita 4th of July Parade Posters Available at Farmers Market Friday June 27th
Local artist Lori Dillon will be at the Manzanita Farmers Market this Friday, June 27th to personalize copies of the 2025 Manzanita Fourth of July Parade poster. Dillon and parade committee volunteers will…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS PRESENTS: TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 26-28
It’s not too late to register for one of the three remaining Tidepool Discovery events in Oceanside! Come and join us June 26th, 27th and 28th during the great low tides that are…
UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Bonzai, Poppy, Pippin & Sprout; Seeking Foster Volunteers
Bonzai, Poppy, Pippin and Sprout are spring kittens who are ready for their forever homes. They were cared for in a loving foster home and are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. You can learn…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE: Mother Nature Pushes Pause on Summer Weather Here
Even though the official start of summer was this past Friday, it kinda looks like Mother Nature is holding off on flipping the switch, at least for now. Over the weekend, we…