By Madame Dana Zia “Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path” Paulo Coelho Dearest Earthlings On September 7th at 11am the full Moon in Pisces…
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United Paws Cats of the Week: Meet Wanda and Daisy, Two Purrfect Princesses looking for forever homes
OIOpublisher Wanda’s story is one of strength and grit. She was cruelly abandoned by being tossed out of a moving vehicle. Thankfully, an eye-witness was able to rescue Wanda and bring her…
Civil Disobedience: “Protest Law” Discussed at Community Meeting
By Neal Lemery Public protests, civil disobedience, and local police arrest procedures were the hot topics of a recent community gathering in Manzanita. Citizens filled St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church on August 27…
KYLER’S BIG HEART BENEFIT CONCERT 2025: LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE – VOICE FINALIST HEADLINERS JACQUIE ROAR RETURNS WITH STEE – SATURDAY SEPT. 13
By Garibaldi Portside Bistro Join us at Kyler’s Big Heart Benefit Concert 2025 for a night of music, food and fun- let’s make a difference together Saturday, September 13 · 5 – 10pm, …
Let’s Look at Facts – HB 3991 ODOT Funding Bill
EDITOR’S NOTE: There’s been so much rhetoric about the state of Oregon’s ODOT funding bill. Civic leader, writer, storyteller, rural community leader LaNicia Duke is taking a deep dive into the ODOT…
My New Book — Recharging Ourselves: Strengthening Our Community Through Kindness; Book Release at Tillamook Main Library Sept. 12th
By Neal Lemery We are all builders and architects of community. By telling our stories and the stories of our neighbors, we explore our community’s strengths and the tools to improve everyone’s…
Daughters of the American Revolution Astoria Chapter Meet Sept. 17th; Commemorate Constitution Week Sept. 17-23
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet September 17 at 11 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. Sue Glen…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Had Enough? I Have.
BREAKING NEWS! Tillamook County’s Representative (and Clatsop County’s, too) has switched parties by the September 4th deadline, so he will be running as a Democrat in the next election. See his statement…
Support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) education opportunities for Tillamook County K-12 students, become volunteer STEAM Coach! Sign up for training Sept. 10th
In order to offer these community-enriching programs, the TC STEAM Partnership needs volunteer STEAM Coaches to fulfill numerous volunteer roles. STEAM Coaches are people who believe all students should be able to learn about STEAM subjects through educational experiences…
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE – Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii governors form alliance to safeguard scientific expertise
Some people in Oregon may be worried about the many questions raised following federal policy changes affecting COVID-19 vaccines – and whether and how they can get vaccinated. On Sep. 3, Gov….