Free summer meals are available at more than 450 sites statewide, and eligible families can receive $120 per child through Summer EBT. (Salem, OR) – Oregon families have two important resources to help ensure children have access…
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Hidden Bottle Hunt Returns for its Sixth Year; Find Bottles in Six Locations Throughout Oregon, Benefit Local Chairities
From June 25-28, daily clues will lead treasure hunters to six commemorative bottles hidden throughout the state in celebration of the anniversary of Oregon’s Bottle Bill The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, is…
Celebrating 1st Anniversary Art Sale at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery – June 24-28
We’re celebrating a full year of art, community, and creativity — and you’re invited to join us! Our Anniversary Art Sale runs this weekend, June 25–28, with special offers throughout the gallery…
BOOK REVIEW: American Men by Jordan Ritter Conn (2026)
By Neal Lemery Being a man in the United States in 2026 is a daunting task, with many obstacles, expectations, and challenges. We don’t make it easy for men to be “successful”…
IN GOOD MENTAL HEALTH: How Grief Taught Me How to Love
By Denise Donohue, MEd I’m listening to one of my favorite Beatles songs, A Day in the Life. I played it over and over after my uncle died. He was my favorite…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Reflection of Himself
By Butch Freedman The latest fiasco It never ends with this guy. But the latest outrage climbs to the top. It’s not as consequential as his failed wars, or the incredible level…
DAIRY MONTH IN THE DAIRYLANDS OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY – ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE – MILK RUN, PARADE & RODEO
June is National Dairy Month and here in Tillamook County it’s a big deal, and the perfect reminder that our community wellness is deeply rooted in the land, our heritage, and the…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: “I pay for insurance. Why isn’t this covered?”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist, representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Quill
Introducing Quill, United Paws’ Cat of the Week. Quill is a handsome tuxedo with a broad white stripe down his nose and matching white boots. United Paws rescued Quill, his mother, Tilly,…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Spring Cleaning Madness
By Neal Lemery I’ve been on a spree of decluttering, downsizing, and bringing order to my house. I’ve realized I have hoarding tendencies, and that my lifestyle is messy, cluttered, and often…
