By Butch Freedman Nobody thought it was a good idea when Wimpy opened the surf shop. But we also knew there was no stopping him. Maybe we were also secretly hoping we…
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ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE – “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom”- ENTRIES DUE BY JUNE 26TH; SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
It is almost time once again for our 4th of July parade in Rockaway Beach!The theme this year is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” – From grandparents…
OP/ED: Who Benefits From a Divided America?
By Robin Kostrikin For many years, I have tried to understand the conflicts in the Middle East by listening to as many voices as possible. I have spoken with Israelis, Palestinians in…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces 2026 Fourth of July Honorees
The City of Rockaway Beach is proud to announce its 2026 Fourth of July Parade honorees, recognizing two outstanding selections whose dedication, generosity, and community spirit embody the very best of Rockaway…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Gaslighting of America
“News is a weapon of war. Its purpose is to wage war and not to give out information.” – Joseph Goebbels, May 1942 By Marc C. Johnson One of the, oh,…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET: Celebrate the Summer Solsitice with Local Goodies – Every Friday, 4 to 7 pm
Join us on Friday from 4-7 for a summer solstice farmers market! Fruit, veggies, bread, fish, cheese, meat, wine, crafts, and more! This week’s music is Deek Surf and the Groove Diggers,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER MUSUEM: Celebrate America’s 250th with “Lincoln’s Legacy” Special Exhibit
At a rural county museum in Oregon, you might expect antique farming equipment, local yearbooks, or taxidermy. What you probably wouldn’t expect is a surprisingly serious collection devoted to Abraham Lincoln —…
Charles McNeilly Announces Re-Election Campaign for Mayor of Rockaway Beach
Mayor Charles McNeilly has announced his campaign for re-election, focusing on three key priorities that will help strengthen Rockaway Beach over the next two years: improving downtown parking, supporting tourism and local…
OP/ED: Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act needs Oregon senators’ help
The bipartisan wildfire bill is ready. Oregon’s US senators should help pass it. By Kurt Miller, Northwest Public Power Association Federal law allows utilities operating on national forest land to remove hazardous…
Oregon Legislative Coastal Caucus Calls on National Science Foundation to Halt Removal of Critical Ocean Monitoring Buoys
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today, June 18th, the Trump administration backed off plans to cancel a $368 million ocean monitoring system that helps scientists study climate change. The reversal followed bipartisan pressure from senators,…
