A portion of Tillamook Avenue in Oceanside will be closed for the purpose of positioning a large crane to assist in tree removal between Tillamook Avenue and Portland Avenue on Tuesday, October…
Category: Feature
GEEZER TRIBE: Patience is a ‘must learn’ behavior
OIOpublisher By Linda Shaffer Like it or not, your life will be easier if you learn the skill of patience. Some people are born with it and some not. It tends to…
Statement from Alderbrook Golf Course – Tragic Accident at The Mook
Dear Members and Community, It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of a tragic accident on our golf course involving one of our cherished and faithful golfers, Bob Dunn. We…
I’ve been thinking … State Representative Race – Follow the Money
By Jim Heffernan I find that the real truth in politics is not always accessible by listening to the candidate. I believe the old cliché about “follow the money” is a good…
Measure 29-180 is misguided and wasteful
Dear Reader Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner, explained proposed Measure 29-180 at a Rockaway Beach City Council meeting. He informed us about the current issues and lack of replacement parts for maintenance…
Closer Look at Oregon’s Voters’ Pamphlet Shows Misinformation in Arguments About Measure 117
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the theme for this election (and for our society), fact-checking is a must! It seems that the political tactic being used by many is to just toss out lies…
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE – Tillamook County Transportation District: Transportation Advisory Committee Stakeholder Meeting Wed. Oct. 23
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM, the Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to be informed of the STIF-D and STN grant applications for consideration and be asked to provide input…
Enthusiastic Endorsement for Alesia Franken for Rockaway Beach City Council
When Alesia Franken was appointed to fill out the term of Cindy K. Gregory on the Rockaway Beach City Council, she came to the office with an open mind, with a commitment…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Leaving it to Leverette
After hearing her name numerous times over the past four years, I had the opportunity to spend some time with City Council candidate, Mary Leverette. I was already impressed with her work…
OP/ED – The Needle in the Haystack: How Media and Politics Obscure the Truth
The United States faces a critical security concern at its southern border, evidenced by repeated encounters with individuals on terrorist watchlists and the influx of migrants from conflict regions. Between FY2023 and…