EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Backman and I have worked together for a few years now and have a routine about upcoming events, he’ll call or text – “What’s happening this weekend?” and I’ll…
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UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Romo & Bilya
OIOpublisher Romo is a handsome, domestic medium hair, black tabby kitten with piercing topaz eyes. He loves to be cuddled and carried around, and once Romo feels safe, you’ll hear the rumble…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory for parts of Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon; Smokey skies for other areas
(Aug. 9, 2024) NOTE: Intermittent smoke is expected until at least Monday afternoon for the eight areas listed below. QUICK FACTS Location: Deschutes, central and eastern Douglas, southern Grant, northern Harney, Klamath, Lake, and eastern…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Planting for Tomorrow
By Neal Lemery It is the height of “no left turn season” and I find myself waiting and waiting to get onto the highway, or simply drive down the road to my…
August is Oregon Albacore Month, Celebrate with 10 Days of Tuna!
Each day for the next 10 days, the Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Oregon Seafare, and Oregon Albacore Commission will post to social media using the hashtag #10daysoftuna – and we’ll share the information…
I’ve been thinking … Small-minded vs. “Community-minded”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook School District’s efforts to remove “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent” from an Honors English optional reading list is considered to be “book banning” by the Oregon Library…
Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE August 20, 2024
The meeting will be held in the Carl Rawe Meeting Room at Tillamook PUD The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting…
More fun, educational events in August with Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea – WEBS
Come join us! Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea WEBS have several more events through August: CAPE LOOKOUT STEWARDSHIP DAY; AUGUST 14TH AND 18TH There are two dates in August…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS LAUNCHES “TREASURE YOUR WELLNESS” — FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN; COMPLETE ACTIVITIES, ENTER TO WIN PRIZES
Ahoy, mateys! Tillamook County Wellness launches ‘Treasure Your Wellness’ join this activity that get’s you moving, exploring and enjoying more healthful habits. Download your map is now, complete activities and enter to…
GEEZER TRIBE: When you fall and can’t get up
By Linda Shaffer Falls are the number one enemy of Geezers. It’s an undisputed fact and one which takes more of our lives than people care to admit. Why? If you fall,…