By Butch Freedman Among the many blasphemous proceedings under the trump high jacking of the United States and all its democratic institutions, the attack on Dr. Anthony Fauci stands out. Sure,…
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OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Night paving on U.S. 26 south of Seaside starts Sunday Aug. 2
Travelers should expect nighttime lane closures and delays on U.S. 26 south of Seaside while crews repair the pavement. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 2, crews will inlay pave U.S. 26 between the overhead truss…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Let’s Talk About Fish
Why a federal decision could change fishing on the Columbia River for years to come. EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITES COMMUNITY TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 4TH
The Tillamook Police Department is excited to invite community members to join us for National Night Out 2026, an evening dedicated to strengthening relationships between neighbors, law enforcement, and community partners….
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Wildland Fire Situation Report 7/27/26
There are approximately 12,417 personnel assigned to the 34 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Take a Moment to Comment on Power Costs
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 7/27/2026 Dear Friends and Neighbors, For those of you reading this Monday report on Monday, please take a moment to provide feedback to the Public…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT August 2026 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: August 5, 2026, Public Power Council Members Forum 4:30 p.m. Location: Boise, ID …
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): Air quality advisory for Eastern Oregon and parts of Central Oregon [Aviso sobre la calidad del aire] July 27, 2026 until further notice
July 27, 2026 QUICK FACTS Location: Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Wheeler counties End date: Until further notice Smoke source: Multiple wildfires in Southern, Central and…
Cannon Beach Lifeguards Rescue Five Swimmers from Dangerous Rip Current Near Haystack Rock on Tuesday July 21st; Repeated Warnings by Lifeguards about Dangerous Conditions “Not Taken Seriously”
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Cannon Beach Fire District Lifeguards were patrolling the beach just south of Haystack Rock when they observed a group of eight individuals…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: An Argument for Strategic Voting
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt By Marc C. Johnson American…
