By Don Backman “Mrs. Murphy, why does this (the Declaration of Independence) only say men? What about women?” “Well,” she replied, “the word men meant all mankind in those days. …
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MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Declaration at 250
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal … “ By Marc C. Johnson On February 22, 1861 the president-elect of the United States stopped in Philadelphia…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PROVIDES UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE
(TILLAMOOK, OR. July 2, 2026) Tillamook County is providing an update on the Public Safety Emergency Communications System Upgrade. County voters approved a $24.4 million General Obligation Bond in November 2024 to…
PORT OF TILLAMOOK BAY: Work Begins to Address Storm Damage to Hangar B
The Port of Tillamook Bay is preparing to begin work to safely remove the storm-damaged section of roofing on historic Hangar B. Work is anticipated to begin in early August, pending final…
Another Abuse of Power
This morning I received an email from the Social Security Administration that is basically propaganda for trump. How despicable that this president uses our tax dollars and “independent” government agencies to shamelessly…
OREGON AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS – Rockaway Beach @ 11:06AM, Neskowin @ 11:12AM
The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon will conduct July 4th flyovers for ceremonies throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Col. Joshua Hovanas, a pilot with the 142nd Wing says he’s…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Navigating Summer Traffic and Construction Smarter and Safer
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 6/29/26 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Our summer highways are full. People are in a hurry, construction backs up the traffic, and turning left can…
Oregon DMV2U and Express Kiosks unavailable later today, July 2nd through the weekend, July 5th; DMV offices closed tomorrow
DEQ clean air stations and DEQ Too™ to continue emissions testing tomorrow but will be unable to renew registrations or issue stickers SALEM — Oregon DMV’s computer system will be unavailable later today through the Fourth of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Sarah Hagopian, Prevention Intern, Tillamook Family Counseling Center These days, you’ve probably heard plenty about the risks of teens trying or using substances. As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Nutrition Benefits for OHP members with complex health needs
New benefits will help improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. Salem, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is introducing two new nutrition benefits for eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members: a fruit and vegetable benefit and a pantry stocking benefit. These supports…
