By Leanna Coy, FNP Many people feeling stress, anxiety, fear, and anger right now. Seeing images of people being taken, jailed, beaten, and killed in our streets can feel overwhelming. The news…
Category: Wellness
Taking Care of our Neighbors: CARE Homeless Connect Wed. January 28th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
On Wednesday, January 28th, CARE Inc. is holding their annual Homeless Connect—a day dedicated to providing essential resources and support to our neighbors in need. If you or someone you know is…
WHEN HOPE FEELS LOST – HOW WE RISE
By Roland Hughes I’m not interested in scaring anyone. It’s not my purpose and fear is corrosive. Fear is cheap. It burns hot, spreads fast, and leaves very little behind except exhaustion…
Bay City Arts Center February First Friday Gallery Opening & Music Event Saturday: A Winter Glimpse of the Beloved Ocean Celebration – Feb. 6 & 7
Join local communities and visitors alike this February and experience the spirit of the beloved annual Ocean Celebration—traditionally held each August at Cape Lookout—through two special events at the Bay City Arts…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: STATE’S FIRST MEASLES CASES OF 2026 CONFIRMED IN LINN COUNTY
Health officials warn public about two locations where affected individuals spent time – Lebanon Community Hospital ER & Albany General Hospital ER PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Linn County public health…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: West Coast Health Alliance continues to endorse American Academy of Pediatrics-recommended child, adolescent immunization schedules
What you need to know: CDC’s Jan. 5 decision to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule did not follow established procedure. The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in…
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2026 Community Celebration Lights Up the Pine Grove in Manzanita
Looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the new year? Join your neighbors on Wednesday, Dec. 31st from 7PM to midnight for a night full of good vibes and community joy:…
GUIDED FIRST DAY HIKES SET FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY IN 25 OREGON STATE PARKS; TILLAMOOK COUNTY STATE PARKS HOST FIRST HIKES AT OSWALD WEST, SITKA SEDGE
SALEM, Oregon— Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, Thursday Jan. 1. In Tillamook…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Coverage, savings, peace of mind – Oregon encourages health plan enrollment for 2026
(SALEM, Ore. 12/22/25) – As people in Oregon prepare to welcome in the new year, now is the time to make sure you and your family have the health coverage you need….
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE – EVERY SATURDAY PROTEST IN NEHALEM NOON TO 2PM: The State of Our Country After 250 Years of Democracy
By Patty Rinehart Over the past 250 years, our nation has undergone significant transformations. While we have made considerable progress, recent developments raise serious concerns about the direction in which our democracy…