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…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Commissioner Olson Addresses Questions about Measure 29-180 Public Radio System Bond
By Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner Tillamook County has placed Measure 29-180 before the voters this November. The county is asking voters to consider authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds in…
OBITUARY: William “Bill” L. Supak Jr. – August 19, 1941 – October 10, 2024
Beloved husband, brother and stepfather William “Bill” Supak Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 83. Bill was born in Chicago Illinois on August…
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…
North County Food Bank Takes Steps Toward New Home
The North County Food Bank (NCFB) Board of Directors is excited to announce that we have purchased a tract of land for construction of a new food and clothing bank. The property…
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…
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update: Construction Report, No More Street Closures
An updated construction report on the Nehalem Bay Health Center in Wheeler – Progress … and no more street closures for the present. For the week of: 10/21/2024 What to expect this…
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…
OBITUARY: Vanessa Alexis (Jamison) Genens – March 29, 1949 – October 16, 2024
On March 29, 1949, Vanessa Alexis Jamison was born to US Air Force Colonel Edward Joseph and Mrs. Patricia Joseph at Billy Mitchell Air Force Base on Long Island, New York. She…
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…