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…
OBITUARY: David Gail Elkins – August 24, 1940 – August 6, 2024
OIOpublisher David Gail Elkins 83, was born in Portland, Oregon on August 24, 1940. He died on August 6th, 2024. He proudly served our country in the Air Force. He was a…
UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Romo & Bilya
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 of…
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…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: Suppression efforts continue on the Lee Falls Fire in Washington County; Community of Cherry Grove Under Evacuation Orders
Cherry Grove, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry, Gaston Rural Fire District and Washington County Sheriff’s Office are working together in response to the Lee Falls Fire to protect the community of…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Sunday Aug. 11 last day to fish ocean salmon from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR for recreational anglers
NEWPORT, Ore. – This Sunday is the last day recreational anglers can fish for ocean coho and Chinook salmon in the area from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR. This area closes at…
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…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) HWY. 101 CONSTRUCTION: Urban upgrades project in Garibaldi starts August 12th; Driving along the coast – plan for other U.S. 101 projects
You’ll see us in the area! We’re working on upgrading U.S. 101 through downtown Garibaldi. These upgrades will help make the area safer and more accessible for all, whether you drive, ride, walk…
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…