Larry Alan Smieja of Nehalem, Oregon, has passed away peacefully June 22nd, 2025, in Astoria, Oregon after a brief illness. He was born to Alois and Henrietta Smieja on January 10th, 1956,…
OBITUARY: Mary “Karen” Blair – July 8, 1947 – June 21, 2025
OIOpublisher Karen Blair was born to Walter and Leona Welker July 8th, 1947, in Yakima Washington. She passed away June 21st, 2025, at her home in Tillamook, Oregon. Karen lived in New…
New Benches Enhance Experience at Rockaway Beach “Big Cedar” Nature Preserve
Photos & Story By Bill Hassell A younger guest expressed it perfectly by saying, “It’s like we’re in Jurassic Park.” The second most frequented destination in Rockaway Beach is the Nature Preserve,…
PORT OF TILLAMOOK BAY & MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PARTICIPATED IN OREGON DISASTER AIRLIFT RESPONSE TEAM EXERCISE JUNE 14TH
The Port of Tillamook Bay and Municipal Airport participated in an ODART (Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team) exercise, practicing an emergency response to a large typhoon/9.0 earthquake on Saturday June 14, 2025….
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Cancer 2025 – A gift from the Stars
By Madame Dana Zia The New Moon in Cancer floats in on a pink cloud on June 25th. This Moon is a gift from the Universe for all our hard work we’ve…
Manzanita 4th of July Parade Posters Available at Farmers Market Friday June 27th
Local artist Lori Dillon will be at the Manzanita Farmers Market this Friday, June 27th to personalize copies of the 2025 Manzanita Fourth of July Parade poster. Dillon and parade committee volunteers will…
Surf Fisherman Dies Despite Rescue Attempt on Seaside Beach June 25, 2025
(SEASIDE, Ore. – June 25, 2025) – Seaside Fire & Rescue and Seaside Police responded to a report of a shore fisherman in distress in the water at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday,…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS PRESENTS: TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 26-28
It’s not too late to register for one of the three remaining Tidepool Discovery events in Oceanside! Come and join us June 26th, 27th and 28th during the great low tides that are…
UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Bonzai, Poppy, Pippin & Sprout; Seeking Foster Volunteers
Bonzai, Poppy, Pippin and Sprout are spring kittens who are ready for their forever homes. They were cared for in a loving foster home and are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. You can learn…
OBITUARY: Betty Jean McMahon – June 18, 1947 – June 14, 2025
Betty Jean McMahon was born June 18, 1947 in Parkin, Arkansas to Ruben and Evelyn Duncan, and she passed away peacefully at her home in Tillamook, Oregon, June 14th, 2025, with family…