By Randy Kugler City officials have demonstrated a troubling public process to address important community projects. The steps look something like this: Identify the issue, hire consultants who come and convene citizens…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Mussel harvesting closes on south coast, reopens mid-coast
OIOpublisher (SALEM, Ore. 7/25/25) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning above the safety threshold, the Oregon Department of…
Alligator Detention Center Merchandise sold at Lane County Fair
At the Lane County Fair here in Eugene, Oregon, “Alligator Detention Center” merchandise is being sold. I called the Fair board office and voiced my outrage. I did acknowledge the issue of…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Monthly Community Meeting Tuesday, July 29 in Rockaway Beach
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection monthly community meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m. Reminder! Upcoming North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection monthly community meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at…
OREGON DEPT. OF LAND CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (DLCD) FARM STAND RULEMAKING UPDATE: RULEMAKING PAUSED
DLCD to postpone issuing proposed draft rules in the Secretary of State’s Bulletin for public comment at this time. The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) thanks those that have provided…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: 5 FIRES SINCE MAY CONNECTED TO TARGET SHOOTING IN TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, FIRES QUICKLY PUT OUT; FIRE SAFETY EMPHASIZED
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. 7/25/25)—The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just since May connected to target shooting. “These fires…
ASTROLOGY: New Moon in Leo, 2025, Show up for yourself
By Madame Dana Zia Hello Earthlings! The New Moon in Leo taking place on July 24th is a complicated Moon with a simple message — Show up for yourself. You are worth…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE (ODFW): RECREATION REPORT 7/24/25
Updates to fishing, crabbing, clamming and wildlife viewing Best bets for weekend fishing We just stocked millions of trout this year, and some are for you! Check the trout stocking schedule and maps for locations near…
OBITUARY: Lorraine Melba Eckhardt – April 14, 1929 – July 14, 2025
Lorraine Melba Eckhardt was born to Rexford and Ethel Rowland April 14th, 1929 in Tillamook, Oregon. She passed away peacefully July 14th, 2025 at her home in Tillamook, Oregon. Lorraine was a…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Public Broadcasting Needs You
On July 18, the Republican controlled Congress passed a bill that eliminates two years of previously approved federal-funding for Public Broadcasting. Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) lost $5 million – nine percent of…