It is almost time once again for our 4th of July parade in Rockaway Beach!The theme this year is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” – From grandparents…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Building a healthier Oregon: More treatment beds, more hope for families
A stronger path for Oregon families New residential treatment beds are helping Oregon families get the mental health and addiction care they need, close to home. These improvements strengthen communities across the…
OP/ED: Who Benefits From a Divided America?
By Robin Kostrikin For many years, I have tried to understand the conflicts in the Middle East by listening to as many voices as possible. I have spoken with Israelis, Palestinians in…
Siuslaw National Forest Recruiting Volunteers for Resource Advisory Committee
(Corvallis, Ore., June 17, 2026) — Volunteers are needed for the Siuslaw Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This 15‑member committee represents a wide range of community interests and provides recommendations for…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: ODFW responds to sudden loss of BPA funding for Columbia River SAFE program
(SALEM, OR) — ODFW was notified June 18, 2026 that the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is terminating its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Passing the Civil Rights Act
“Stronger than all the armies is an idea whose time has come.” – Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen debating the Civil Rights Act in 1964 By Marc C. Johnson Today, June 19,…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM UPDATE: HANGAR B RECOVERY & PRESERVATION; PORT CONTINUES EFFORTS FOR FUNDING REPAIRS
Several important updates regarding the Tillamook Air Museum’s damaged historic Hangar B were shared during Port of Tillamook Bay Board meeting on June 18, 2026. Port Board President Jack Mulder emphasized that…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST: Education key to preventing recreational shooting wildfire starts in Oregon’s state forests
With fire season now in effect across all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands, including Oregon’s state forests, visitors are encouraged to take every precaution possible to prevent human-caused wildfires. Across…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces 2026 Fourth of July Honorees
The City of Rockaway Beach is proud to announce its 2026 Fourth of July Parade honorees, recognizing two outstanding selections whose dedication, generosity, and community spirit embody the very best of Rockaway…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Gaslighting of America
“News is a weapon of war. Its purpose is to wage war and not to give out information.” – Joseph Goebbels, May 1942 By Marc C. Johnson One of the, oh,…
