ASTORIA Ore. – The Coast Guard and other agencies are searching for a missing man who was aboard a vessel in distress Sunday off the coast of Washington near the Willapa Bay…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Notice of New City Hall Hours 2/6/23
OIOpublisher The City of Tillamook is pleased to announce that effective this week, City Hall is now open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. This…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Budget Begins
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Last week, Governor Kotek released her recommended budget. According to the executive summary, the plan will build more housing, reduce homelessness, increase access to mental health…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 2/6/23 – Rainy, breezy continues
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Monday, February 6, 2023 We saw mainly light rain and drizzle from a weak warm front moving across today that diminished this afternoon…
ARDENT GOURMET: A tablespoon of Astoria, a teaspoon of Seaside
By David & Susan Greenberg The sea lions barked like feral middle-schoolers taunting a hapless substitute teacher who took a wrong turn into Hell. Luckily, they were beneath the docks on the…
THINGS WE LOVE – NORTH FORK 53: Six ways an ancient holiday can help your seasonal depression
EDITOR’S NOTE: Madame Zia mentions Imbolc in her Astrology column, and I had saved this blog post from Ginger at North Fork 53. This is a perfect read for a rainy Sunday…
ASTROLOGY: February 5th at 10:30am PST the Full Moon in Leo; Move forward with courage and grace
By Madame Dana Zia Today, February 5th, we will be illuminated with a powerful Leo Moon that pounces in with passion. This Moon is highly aspected with Uranus, the great awakener, and…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Celebrating Love & Chocolate
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven Every Valentine’s Day, I prepare a chocolate confection to treat my dear man and celebrate love. If the occasion prompts you to bake something chocolatey to celebrate…
“It’s been a really odd 48 hours” Astoria Police Chief Kelly; “Victim” Rescued by US Coast Guard from Columbia Bar, Wanted for Stealing Boat, Other Bizarre Incidents in Clatsop County, Seaside Police Make Arrest Friday Evening
EDITOR’S NOTE: The US Coast Guard video went viral in minutes yesterday. It showed a dramatic rescue as a boat rolled in the waves on the Columbia River bar. You can spot…
10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information
By Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal…