A recent court filing from the Department of Homeland Security in the County’s joint lawsuit to retain the Coast Guard rescue helicopter confirms that the federal government did take steps to establish…
BUTCH’S BLOG: When Will it End?
By Butch Freedman I put it off as long as I can stand it. Reading the news of the day, that is. I take some deep breaths before I do, get ready…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Pivot That Wasn’t
Trumpism has always been about intimidation and violence. It still is. By Marc C. Johnson What’s the old saying: fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. That…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Solid Waste Partner to Address County Ordinance Violations
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Tillamook County Solid Waste, served documents this week outlining numerous county ordinance violations at two residential properties within the county. Through collaboration with the…
INDIVISIBLE NORTH COAST OREGON: Statement on Recent Murders by Federal Immigration Agents In Minneapolis; CALL TO ACTION – Defund ICE
Our community is grieving and furious after a second murder by federal agents in Minneapolis in less than three weeks. These deaths are not isolated incidents. They are the direct result of…
ADVENTIST HEALTH PRESENTS ART FOR THE HEART EXHIBITION, ART INTAKE JAN. 29-30; OPENING RECEIPTION FEB. 1
Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce the return of Art for the Heart, a community art exhibition taking place February 1 – 27, 2026, at the North County Recreation District (NCRD) in Nehalem….
Stress and Trauma: Self-care important for mental health during crisis, trauma
By Leanna Coy, FNP Many people feeling stress, anxiety, fear, and anger right now. Seeing images of people being taken, jailed, beaten, and killed in our streets can feel overwhelming. The news…
STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND AMERICAN VALUES
By Sandy Johnson One positive aspect of having a “slow” season on the coast is that our residents and business owners have more time to visit, one on one. I have taken…
Liberal? Libertarian? How about Plowshare Conservative?
By Watt Childress When a liberal friend recently called me a libertarian, I bristled. If I thought she was a libertarian, I would have taken it as a compliment.But yeah, she’s right….
No Spray Permits – State Highways Due by March 1st
Did you know that you must apply for a No Spray Permit with Oregon Department of Transportation to prevent herbicide spraying adjacent to a State Highway along your property? Installing “No Spray”…