by Judi Yamada, www.kitchenmaven.org The first known use of the idiom “Staff Of Life” was in 1638; it meant “a staple of diet”, and the meaning hasn’t changed. Obtained from Western man’s…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 9/21/22
OIOpublisher Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Weather The low pressure area continued to hover near northern California today so not much changed other than some increased cloudiness. Tonight, the low finally started to…
PEACE OUT LOUD: Grief and Gratitude – A love story
EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog was first published on Romy’s blog nearly ten years ago on December 19, 2012. She shared it again today on her Facebook page and it just really resonated…
Deb Simmons, Manzanita Mayoral Candidate 2022, September Listening Session
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Deb Simmons, the sole mayoral candidate for the City of Manzanita, held a listening session September 15, 2022 where she outlined her three major goals as mayor;…
Unite Oregon, Humble Beginnings, and Participatory Budgeting come together for climate listening session
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Unite Oregon is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that community voices are heard at the tables where decisions are made. In 2021, they started a Climate Justice…
HUGE Jumble Sale at White Clover Grange Sat. & Sun. Sept 24th, 25th
An incredible array of cool stuff Vintage, Antique and Second Hand at the White Clover Grange, Hwy 53, Nehalem Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25 from 10am – 3pm Homewares, beautiful…
Vote Yes for Incorporation of Oceanside
I am writing in favor of a Yes Vote for incorporation of Oceanside. My wife and I have owned a lot in Oceanside for 12+ years. I have always had a positive…
Prescribed Fire Planned for Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge Sept. 24-25
Cloverdale, OR.~ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed fire on grasslands at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). The first burn is planned for September 24-25,…
Practice your yodeling! Tillamook Swiss Centennial slated for Nov. 5 at county fairgrounds
Lederhosen Fun Run, Schwingfest competition, Corn hole tournament, Pioneer quilt show, music, dancing, good beer and Swiss-style food makes the day a celebration of cultural heritage November 5th. September 19, 2022. Tillamook…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather & National Preparedness Month Tips continue 9/20/22
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Weather The low pressure area that has lingered off of northern California will finally start to move northeastward tonight,…