You’ll want to hear the fascinating story of the Cheese War, presented by the author of the book of the same name. Marilyn Milne and her family experienced the “war,” which took…
Getting to the Root of It: Pacific Northwest Residents Can Take Pride in Their Wood Products
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Just like “eating local”, we should also be aware of where our wood comes from. As we celebrate Earth Day (every day) and Arbor Day, here’s a timely piece…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: 38th Annual Arbor Day Celebration Thursday April 24th – Tree Planting at Coatsville Park
Arbor Day, a significant event that originated in 1872 in Nebraska, has now become a celebrated tradition in Tillamook and across the globe. In Oregon, our State Forester, Cal Mukumoto, has designated…
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Hello! As some of you have seen, we’re implementing a way to make it easier for you to send us your articles. We have a new post submission link on our menu…
HOFFMAN WONDER GARDEN PRESENTS: DAN HINKLEY – My Life in Plants, Friday, April 25th at NCRD Performing Arts Center
The Hoffman Wonder Garden invites you to join us Friday, April 25th at 5pm for an exhilarating journey through the plant world with the celebrated American plantsman and adventurer, Dan Hinkley. The…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Local Effects of Lodging Tax Debate in Salem
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 4/21/2025 Last week, I explained that your legislature has reached the halfway point, and that bills not approved in committee by deadlines set in our…
North Coast Communities Invited to Share Ideas on Caring for Those Facing Serious Illness and Grief
(TILLAMOOK & MANZANITA, OR) — Local residents are invited to take part in upcoming community listening circles in Tillamook and Manzanita, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project. These interactive gatherings are designed…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Why Oregon Should Stop Playing Border Patrol with Mental Health Licenses
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Oregon Coast Partners Recognized at the 2025 Travel Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism
We’re just back from the Travel Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and as always, the conference is an incredible time of networking and learning from our tourism partners. A few of our…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2025 Pacific halibut season announced
(NEWPORT, Ore. – April 21, 2025) – The Pacific halibut sport seasons and regulations were adopted by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission last Friday. Seasons are as follows: Columbia River Subarea…