By Jim Heffernan This is a book Liz Plank mentioned in her book and I thought it would be worthwhile. I’ve heard of bell hooks (she does not use capital letters for…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: County Concludes Investigation into Employee and Public Complaints Regarding Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office; From over 50 Complaints, 35 Complaints Determined to be Founded, No Civil or Criminal Wrong-doing
(TILLAMOOK, OR – May 8, 2026) – Tillamook County has concluded its independent investigation into complaints submitted to the county’s Human Resources department by members of the public and county employees regarding…
Tillamook State Forest firewood donation helps Oregon Youth Authority Native American culture program
(Woodburn, Ore.)—More than two cords of firewood from the Tillamook State Forest were dropped off by Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) staff at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn recently. The…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyanobacteria bloom season is here – When in doubt, stay out
(PORTLAND, Ore.)—With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)…
I Endorse Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook County voters have a clear choice in their vote for Circuit Court Judge. That choice is Alex Hamalian. I was a Tillamook County District and Circuit Court Judge for many years….
ACTION ALERT: VOTE!! Less than 10 Percent of Ballots Returned as of 5/7/26; Drop off Ballots at County Drop Boxes
By Romy Carver & Laura Swanson “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written” by Walter Isaacson. The sentence is, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Small Acts of Kindness
By Lianne Thompson We’re operating in a culture that pays for attention. I’m asking you to give me the gift of your attention. Please read through what’s written here and let it…
HOFFMAN CENTER FOR ARTS: Community Celebration of New Public Artwork May 9
Join us for the dedication of Marine Layer, a new sculpture in the Wonder Garden!May 9 | 1–3 PMHoffman Wonder Garden595 Laneda AvenueFree and open to the public Meet the artist Juan…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Education
By Butch Freedman I entered teaching through the side door, but I stayed in for a career. It wasn’t my first choice of occupations, that would have been making a living as…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Roll Call – Clarifying the Proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance
By Sheriff Josh Brown The proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance has generated a great deal of discussion throughout our community. I have received phone calls and emails, the Board of Commissioners has…
