EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone’s mental health is taking a hit this year with all the changes to our daily lives. As we head into “flu” season (BTW – be sure to get a…
Recent Political Mailer – Don’t Believe It; Debbie Boothe-Schmidt Best Choice for Representative for District 32
A consultant-created large mailer from the Republican candidate for Oregon Representative for District 32 just arrived. It reminds me of recent County level campaigns where undefined “rural values” are represented as the…
Oregon reports 360 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 1 case, total cases at 54
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 571, the Oregon Health Authority reported at Saturday October 3rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 360 new…
LIFE BYTES: Ten Thousand Miles
By Kay Stoltz I know about aging. I have been at it a long time. Let me tell you what I know. The first hint was a diagnosis of presbyopia. Google calls…
Coast Guard responds to vessel aground on Columbia River sand bar Thursday, October 1st
ASTORIA, Ore.— The Coast Guard is responding to a 608-foot container ship that ran aground Thursday on the Washington side of the Columbia River south of Skamokawa Vista Park. Watchstanders at Coast…
Jobs and a Healthy Environment are not Mutually Exclusive – Elect New Leaders, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for House District 32
We all want our families to be able to have reliable, good-paying jobs now and in the future. But the corporate interests behind Timber Unity PAC, along with Koch Industries and other…
U-Pick pumpkin patches and COVID-19 – Remember 3 W’s: Wear A Mask, Watch Your Distance, Wash Your Hands
One of the joys of living in Oregon is getting to visit local farms and pumpkin patches for Halloween activities. You may be wondering if these activities are safe this year. Here…
Endorsements for David Gomberg, House District #10 and Suzanne Weber, House District #32
After careful thought I am endorsing David Gomberg for House District #10 and Suzanne Weber for House District #32. I have worked extensively with both over the last 7 years. Both candidates…
Tillamook County COVID-19 Weekly Case Summary as of 10/2/2020
1 new positive case (age range: 40-49) 53 total cases (presumptive + positive) 0 currently hospitalized 6 presumptive cases* 47 positive tests 3,140 negative tests (OHA) 3,187 total tests (OHA) 8 cases…
Deer season kicks off Oct. 3 – Check for access, Get tags online, reminder ODFW offices remain closed
SALEM, Ore.— Oregon’s largest hunting season (any legal weapon deer) begins Saturday, Oct. 3, with general season hunting in Western Oregon and controlled deer hunting in Eastern Oregon. Last year, 105,481 hunters participated in these seasons.Hunters, remember to pick up your…