SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8, scheduled for March 3, 2025, from Starbase in Texas, was scrubbed late in the countdown due to Super Heavy booster issues. During propellant loading, problems emerged, leading to…
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Tesla Cybertrucks Pelted in New Orleans Orpheus Parade: A Night of Beads and Tension
New Orleans, LA – March 3, 2025 The Krewe of Orpheus parade, a staple of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras season, saw an unusual disruption this year when Tesla Cybertrucks, deployed as Marshal…
Reimagining America’s Role in Global Aid
This week, USAID has been at the center of significant upheaval. President Donald Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk, has taken steps towards significant restructuring. On February 3, 2025, USAID staff were…
Space Just Got a Little Closer
There’s a world beyond our own, and to better understand it, we must explore it. For the better part of a decade, several companies have been developing technologies to explore the universe…
2024 Year in Review
As we reflect on 2024, Tillamook County experienced a dynamic range of events from environmental phenomena to community challenges. The year kicked off with a severe winter storm, followed by fascinating marine…
Year in Review – 2024 – AI and Robotics
In 2024, the world of artificial intelligence and robotics witnessed groundbreaking advancements, surpassing previous expectations and redefining technological limits. This year marked a significant progression, with AI evolving at a pace that…
Oregon’s Battle with Alcohol: Task Force Concludes Study Amidst High Addiction and Death Rates
SALEM, Ore. — In the backdrop of Oregon’s cultural tapestry woven with German, Scandinavian, and Irish influences, coupled with the state’s notorious battle with seasonal depression, a pressing public health crisis has…
Discovering Dragonfly Crystals and Gallery – A Coastal Gem on the Oregon Shore
Wheeler gained a shiny new resident, Dragonfly Crystals and Gallery, a unique shop for those seeking something beyond the ordinary. This enchanting store offers a diverse array of items, from crystals and…
Advisory: High Surf Advisory until 10:00PM Monday
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — December 21, 2024 — The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the North and Central Coast of Oregon, along with the South Washington Coast, effective…
PROTECTING TILLAMOOK BAY FROM LARGE-SCALE OYSTER HARVESTING
Native eelgrass beds serve a critical role in healthy estuary ecosystems here in the Pacific Northwest. This aquatic plant provides nursery and refuge functions for several fish and shellfish species, including threatened…
