Have you ever tried to grow a tomato and suffered extreme disappointment from the results? Spindly plants with rotted fruits, if you’re lucky enough to get fruit in the first place. Or…
Author: Cara Mico, Assistant Editor
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
Tillamook Education Consortium (TEC) welcomes Sherry Cook as Director of Tillamook
The Tillamook Education Consortium (TEC) is an organization consisting of Neah-Kah-Nie School District, Tillamook School District, Nestucca Valley School District, and Tillamook Bay Community College who are focused on increasing educational opportunity…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection’s Quest for Clean Water
For the most recent Tillamook County Pioneer Podcast I sat down with the North Coast Citizens for Watershed Protection (NCCWP), a group dedicated to safeguarding the region’s waterways, to discuss their mission…
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Weather by Gordon McCraw
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – Weather by Gordon McCraw Another mild, muddy night where the temperature only dropped to near 52 at the airport with some spotty light rain. This morning we…
The Data of Immigration
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor You may have seen the lines of immigrants arriving daily in Texas, New York, and California recently in the news. I’m going to be looking more deeply…
Brain-in-a-dish learns pong in 5 minutes
You might have heard recently about lab grown brain cells trained to play Pong. I sat down with the founder and CEO of Cortical Labs Hon Weng Chong, for an overview of…
Microsoft and Open AI Face Lawsuit for Plagiarizing Copywritten Materials
I’m quite soaked from all of these deep dives into AI, coming up for air too fast, I might have a bit of the bends. But gaining my bearings, I’ve noticed a…
Manzanita has a New Mayor!
In Manzanita, recent changes in local governance, marked by the appointment of Kathryn Stock as mayor and subsequent council resignations, have drawn significant public attention. In the governance of Manzanita, Mayor Kathryn…
Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation Ramps Up Excitement with Second North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament
Tillamook County is buzzing with excitement as the Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation gears up for its second North Coast Throwdown Cornhole tournament. This fun-filled event, scheduled for January 27th at the…
The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook’s Legacy of Music and Mentorship
Music feeds the soul, and there is a magic that comes from neighbors and friends performing and enjoying music together. The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook was founded by a group of…