As educational costs continue to challenge students, community college foundations emerge as essential financial buffers. One such foundation, highlighted in the most recent Tillamook County Pioneer Podcast, sets a precedent in educational…
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NCCWP is growing!
NCCWP is growing! On Friday, September 15, we celebrate the launch of the Astoria chapter with a film screening of Last of the Ancient Rainforest and a beach clean up with SOLVE the following day. The…
Unpacking Manzanita’s Transportation Plan and Zoning Changes
In a world where urban planning is often synonymous with complexity, the city of Manzanita is taking strides to simplify and modernize its approach. At the heart of this endeavor is the…
Wild Coast Goods, for Hearth and Home
Wild Coast Goods is not just a store; it’s a creative collaboration between two talented artists, Ashley Mersereau and Justin Bailie. Both were born and raised on the north Oregon coast, and…
Kilchis Point Reserve, Hiking the Great Outdoors and Something for Everyone
Kilchis Point Reserve, located in Tillamook County, Oregon, is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape to nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 200 acres, this reserve is home to a diverse range…
Bear Creek Artichokes: Culinary Oasis, Gift & Garden Paradise in South Tillamook County
A welcome stop in south Tillamook County, right off Highway 101, sits Bear Creek Artichokes, a farm several decades in the making. A staple store and café for locals, it offers something…
Manzanita and Nehalem, Collaborative Efforts Amidst Level Two Water Conservation
Manzanita and Nehalem in Oregon are taking proactive measures to address water conservation and emergency preparedness. With Nehalem at a level two for water conservation and facing low surface water, the collaboration…
Manzanita City Council Explores Dark Sky Guidelines for a Brighter Future
Manzanita is renowned for its natural beauty, and for those in the know, its night skies, but those skies are increasingly bright, diminishing the visibility of the Milky Way and other constellations….
Sea Turtles Forever’s Crusade to Protect Marine Life from Microplastic
Marc Ward, the founder of Sea Turtles Forever, stood on a beach in Costa Rica, surrounded by the tragic sight of 100 sea turtles, dead and filled with microplastics. “I was on…
Bites and Sights of the Coast: A Culinary Journey to Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts in Nehalem, Oregon
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Nehalem River, Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts is a culinary destination and community gathering spot at 35915 N Hwy 101 in Nehalem, Oregon. Dotted…