By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Given how common AI chat models are, it’s likely that you’ve talked to an AI assistant like Siri or Google Assistant, seen a Chat GPT-3 response on…
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!
Manzanita City Council Regular Session Highlights 11/9/2022
By Cara Mico The Manzanita City Council held a public hearing for the proposed moratorium on dune grading to improve views. The council reached a consensus in the September meeting to move…
Manzanita Citizens Express Concern for Incomplete LUBA Response for the Lofts Development
By Cara Mico The City of Manzanita met for a regular City Council session on November 9, 2022. During public comment, resident Denise Loffman addressed the mayor with a concern that many…
Nehalem Candidate Forum, 2022 – Video
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor The Nehalem candidates forum was held on Tuesday, October 18th and was attended by mayoral candidate Phil Chick and council candidate David Cram. Both Mr. Cram and…
Charles McNeilly is running for Mayor of Rockaway
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Charles McNeilly is running for mayor of Rockaway. Having been a project manager in the banking and technology industries for many years, he felt like he had…
Tim Hall is running for reelection to continue as Mayor of Garibaldi
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Tim Hall is running for reelection to the office of Mayor of Garibaldi. His key priorities are ensuring that the city doesn’t lose its charter by submitting…
Mayor Susan Jane Wilson is running for reelection in Rockaway
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Susan Jane Wilson is running for Mayor of Rockaway, Oregon. She served on the City Planning Commission, and the City Council, before running unopposed for mayor. Her…
Phil Chick is running for Mayor of Nehalem
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Phil Chick has lived in Nehalem for almost half of his life. Originally from Indiana, Mr. Chick moved to Portland, then to the coast. He was escaping…
Near Space Corporation in Tillamook bringing humans closer to the void
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Of the many test flights completed by Near Space Corporation (NSC) out of Tillamook, not one has failed, but many locals still don’t know who they are…
Judy Riggs, Garibaldi Mayoral Candidate 2022, discusses main goals if elected
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Judy Riggs is running for Mayor of Garibaldi, if elected, this would be her second term in office. Ms. Riggs has served as the postmaster in Garibaldi…
