The first week of March came in like a lamb … here are this week’s stories: Fire Mountain School, an update about the Salmonberry Trail, United Paws Kittens of the Week, Pioneer…
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A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Logging, Lawsuits, and Lost Revenue – The Fight Over Oregon’s State Forests
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, I focus on practical policies…
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update Week of 3/3/2025; Possible Closure of Hospital Road March 10-11
What to expect this week: Siding to begin at south elevation Sheet metal roof flashing to continue Second floor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler rough-in to continue Major milestones on the project:…
OBITUARY: Beverly Joanne (Miles) Stephens – September 15, 1936 – February 28, 2025
Bev passed away in Seaside, Oregon on February 28, 2025 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stephens and her beloved son “Bobby” Stephens. She…
Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE March 18, 2025
The meeting will be held at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 3:00 p.m. –Community Support Grant…
An open letter to Donald Trump
I am 81 years old and come from a working-class family, having grown up near Portland. I was a US Marine, a Portland police officer, a teacher, business owner, and community volunteer….
STATE OF THE UNION 2025: Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s Democratic response to Trump’s joint address to Congress
(March 4, 2025, PBS) – The Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s speech before Congress came from Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a first-term senator from Michigan. She spoke for about 11 minutes. Here is a transcript…
OP/ED: Call to Action – Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
By Mimi Maduro It’s time to speak out loud and clear to our representatives in Congress and to our family, friends and community about Elon Musk & President Trump taking steps to…
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Search for Dane Paulsen – Summary of Search and Continued Efforts
(March 5, 2025 – 2:45pm) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips. Below is a…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Understanding the Transient Lodging Tax
By Lynnee Jacks, Oregon Coast Visitors Association In this week’s Legislative Newsletter, we take a deep dive into the bills and background affecting tourism tax legislation. The 2025 Legislative Session is unfolding against…
