By Lianne Thompson On Friday, May 10, 2024, we gathered to honor the life and legacy of Arch Cape resident and community icon Marney Beemer. The Cannon Beach Community Church was filled…
Category: Guest Column
I’ve been thinking: Communitarianism
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about a new 8 syllable word I’ve found, “communitarianism”. I’ve always had an unnatural love for words. In fifth grade, I would meet once…
BOOK REVIEW: The Nordic Theory on Everything – In Search of a Better Life
By Jim Heffernan It’s not enough that somebody seems to write a tempting book every 20 minutes, sometimes a subject will come up and I’ll think, “I read a book about that,…
I’ve been thinking … Talking Politics
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been wondering a lot lately about how and when I became a talker. I think being a talker is something I’ve wanted all my life. Somehow at 77,…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Making Small Changes – Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
By Neal Lemery How am I to react to the news of the day, all the disasters, chaos and turmoil? All the talk of doom and gloom, of institutional dysfunction and the…
I’ve been thinking … Meet Jose, Bus Driver for The Wave
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about José, a cheerful bus driver I met in March 2023. I had just decided to run for Position 1 on the Tillamook County…
OP/ED: It’s all a Scam – Israel vs. Iran
By Chuck McLaughlin I will attempt here to piece together the bizarre events leading to the present situation in Israel vs Iran. It will reveal just how psychotic and narcissistic Zionists have…
THE OCEANSIDER: Pointed questions, some colorful language and a bit of news … Highlights of the Oceanside Candidate’s Forum
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider All five candidates for two County Commissioner positions participated in an online Candidate Forum yesterday (April 27), which was sponsored by the Oceanside Neighborhood Association and The Oceansider. The moderator (your friendly editor) posed…
I’ve been thinking … The Power of the Question
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about how many times I hear a variation of the statement, “We used to friends, now we can’t talk anymore.” Political differences are usually…
BOOK REVIEW: American Fly Girl
By Jim Heffernan I was given an advance copy of this book and asked to review it. I was flattered, but really wasn’t expecting much. Turns out, it’s a wonderful book. The…