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BOOK REVIEW: Talking Across the Divide
By Jim Heffernan I found this book nestled in the Braver Angels library* of recommended books and it tapped perfectly into my obsessive desire to promote civil discussion within our community. It’s…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Our Economy, Our Schools, and Our Climate
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 9/5/2023 Hello Neighbors and Friends, Yesterday we honored and enjoyed Labor Day. So this report is coming to you on a Tuesday instead of the typical Monday. I’ll apologize…
THE OCEANSIDER: Sketches of Proposed Fusion Hotel at Oceanside Cabins Site; Public Hearing on Conversion of Surf Shop/Cafe to Hotel Rooms
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider First Concept Sketch of Proposed Fusion Hotel The Oceansider has obtained a preliminary concept sketch of the new hotel that Fusion Lodging proposes to build at the current…
Tillamook’s Main Library Park Opens – Maxwell Park Dedication – VIDEO
By Neal Lemery; Photos & Video by Don Backman “A park for the people of Tillamook County, built by the people of Tillamook County.” With these words, the newest public park in…
WORDS OF WISDOM: In Praise of Teachers
by Neal Lemery We may not realize it, but the school year has already begun. At my neighborhood school, our community’s teachers and support staff are already at work. Long hours are…
Drew’s Commentary: WHO ATTEMPTED TO MURDER THE PAC-12?
By Andrew Jenck Laying on the shores of the Pacific lies the Pac-12, “Packy,” having been dealt blows to its upper left forehead, and three more, south of its stomach. It got…
THE OCEANSIDER: Oregon Coast Hosts Appeals County STR Ordinance – Save Our Neighborhoods Leaders Organize to “Intervene”
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider In early August, Oregon Coast Hosts (“OCH”), a group representing short-term rental companies, continued its effort to challenge the new STR ordinance by filing a Notice of Intent to…
BOOK REVIEW: Mansfield and Dirksen – Bipartisan Giants of the Senate; Hoffman Center Writer’s Series – Marc Johnson Reading August 30th
By Jim Heffernan Marc C. Johnson is a local author who serves as President on Nehalem Bay Health District. He moved here after a career in journalism, teaching and government in Idaho…
THE OCEANSIDER: Three matters of community interest this week ….
By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider County Announces Hearing on a Proposal to Convert the Surf Shop and Cafe to Transient Lodging Neighbors of the Three Arch Inn received letters from the county this…
