By Jim Heffernan Today’s episode happened at the Motor Vehicle Department. There were four us waiting our turn — two men and two women. I started out with the man and opened…
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Nedonna Beach Wave Development Violates Rockaway Beach Comprehensive Plan
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed Nedonna Wave Development, which directly conflicts with the principles and policies outlined in Rockaway Beach’s 2007 Comprehensive Plan. Although the…
Geezer Tribe: Have a smaller, jollier Christmas
By Linda Shaffer We are in the second week of December and so far the only Christmas card I have received is from a local merchant. It’s an advertisement but I appreciate…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 12/9/24: A couple dry days, then rain showers return for the weekend; What’s with all the earthquakes??
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer There was some patchy dense fog around this morning as high pressure was building in over the area. And with the relatively clear…
Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity (TIDE) Tuesday December 17, 2024
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity Board of Directors will conduct…
BOOK REVIEW: Yes, Chef – A Memoir – Marcus Samuelsson
By Jim Heffernan I was attracted to this 12 year old book by watching the PBS series, “No Passport Required”. My wife and I enjoy “food porn” cooking shows and his show…
UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Cassius & Flavia
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your eyes, and read here the tale of two wonder-kitties, Cassius and Flavia! Flavia is the wild child, super silly and always ready to play. As the…
I’ve been thinking … I’m Mad as Hell!
By Jim Heffernan I’ve always thought of myself as “too cool” to ever feel kinship with Howard Beale in the iconic 1976 movie, “Network” but I’m there today. This last presidential election…
FIRST OREGON EXHIBIT: Shirl Ireland’s “Ode to Mother Nature” at North County Recreation District Gallery – Artist Reception Sat. Dec. 7th
What a visual treat – right here at the North County Recreation District gallery! And you can meet the artist, Shirl Ireland who is new to Oregon and the North Coast. The…
Commercial Dungeness crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon to California border
Dungeness crab can be on holiday dinner plates. NEWPORT, Ore. – Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon (Oswald State Park) to the California border the Oregon Department…
