On January 17, 2024 residents of Wheeler received notice of a water issue, primarily south Wheeler, from Hall Street south and above 2nd Street. Public Works identified a faulty water main on…
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OP/ED: WHERE I STAND
By Chuck McLaughlin There occurs on occasion during one’s life when a question of great moral and legal significance compels an answer and silence would betray one’s conscience. Such is the question…
NEHALEM VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: Bayocean, the local town that fell into the sea Jan. 20th, North County Recreation District
Bayocean, a lovely town located near Cape Meares, was once a thriving community in the early 20th century. Bordered by the ocean and Tillamook Bay, it was home to a hotel, natatorium,…
Governor Declares Statewide Emergency Due To Severe Ice Storm Jan. 18
State of Emergency will support access to federal resources for response and recovery efforts after an ice storm caused widespread infrastructure damages and power outages across the state Salem, OR — This…
State Forester conducting Habitat Conservation Program, Forest Management Plan listening sessions; In-person Eugene, Jan. 25; Astoria, Jan. 31; Virtual – Jan. 29
State Forester Cal Mukumoto will be hosting three listening sessions to hear final thoughts from the public prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Forestry on a path forward for…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Having Patience
By Neal Lemery Life doesn’t seem to offer much space for patience these days. Technology wants an instant response to instant messages, with no time “built in” for being able to react,…
Microsoft and Open AI Face Lawsuit for Plagiarizing Copywritten Materials
I’m quite soaked from all of these deep dives into AI, coming up for air too fast, I might have a bit of the bends. But gaining my bearings, I’ve noticed a…
I’ve been thinking … First Friends and Second Friends
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking about a new term in my vocabulary – “second friends.” It’s a term that was coined by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) to describe his relationship with Owen…
DONATIONS NEEDED, VOLUNTEERS: CARE Homeless Connect Jan. 24th at Tillamook Fairgrounds
CARE’s Houseless Connect event will be held on January 24th at Tillamook Fairgrounds from 10 am to 3 pm. Please donate – with the inclement weather supplies are low. Houseless Connect is…
COMMENTARY: Club Manzanita Bait and Switch CONCLUSION
By Randy Kugler What happened to our old City Hall? The City described it as an old, leaking, mold filled building that was so unsafe for use that employees could no longer…