Dear Editor: America claims to be a bastion of democracy, but do we really support it? The right to vote is a bedrock of democracy, yet a little more than one third…
Category: Politics
Getting Back to Work …
Hello! How have you been? I’ve been busy at work as a Nurse and spending some much needed quality time with my family. I recently began a new position working with Veterans…
MANZANITA MUSINGS: Let’s Get Our Facts Straight, Kids
EDITOR’S NOTE: The subject line of this email from Kim Rosenberg was “final post” which I truly hope is not the case. As Kim relates below, I did have to, as she…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: A Seat At The Table
EDITOR’S NOTE: This was a social media post that Sierra shared today May 18th and I love everything about it. As one of those moms that took their kid to meetings, I…
NO MORE COSTLY WALKOUTS 10 Senators Now Ineligible for Next Term; Oregonians in their Districts Implore them to Return to Work and Finish their Terms in Good Faith
SALEM – As of Thursday, May 18th, eight Republican Senators and two Independent Senators have chosen to hit the Constitutional limit of 10 unexcused absences, rendering them ineligible to serve next term. Meanwhile, advocates…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: Between Mother’s Day and Election Day
By Lianne Thompson, Clastop County Commissioner As I’m writing, it’s May 15, and we’re sitting between Mother’s Day and Electon Day. I was thinking about the similarities and differences in the roles…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Senate Stalemate Continues
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 5/15/2023 Dear Neighbors and Friends, It was a beautiful Mother’s Day across our coast range district. Warm sunny skies and gentle breezes brought plenty of…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Capitol Updates Vol 22
By State Senator Suzanne Weber, District Over a week has passed since the fallout began in the senate, and the fight continues as Republicans and Independents continue to try to stop the…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE CYRUS JAVADI: Good News on HCP
By Representative Cyrus Javadi House District 32 I have some good news to report on the HCP (Oreogn Dept. of Forestry Habitat Conversation Plan) situation… In the wake of the Governor calling…
Re-elect Current TBCC Board Members
I am running for reelection to the Tillamook Bay Community College Board, with Mary Jones, Bet McMahon, Shannon Hoff, and Andrea Goss. I have served on the board for 10 years. We…
