When longtime Northwest artist Don Osborne Jr. passed away in February, his family knew what they wanted to do with his numerous artworks: to share them with the world. On Saturday, August…
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Sea Turtles Forever’s Crusade to Protect Marine Life from Microplastic
Marc Ward, the founder of Sea Turtles Forever, stood on a beach in Costa Rica, surrounded by the tragic sight of 100 sea turtles, dead and filled with microplastics. “I was on…
Dragonfly Migration is On!
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have LOTS of dragonflies at our place – the feature photo is one that recently appeared and politely posed for a photo. I’ve always been a “bug chaser” and…
Food Roots Welcomes Interim Executive Director, Actively Recruiting Board Members
Emily Cordo is a passionate advocate for equity and justice. Her career began in civil legal aid, culminating in her serving as the Legal Director of the Sexual Violence Legal Services program…
Fall Scholarships Open for Tillamook’s Nature and Outdoors Program; Deadline for fall applications is September 4
(TILLAMOOK, ORE. 09 AUG. 2023) — Tillamook Coast Visitors Association recently established two annual scholarships at Tillamook Bay Community College for students enrolling in TBCC’s Nature and Outdoors Program. The scholarship, named the “Tillamook Coast Outdoor Program Scholarship,” is $1,000….
Trailkeepers of Oregon Building Trails with Passion and Purpose
In the picturesque landscapes of Oregon, trails wind through mountains, forests, and coastal areas, offering breathtaking views and a connection to nature. Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO), a non-profit organization, is at the…
Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden Must See at Tillamook County Fair
It’s Tillamook County Fair week – opening day is Wednesday August 9th through Saturday August 12th. Visitors to the Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden will be greeted by a dazzling display…
Habitat for Humanity is Building Hope and Homes with Innovative Construction
For over two decades, Habitat for Humanity has been a beacon of hope for countless families in our community. With a mission centered on providing affordable housing solutions for those in need,…
Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps and Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Conduct Important Training Exercise in Nehalem
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman (Nehalem City Park, Nehalem, OR -July 22, 2023) “When all else fails, there is ham radio,” Bruce Maxwell, Communication Director of the Emergency Volunteer Corps…
Survey shows Oregon’s Marine Reserves no drag on businesses’ bottom lines
(Newport, Ore.- August 7, 2023) – A new survey shows that coastal Oregon’s recreational industry joins more conventional, store-front businesses in believing the state’s Marine Reserves do not negatively impact their bottom lines,…
