By Andrew Jenck Often films set in WWII blur together in many respects. Narratives such as a romance between a soldier and his doll, dedicating a large portion to the soldier’s home…
Thinking Things Through: Self Care – Part 2
By Chris Wagner “Self care is not self-indulgence, but it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.” Audre Lorde Self care is unique for each of us. We must…
Homicide in the City of Tillamook under investigation
On Sunday, July 23, 2017, at approximately 2:28pm, Tillamook Police were dispatched to a disturbance at 109 Cedar in Tillamook. Upon arrival it was discovered that the resident John M. Armitage, age…
Passion for People Makes Lisa McKibbin the Heart of Extension Office
By Amy Schmid, Administrative Program Specialist, & Jessica D. Linnell, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice, Family & Community Health, OSU Extension Service, Tillamook County We all know those people that make friends…
Hashtag #savetheboathouse surfaces to save Pier’s End in Garibaldi
By Sayde Moser-Walker What do you do with an 80-year-old Coast Guard Lifeboat Station? The possibilities are endless. At least that’s how Kristen Penner and the Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative feel. The…
Asian Food Just a Beachwok Away
By April Bailey Pacific City is home to some delicious eateries. Whether it is the incomparable scones at Grateful Bread, the tasty burritos of Los Caporoles, or the beer-bathed everything at Pelican…
Manzanita Music Festival July 21-23, promotes music education
By Dan Haag After a successful debut in 2016, Manzanita Music Festival is once more setting its sights on bringing the healing power of music to the north coast. The festival runs…
Who knew? Impact of Industrial Forestry Presentation July 19 at Tillamook Main Library
Rockaway Beach Citizens for Watershed Protection (RBCWP) will host Chuck Willer, Director, Coast Range Association on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Tillamook Central Library. This is a free and public event. Join…
DREW’S REVIEWS: War for the Planet of the Apes – Wish I went bananas for it
By Andrew Jenck Andrew Jenck graduated from Tillamook High School and is a student at the University of Portland, studying business and competing with the Cross Country team. His hobbies include playing…
“BEST of History”: In the beginning … of the settlement of Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: As a true Tillamook County Pioneer, and local historian, we are pleased to have Don R. Best provide regular stories about the “Best” of History from throughout Tillamook County. Don…