By Laura Swanson When this situation was first brought to our attention, the initial reaction was “Are you kidding me?” And then we are reminded that there is a small group of…
I’ve been thinking … Tillamook School Board Misses Mission
By Jim Heffernan There is a large banner in the School District 9 meeting room which reads, “The mission of the Tillamook School District is to prepare our students with the academic, artistic,…
OP/ED: What year is this? Tillamook School Board Book Banning Embarassment
By Romy Carver I am a Tillamook High School alumnus, raised three Tillamook High School graduates, and currently have two students in Tillamook Schools. I am deeply embarrassed for our community by…
The thing about reading and history …
Last night (August 12th) I got to listen to a couple of men emotionally explain to the TSD 9 Board of Directors why girls shouldn’t have to hear what some men have…
Tillamook Main Library Gets a Makeover; Roofing & Siding Projects in August, September
Starting this August, the Tillamook Main Library will be undergoing construction on the roof and exterior siding of the building. This work will replace a piece of the roof that has had…
FREE COOKING CLASSES – COOKING MATTERS: The Family Kitchen August 21st, Register Now, Limited Spaces
Let’s all cook together! Here’s a way to jump start your family’s adventures in the kitchen, helpful hints, and how to enjoy it together. Join Galenda Flores, Oregon State University, College of…
OBITUARY: Karl F. Hale – December 3, 1942 – August 10, 2024
Karl Hale was born on December 3, 1942 in Petaluma, California to Thomas and Violet Hale. He passed away in Hillsboro, Oregon on August 10, 2024. Karl was the third oldest of…
The Climate Crisis & The Oregon Coast: An Economic Perspective; Free Event Presented by North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection August 29th
On Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall of St. Mary by the Sea (275 S. Pacific St.; Rockaway Beach, OR 97136), North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) will host natural resource economist…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Birch Street between 5th & 6th Closure August 15th for Sewer Lateral Repair
Tillamook, OR – The City of Tillamook Public Works Department announces street closures on Birch Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM….
ARDENT GOURMET “Small Bites”: Afuri Ramen & Dumpling
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a series of quick reviews from our Ardent Gourmet, out and about the Portland Metro area. By David & Susan Greenberg Afuri Ramen & Dumpling is a Japanese…