I am 81 years old and come from a working-class family, having grown up near Portland. I was a US Marine, a Portland police officer, a teacher, business owner, and community volunteer….
STATE OF THE UNION 2025: Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s Democratic response to Trump’s joint address to Congress
(March 4, 2025, PBS) – The Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s speech before Congress came from Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a first-term senator from Michigan. She spoke for about 11 minutes. Here is a transcript…
OP/ED: Call to Action – Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
By Mimi Maduro It’s time to speak out loud and clear to our representatives in Congress and to our family, friends and community about Elon Musk & President Trump taking steps to…
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Search for Dane Paulsen – Summary of Search and Continued Efforts
(March 5, 2025 – 2:45pm) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies are continuing search operations for Dane Paulsen. Investigators continue to follow up on informational tips. Below is a…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Understanding the Transient Lodging Tax
By Lynnee Jacks, Oregon Coast Visitors Association In this week’s Legislative Newsletter, we take a deep dive into the bills and background affecting tourism tax legislation. The 2025 Legislative Session is unfolding against…
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE: Tillamook School District Board of Directors Special Board Meeting March 6th
The Tillamook School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board Meeting for the sole purpose of Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(h) to consult with legal counsel. The meeting…
TILLAMOOK COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Annual Tourism Industry Awards Presented Feb. 21st; New Videos Debut
By Neal Lemery Ten local organizations engaged in the tourism industry were honored at the annual tourism awards banquet February 21, 2025 at the Tillamook County Creamery Association’s Red Barn, attended by…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance March Bird Walks – March 7 & 8: It’s always good weather for birding! NEW – Kilchis Point!
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – This month, Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to enjoy two peaceful woodland walks—one in the heart of Lincoln City and a new site just…
Tillamook Police Department Receives Law Enforcement Accreditation from Northwest Accreditation Alliance
The Tillamook Police Department (TPD) has officially earned its initial law enforcement agency accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Alliance (NWAA). The accreditation was presented to Chief Nick Troxel and Executive Assistant Lacey…
Tillamook PUD Electric Lineworker Program Scholarship Applications Due April 21st
An exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to become an Electric Lineworker. (TILLAMOOK, OR – March 3, 2025) Tillamook PUD is accepting applications for the 2025 Tillamook PUD Electric Lineworker Program Scholarship. Tillamook…
