In June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by the House and Senate recognizing Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas first…
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Climate change disasters affecting youth mental health, report shows; Extreme weather, wildfires, drought among climate-related stressors
PORTLAND, Ore. — Increasing extreme weather events and climate-related disasters, climate stressors such as water and food insecurity, slow progress from leaders and increased awareness of the negative impacts of climate change…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Learning From My Tomatoes
by Neal Lemery I’m always learning from my garden. Even when I think I “know it all” and expect that things will always go as planned, because I’m old and wise, and…
“Celebrate Together Again” theme for 4th of July in Rockaway Beach
By Robin Swain The City of Rockaway Beach is excited to “Celebrate Together Again” this 4th Of July. City Councilor Penny Cheek tells us, “It’s all back and then some! The city…
42-foot Fishing Vessel Fire Off Manzanita Beach June 18th
This morning, June 18, 2022 US Coast Guard crews responded to a 42-foot commercial fishing vessel on fire off the coast of Manzanita Beach, Oregon. The one person on board was rescued…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Strawberry Rhubarb Springtime Pie for Father’s Day
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19, 2022. If you have a dad at your house or plan to visit a dad this weekend, you might want…
Enjoy a Creative & Musical Summer with the Bay City Arts Center: Eric Sappington Concert June 25th, Art Reception July 1st, Workshops, and More!
The Bay City Arts Center has a full line up of music, arts, workshops, kids summer camps and more! See details and flyers below for more information. Youth Summer Camps 2022 –…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update 6/17/22 – The Weekend; COVID-19 Breakthrough Report
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, June 17, 2022, 07:45am Weather The slight chance of showers continues Saturday June 18th with the low pressure area moving inland then…
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School “Citizens of the Year” 2022
There are a myriad of year-end graduations, presentations and award ceremonies. One such monumental announcement at Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School is recognition as “citizen of the year.” Each month faculty select two “citizens…
Join Us for a Summer Solstice Celebration Tuesday June 21st at St. Catherine’s
Welcome summer and supplement your Summer Solstice Celebration with a Community Song Circle on Tuesday, June 21 at 7 pm, at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, around the outdoor fire pit. There will…