As 2025 comes to a close — and as the world moves deeper into the third decade of the 21st century — there is much to reflect on.

Happy New Year. The last king tide series of this winter just ended, January 1-4. I’m turning in this column before those ...

I’ve been looking ahead to significant stories in Rockaway Beach for 2026. Here are some that I expect to have significant ...

A Hillsboro appointment last Tuesday had me wondering whether I should leave the coast via (my usual route) Highway 6 out of ...

One year into his tenure as Tillamook County commissioner, Paul Fournier said that he feels that he has played a role in an ...

The world’s most popular drink offers more than just a caffeine kick. Spent coffee grounds can enrich soil and compost, while ...

The Siuslaw National Forest will implement a ticket reservation system at the Sand Lake Recreation Area on the Hebo Ranger District over the Fourth of July holiday, July 3 – ...

In late November, at the group’s annual conference, Tillamook County Commissioner Erin Skaar assumed the presidency of the ...

It’s the new year–when many well-intentioned folks resolve to try new things and develop new habits. The library (131 N.

In state and national news this year, many Oregonians stood out for standing up. From protests and marches against President ...

Although Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has completed monitoring for the 2025 season, ...

The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Lieutenant Ahnie Seaholm for receiving special recognition for ...