Oregon State University (OSU) will receive a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy to study the impact of offshore winds on the environment. Read more
I lost my calendar for my column last weekend, and I am totally lost without my notes now. So, bear with me. I hope I can recall everything I was going to talk about for the rest of the year. Read more
Last week, Captain Pete wrote a paragraph for this column describing his 30th annual Hogs ’r’ Runnin’ salmon derby and its official results. But I have sources beyond him. This week, you’ll hear the rest of the story… Read more
The buzz of a chain saw can be heard most mornings on Parkway Drive in Cloverdale. My neighbor, Jacob Trent, (Nestucca class of 2003 who attended school with my own kids) is creating lifelike wood sculptures in the carport next door even as I write. Jacob tells me that he learned the craft f… Read more
Who remembers their first trips to a library? I have such fond memories of going to the library as a kid and I am certain it shaped my career choices as an adult. I thought it would be interesting if I asked the Tillamook County Library staff to share some of their early memories so I can hi… Read more
Dear Editor, (from a previous contributor, and long-time Tillamook cheesehead) Read more
Federal Aid for Small Businesses is still available, and it is being overlooked by many small businesses. We get it — there has been so many programs to help small businesses that it’s hard to keep them straight. But there are thousands of dollars still out up for grabs through the COVID-19 … Read more
My concern today is the issue of the lack of "informed consent" at the multiple sites and locations that are open to obtain the virus vaccinations. Informed consent is a ethical and lawful requirement from your Doctor to you regarding the risks as well of the benefit of any medical treatment… Read more
Parents and guardians, are you frustrated with the identity politics being inserted into the public school system? Did you know that nationwide 1.4 million students have left the public school system for the 2021 school year? Are you aware that the Oregon State Board of Education just passed… Read more
Tillamook has a 66.54 % vaccinated rate - latest numbers. Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Wednesday is “Healthcare Workers Care About D.V.” day. Those in the profession are asked to wear purple and to post a photo to social media tagged “tidesofchangenw” (Tides of Change Northwest). Purple Thursday is planned for October 14. All of us… Read more
I was working in the lab late one night, when my eyes be held an eerie sight.... Read more
Autumn is definitely here, with the leaves turning color, the rain drizzling down, darkness coming earlier…let’s have one last throwback to summer! Read more
For the past year while we are dealing with the pandemic, we have heard a lot about those most heroic and caring nurses that have given their time - and sometimes their lives – to care for those most seriously affected by Covid. Having nurses and doctors in our family, I know how hard they h… Read more
Who remembers their first trips to a library? I have such fond memories of going to the library as a kid and I am certain it shaped my career choices as an adult. I thought it would be interesting if I asked the Tillamook County Library staff to share some of their early memories so I can hi… Read more
In the September 28th print edition of the Herald Ms. Debbi Reeves of Tillamook asked a reasonable and pertinent question: why no attention was paid by the White House to certain opinions she found on the internet. She asked "Can anyone tell me why?" I would like to supply an answer to her q… Read more
After the war, Tillamook Citizens must have felt a sense of loss and economically. But we are people, know how to make Loss turn into Plentiful. Now the hangars are empty, and the Navy is gone. What’s next? Read more
Mayor Scott's promise of a discussion at the September Council meeting of the 260 citizen signature petition on our new City Hall was instead passed off to Council President Kozlowski for a one sided rebuttal. No discussion by Council and no discussion or questions allowed by citizens. The C… Read more
Last Spring, the students at Pacific Christian School wrote letters of encouragement and support to the local police. I wrote a poem at that time and I think it is time to let the local law enforcement personnel know that they are appreciated. God bless you. Read more
Golden and red leaves, crisp air and occasional rainy downpour mean two things: My favorite season has arrived, and it’s time for the Shop Small Sweepstakes! Read more
I have been a Conservative Republican my entire adult life and am concerned with the future of not just our Great Nation but the Free World and humanity in general - I think that most reasonable people are. Read more
I am learning the difficult language of Hawaiian. Amber told me about a language app for my phone. She is learning four languages, but I thought it would be fun to try to learn Hawaiian. Wow, it is challenging, but I am slowly picking up many of the terms. The app is called Duolingo, and it … Read more
Thanks to Doug Olson for word that Pacific City Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will meet via Zoom at noon on Tuesday, October 5. Participants will hear from local elected officials including a recap of recent actions at the Oregon Legislature and happenings around Tillamook County. The … Read more
Talk about timing! Ciel Downing has it. She put out the word for an impromptu neighborhood gathering in her front yard on the last good-weather day of September. About 20 neighbors answered the call, showing up with food and lawn chairs. Eventually a fire was lit and everyone enjoyed good ea… Read more
Getting our kids and grandkids safely back into school has got to be priority one. Read more
Here are a few questions to consider: Why are the hospitals telling people with COVID symptoms to go home, and if it gets worse, come to the hospital, thus, suppressing early treatment and the use of long-approved, FDA medications like hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and azithromycin, which … Read more
This is in response to my own letter to the editor dated September 7th with respect to what the government should and should not do for me. Read more
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