I felt pretty slighted after reading Representative Javadi’s letter to the editor dated May 12th. Of course, it’s good to have a champion for the timber industry, as the representative points out, timber is an essential component to our rural community and should be for generations to come. Read moreLetter: HCP can help North Coast Fishing
Many veterans struggle with substance use and mental health disorders, often leading to overdose and suicide. On Memorial Day, millions of Americans will take time to honor the memory of those men and women who lost their life while serving in the U.S. military. Read moreGuest Column: Never forget the countless veterans battling addiction
Oregonians do not want legislators to play hooky. That’s why we set basic rules for attendance along with consequences for those who don’t abide. Yet despite that mandate, some still pretend the office they’re elected and paid to fill doesn’t come with a work requirement. Read moreLetter: Republican Senators need to return to work
The good news: There’s a great package of bills going through the Oregon legislature that would help us, right here on the Oregon coast, save money and improve air quality in our homes and businesses. It’s called the Resilient Efficient Buildings Package (SB 868 - 871 and HB 3166). If it get… Read moreLetter: Resilient, Efficient Buildings Bills Stalled in Salem
I am frustrated, (and so is everyone that I talk to) with our Oregon State republican senators in their dereliction of duty and responsibilities as elected representatives. Now there are ten senators, including our Suzanne Weber, who are now not eligible for re-election due to 10 or more une… Read moreLetter: Frustrated with Weber
The following is a copy of an email I sent to Suzanne Weber. She has not responded to a prior message I sent to her. Read moreLetter: An email to Senator Weber
Saturday, May 20, dawned cloudy but dry. It was 6:30 a.m. when we launched our little wooden drift boat, one Capt. Pete built back in 1995, at Memaloose. Nearby fishermen told us two had already been caught. We were hopeful, but the spring run had been slim to date. Read moreCape Meares Fencepost May 30
We have talked a lot about pollinators in recent months, but this week I wanted to discuss another group of beneficial insects: worms. Worms can not only help you reduce kitchen scraps, but they produce waste called “worm castings” that is a great organic fertilizer for all your plants. Read moreGardening Matters: Wonderful World of Worms
We appreciate hearing from Wally Nelson, of Hebo, about TAPA’s next production. Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts will perform “The Gin Game,” written by D. L. Coburn; it won a Pulitzer Prize in 1978. The play will be directed by Robert Buckingham. Weekend performances happen Jun… Read moreSouth County Fencepost May 30
SUMMER IS HERE! The Board of directors and a couple of volunteers just got out of a productive meeting. We are excited about this event and ready to do our part of this Party Planning Read moreGuest Column: Save Hangar B
It has been one year since the citizens of Tillamook County approved our $14.4M bond for constructing a new Healthcare Education Building on our campus. All of us at the college greatly appreciate the trust the county has in TBCC and our future. I want to provide an update on the progress be… Read moreTBCC Connections: Construction Projects Moving Forward at TBCC
To the citizens of Tillamook Fire District: Read moreLetter: Tillamook volunteer firefighters respond to district controversy
The listening session for the Salmonberry Trail Project on May 17 opened with attendees describing their favorite parts of living in Rockaway Beach. The single most common observation: walkability. Residents and visitors alike love the centralized, downtown business district between North an… Read moreRockaway Beach Fencepost May 23
It was hotter than blazes in Oregon over Mother’s Day weekend. Cape Meares reached a scorching 91.4℉ on both Saturday and Sunday. Hope all the hot mamas out there had a great Mother’s Day. Read moreCape Meares Fencepost May 23
Have you ever heard of “Plogging?” The invented verb takes a “p” from “pick up” and an “l” from “litter” an replaces the “j” in “jogging.” That being said, I bet you can guess what “plawking” is. I learned of these terms for litter jogs or walks (which I’ve taken for decades on Condor Bridge… Read moreSouth County Fencepost May 23
The first of the Port of Garibaldi Market Nights takes place this Friday night, May 26th, beginning at 4pm. Read moreGaribaldi Fencepost May 23
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood or area where you live? Most of us have noticed a definite decline in law enforcement patrolling and response time for break-in’s, vandalism, trespassing etc. How would you feel if you knew we might lose six more Sheriff’s deputies? Obviously, it wouldn’… Read moreLetter: Don’t reduce sheriff’s staffing
This is the story of one man’s relentless “war” with Manzanita’s City Council and City Manager as disclosed in a review of public records. We, the undersigned Manzanita voters, describe this story below in the interest of full transparency and in the hope that Mayor Deb Simmons will step up … Read moreLetter: Who is the Mayor of Manzanita?
Apparently, it is more important to the County Commissioners to have a fancy Offices in a new building than it is to cut 6 Deputy positions. Law Enforcement should be the number 1 priority for County Government. Read moreLetter: Fully staff the sheriff’s department
Last Thursday Sheriff Brown took to social media to express his concerns relating to the budget committee work to create a balanced budget for Tillamook County. Read moreGuest Column: Response to Sheriff Brown
I had the pleasure over the recent weekend to attend Nestucca High School’s production of “Shrek, The Musical.” I witnessed an enormous undertaking for cast and crew; hats off to everyone involved. From the pit orchestra, which accompanied the soloists and chorus to perfection (plus sound ef… Read moreSouth County Fencepost May 16
I had a notice in my inbox a week ago to alert gardeners to the presence of the emerald ash borer beetle now found in Washington County, Oregon. Oregon State University Extension likes to inform gardeners when a new or invasive species is found because gardeners are in tune with their enviro… Read moreGardening Matters: Emerald Ash Borer
The Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) is about to launch a community planning process for Cape Meares. Tillamook Coast Visitors Association will guide the community through a process to identify values, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and issues. From this input, the community w… Read moreCape Meares Fencepost May 16
Elected officials across the state are scrambling to do something to reduce homelessness in Oregon. Read moreColumn: Oregon needs more temporary shelter
As this is published, the last of the red taillights can be seen heading back towards the valley for the week. For Garibaldi, that means all the bay, shore, and businesses was packed to the gills with tourists. Hot temperatures bring more tourists, and hotter tempers. Read moreGaribaldi Fencepost May 16
This week has a few important notes. First is a reminder about the Listening Session regarding the Salmonberry Trail project, which will extend from Washington Street through Beach Street (across from Neah-Kah-Nie high and middle schools). The Listening Session will be hosted by Jon-Paul Bow… Read moreRockaway Beach Fencepost May 16
After two fulfilling years as Tillamook County’s Housing Coordinator, I am excited to announce that I will be joining my partner in devoting our full time and attention to our local consulting practice. My last day with Tillamook County Community Development will be June 1st. Read moreStatement from Tillamook County’s Housing Coordinator
This bill allows a child of 10 to have an abortion or gender change support without parental knowledge. Do you support that, dear Tillamook County resident? Do you even care? Our State Senator, Suzanne Weber. is suing the Oregon Legislature for not following the sponsorship rules which allow… Read moreLetter: Write your reps about HB 2002
Last week, I finally received a response from Governor Kotek regarding my March 7th letter to her regarding the devastating impacts of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Her response was less than I had hoped for. Read moreLegislator’s letter: An update from Rep. Cyrus Javadi
Mark your calendars… May 7th through 13th is National Prevention Week (NPW)! The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) is the sponsor of NPW. This year’s tagline is “A Celebration of Possibility,”. SAMHSA describes the tagline as “communities coming together to ce… Read moreNational Prevention Week
Smoke up in the mountains is often cause for frantic concern, especially during these days of climate change and fire seasons. If you saw smoke up towards the top of Garibaldi on the evening of May 1st, while it might have taken your breath away, I promise you there was nothing to fear. Read moreGaribaldi Fencepost May 9
I was driving an unfamiliar car last week, for work, and had an adventure in North County. I parked near the driveway of a client’s home to make a quick delivery of needed items at the doorstep while the car was running. The door locked with the car running; my face was red, for sure. I walk… Read moreSouth County Fencepost May 9
Humanity can be divided into three broad categories: [1] religious believers, [2] atheists (nonbelievers) and [3] agnostics (do not have an opinion). I know: a risky sorting easily criticized, but a sorting done many times by better minds than mine. Read moreTrying To See: By Faith Alone
There was a great turnout and nice weather for the annual clean-up at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. Building managers Patti and Mike Smith organized the event and 21 individuals participated. Yard work included trimming, cutting, pulling, whacking, and hauling. Inside clean-up consis… Read moreCape Meares Fencepost May 9
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