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
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
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
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
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