Wahkiakum County Commission Candidates Forum

A Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners Candidates Forum. District one incumbent Mike Backman and his challenger Lee Tischer.  District two incumbent Dan Cothren and his challenger Tim Lawry. The forum was produced by the bipartisan Wahkiakum R and D Team. The moderator was Stephanie Leitz, the timekeeper was Phyllis Wesley and the recording technician was…

AAUW Tillamook Candidate Forum 2020

The Tillamook Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), in partnership with KMUN, Tillamook Headlight Herald, Tillamook Bay Community College, and the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Candidates Forum on October 14th via Zoom. Candidates from many of the major races will be present to answer tough questions from…

A Story Told, October 15 2020

On the next Story Told, Michael illustrates how The Great Navigator missed India by half a world, thus, doubling the world’s size in “Hello Columbus.” Also, a tale of proud boys, and proud fascists with “The Mendacious Militia.” And to finish, in a self explanatory title, “Imagine what it will be like to never think about Trump again,” by Eugene Robinson.

Washington State Dist. 19 Representatives Candidates Forum

A Washington District nineteen State Representatives Candidates Forum. District one Incumbent Jim Walsh and challenger Marianna Everson. District two incumbent Brian Blake and challenger Joel McEntire. The forum was produced by the bipartisan Wahkiakum R and D Team. The moderator was Stephanie Leitz, the timekeeper was Phyllis Wesley and the recording technician was Ron Wright.

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LOCAL NEWS: Wheeler gets FEMA funding to alleviate storm flooding

LOCAL NEWS: Wheeler gets FEMA funding to alleviate storm flooding The Oregon coast is famous for its winter storms, which can make for a cozy getaway if you’re holed up in a beachfront hotel. But if you’ve driven much along scenic US Hwy 101, it soon becomes clear that this country road is pretty much…

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LOCAL NEWS: Rapid COVID testing has its limits

LOCAL NEWS: Rapid COVID testing has its limits One issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been sufficient testing capacity. Even now, seven months in, Clatsop County press releases about new cases contain a caveat that says “in most cases testing is being limited to those with COVID-19 symptoms or individuals who are contacts of positive…

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LOCAL NEWS: OHA virtual forum addresses Pacific Seafood Warrenton outbreak

LOCAL NEWS: OHA virtual forum addresses Pacific Seafood Warrenton outbreak by Joanne Rideout At a virtual town hall meeting on Friday, representatives from the Oregon Health Authority, Clatsop County, Pacific Seafood and other agencies answered the public’s questions about the recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Pacific Seafood plant in Warrenton. Joanne Rideout has more.  Read…