As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises. But how bad is Lyme disease, and what are your chances of picking...
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TikTok Erupts After Southern Woman Moves to Astoria and Calls It a Sundown Town
by Tyler James | July 31, 2025 | News, Opinion | 0 Comments
A TikTok video recently went viral after a woman claimed she was shocked to discover she lives in a “sundown town”—specifically, Astoria, Oregon. Her emotional monologue quickly gained attention across social media, sparking a wider conversation about racism, Oregon’s history, and whether labels...
Oregon Considers Hotels and Businesses in State Parks as Budget Shortfall Looms
by Tyler James | July 20, 2025 | News, Opinion | 0 Comments
Oregon’s state parks are some of our greatest treasures – wild, beautiful, and (at least for now) free from the kind of tacky commercialization you see elsewhere. But if state officials get their way, those days might be numbered. As first reported by OPB, Oregon State Parks is facing a 14% budget...
Gun Control’s Racist Past and Measure 114’s Future: Disarming the People Who Need It Most
by Tyler James | March 14, 2025 | History, Opinion | 0 Comments
Gun control in the United States has never truly been about public safety—it has been about control. Throughout history, firearm restrictions have been disproportionately used to disarm Black Americans, marginalized communities, and anyone deemed a "threat" to the government’s power. One of the...
Oregon’s Burning Question: Why Are We Still Ignoring Indigenous Fire Wisdom?
by Tyler James | February 26, 2025 | News, Opinion, Wildfires | 0 Comments
Recently, I revisited Cougar Hot Springs, a place I hadn't seen since my teenage years. The transformation was startling. Where once lush greenery enveloped the pools, now stood a forest of charred trees, remnants of the devastating Terwilliger Fire of 2018. The serene ambiance had been replaced...
40 Years Later, The Goonies 2 Is Officially in the Works
by Tyler James | February 15, 2025 | Entertainment, Opinion, Pop Culture | 0 Comments
It’s official: Warner Bros. is bringing The Goonies 2 to life. Almost 40 years after the original debuted in theaters, fans of the cult classic will see their favorite treasure-hunting misfits return in a sequel. Per Variety on Friday: "Warner Bros. has hired Potsy Ponciroli to write the script...
