Author: North Coast BBQ

The NBGC has an 8ft canopy frame which needs a canopy and a 10ft canopy which needs a frame. Do you by chance have either you’d like to reasonably rid yourself of? Thought I’d ask the Community before buying on line. Thank you for looking! Please text me at 503-936-1511

NCR is often asked: What are we protesting? Here’s a clearer explanation of the issues we’re standing against—each one represents a significant threat to our democracy:

Manipulating Electoral Maps: Redrawing voting districts to favor specific political outcomes undermines fair representation for all citizens.

Rolling Back Civil Rights: Efforts to weaken protections for marginalized groups erode the fundamental liberties that form the foundation of our democracy.

Mass Deportations: Forcing large numbers of individuals and families to leave their homes tears apart communities and disregards basic human rights.

Slashing Health Care: Reducing access to essential health services puts vulnerable populations at risk and increases inequality.

Slashing Education: Cutting funding for public education limits opportunities for young people and jeopardizes our shared future.

Intimidation of Dissent: Threatening or silencing those who disagree stifles free speech and open debate, which are vital to a healthy society.

Billionaires vs. the People: Policies favoring the ultra-wealthy over the needs of ordinary citizens deepen social and economic divides.

Our next protest will take place in Nehalem on Saturday, from noon to 2 pm. Everyone is welcome—your voice and presence make a difference!

We continue to have the means to transport food or monetary donations to the North County Food Bank. Be as generous as you can. If you would like to donate food or funds, please contact us at or bring items to our next event. Together, we can make a tangible impact in our community.

Thanks,
Patty

Simon and Sully will fit beautifully in a home with children or other pets.  They have no hesitation playing with the foster’s small dog and children. Although they are curious and unafraid, they know when to back off if an older cat or dog is not in the mood for play. 

These two love to play, chase, jump, and climb towers.  Their world is filled with curious objects and they consider everything a toy! A box, a string, or balls of paper will entertain Simon and Sully for hours. 

Right now, Simon and Sully have two speeds: stop and go, but they are learning to snuggle with their humans. These kittens will bring love, entertainment and fun to a family of their own, and they are ready to find a loving home.

To learn more, please visit unitedpaws.org or call 503-842-5663/email unitedpawsapps@gmail.com.

Across the country, local election officials are being asked to do more with less. They’re facing a perfect storm of challenges: Aging infrastructure, including decades-old voting machines, shortages of trained poll workers, disinformation and declining public trust, cybersecurity threats, physical threats to election workers, and new restrictive laws that make election administration more complex and costly.

At the same time, restrictions on third-party support and the elimination of key federal resources, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) election security programs, have left many local offices with fewer tools than ever. This funding gap creates deep inequities. Wealthier communities can often fund election upgrades through local revenue. But rural areas and lower-income jurisdictions are left behind – making our elections less accessible and less secure.

Election funding has historically enjoyed bipartisan support, and recent polling shows that nearly 70% of Americans believe the federal government should play a stronger role in election funding. This is not a partisan issue – it’s about safeguarding our democracy and ensuring that every American can vote without barriers.
I urge you to contact your members of Congress and ask them to support restoring election security grants to at least $825 million for FY26 and commit to consistent federal investment in the years to come.

Thank you for your attention to this vital issue.