



Available Thursday February 26th After Noon.









Take the survey today and be part of shaping the future of Oregon tourism.
Survey link
selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/38ba/260202?list=15#?
Every two years, when the Resident Sentiment Survey is released, the Oregon Coast consistently leads the state in participation. This is a reflection of how deeply our communities care about shaping the future of resilient tourism. With your support in 2024, nearly 7,000 Oregonians across the state shared their perspectives.
The time has come to collect feedback from residents again—at a moment when new research, including a recent snapshot from the OSU Sustainable Tourism Lab, reminds us that resident sentiment is nuanced, bipartisan, and more important than ever to understand clearly.
About the Survey
The Resident Sentiment Survey, conducted by Travel Oregon, asks Oregon residents about their experiences with and perspectives on tourism. Feedback helps guide strategies that support responsible travel and resilient communities, ensuring tourism benefits both residents and visitors alike. The survey is short, anonymous, and open until March 31, 2026—and participants are entered to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards.
How to participate and share:
Take the survey
selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/38ba/260202?list=15#?
Visit or share the Travel Oregon industry site landing page for more details and to see last year’s results
research.osusustainabletourismlab.com/bipartisan
Share via newsletters
Hang flyers at your business or around town
Post on social media:
Here’s a sample post you can use:
ARE YOU AN OREGON RESIDENT? [INSERT ORGANIZATION NAME] needs your help. In partnership with Travel Oregon, we want to hear your perspective on tourism across the state as we work to improve the lives of all Oregonians. Fill out a short, anonymous survey from Travel Oregon by March 31, 2026, and be entered to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards. Your feedback will help encourage responsible travel practices and shape the future of tourism in your community.
Why it matters (and why resident sentiment might surprise you):
Resident perspectives aren’t always as straightforward as they might seem. The OSU Sustainable Tourism Lab’s new One-Pager on bipartisan support for tourism offers a glimpse into how Oregonians across political affiliations weigh tourism’s benefits and costs. With tourism-related legislation on the rise, this snapshot helps explain why some residents support new initiatives while others are more cautious.
research.osusustainabletourismlab.com/bipartisan
The results show that liberals and conservatives show similar levels of support—about 47–48% say the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs—but moderate residents display the most variation in how they perceive tourism’s impacts. In other words, while tourism enjoys broad support across the political spectrum, the conversation is nuanced. Most residents aren’t simply “for” or “against” tourism—they’re weighing tradeoffs, thinking about their communities, and looking for solutions that balance growth with livability.
Why our voices matter:
For industry and civic leaders, and for residents filling out this year’s survey, the lesson is clear: your voice shapes the conversation.
High participation is especially important from smaller, less dense communities like those on the Oregon Coast, where local perspectives often differ from larger urban areas. By sharing your views, you help ensure that strategies for tourism reflect the needs, priorities, and values of those who call Oregon home.
2024 Survey Results
www.industry.traveloregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Resident-Sentiment-2023-24-Final-Report.pdf
We are looking for a Harvest Lead, 2-3 Farm Crew members as well as an Intern.
Successful candidates like to hustle, have a positive attitude and enjoy being outside is a variety of weather conditions.
Full position descriptions are available at www.moonriverfarmers.com/work-with-us
Please reach out with any questions to farmers@moonriverfarmers.com
Let’s come together for an action packed evening with Chip McGregor as our emcee.
You won’t want to miss this fun-filled community event featuring local performers!
This is your opportunity to get on the stage. if you are interested in performing, fill out the form.
SIGN UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 20TH.
– docs.google.com/forms/d/1l0x2xOuR9LZXjFK3XSlrXmneXxCABn6uJxEkT8c2zco/edit
If you’d like to purchase a ticket, go to:
www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-or-Purchase-Tickets

Together
Turning into another sunrise
with thoughts of my mother
and her beautiful gift, a silk
tie from Save the Children.
Almost weightless, it rests
draped over my shoulders,
a vestment and perennial vision.
Offering hope, white clouds
drift and pass as flowers rise up
in every color, a venerable tree
brings its sweet, ripening fruit,
the sun too offers what it can
warming a spring field where
two children are standing
together, joyfully tethered
to a kite and the sky in wonder.
One is dark the other is light.
As I return to remember and
recognize what is imperfect,
I cherish what continues to grow.
Registration link at the end of post or visit tbnep.org/events.
TEP is seeking volunteers to assist with transplanting seedlings that will help restore riparian habitats. By transplanting these seedlings, we can help them grow into strong, resilient plants that stand a better chance of thriving in the wild. Some species that we’ll be transplanting are Western red cedar, pacific crabapple, and evergreen huckleberry.
The events will be held on Fridays, February through March, and will take place at TEP’s Native Plant Nursery located on the Port of Tillamook. Volunteers will be given a brief training and then let loose to help transplant seedlings into bigger pots.
We’re excited to chat with you over a transplanting station!
Notice for attending events at an Oregon Youth Authority property
Must be 18 or over to attend
We have a fantastic partnership with Oregon Youth Authority and the incarcerated youth at Camp Tillamook are the nursery crew. Therefore, we cannot have minors on the property during our volunteer days.
OYA Property is drug, alcohol and tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes).
Please respect the youth’s health and safety by giving them space.
Thank you so much for understanding.
www.eventbrite.com/e/potting-party-at-tep-nursery-tickets-1981979520098?aff=oddtdtcreator




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NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide use in community drinking water sources regardless of who owns the land, and wants an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work, and recreate. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that we all are entitled to have. Please help North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds. . www.healthywatershed.org | North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection
For more information, to volunteer or to unsubscribe, contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to NCCWP.
You can donate by check or online via debit or credit card by visiting: healthywatershed.org/donate/.
Thank you, everyone, for working to protect drinking water!
#healthywatersheds #stoppesticides #agentorangeawareness #protectdrinkingwater #nccwp











For more information www.ncoastmassage.com
Call or text 971-389-4628 to book.

Register to join one of ten Zone teams in a community-wide effort to collect marine debris from Nehalem Bay.
Whether you’re a regular rugged explorer or will have kids in tow, there is a Zone with terrain for most! Zone Leaders will meet you out in the estuary at 9AM on Sunday, March 8th, to guide you through a section of the Bay’s edge before returning to Wheeler for a volunteer celebration you won’t want to miss.
Learn more & register here: www.nehalemtrust.org/cleanup/


Dear Barbara,
After a year in office, Trump has made America sicker and poorer.
We know that Trump says one thing and does another. He promised to lower costs on day one and help working people, but he’s only helped the rich and powerful. It’s red tape for working families and the red carpet for billionaires.
Senator Wyden and I will be speaking with Oregonians during a virtual town hall from 2:30-3:30 pm PT on Tuesday, February 24.
I hope you’ll join us! If you have a question for Senator Wyden and me, you can submit it at this link.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFKAPSHvntYZDREE8cCJiiP3KEhHaAwNNv2r1zEwq6BxYDXQ/viewform
I’d choose to skip the wannabe dictator and connect with Oregonians every day of the week. You can tune into our virtual town hall on my YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/@SenatorJeffMerkleyYT/streams
All my best,
Jeff
Tune into my virtual town hall with Senator Wyden on Tuesday, 2/24 at 2:30 pm PT!
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“Tomorrow night (Tuesday, February 24) will be one of the most consequential State of the Union addresses ever. Not because of what Donald Trump will say. But because of what WE will say.
“Join DEFIANCE.org, as we host the STATE OF THE SWAMP: The Rebuttal to the State of the Union, from 4 to 8 pm PST. This will be one of the largest LIVE “SOTU” rebuttals ever, featuring Robert De Niro, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Stacey Abrams, Mark Ruffalo, Members of Congress, and dozens more.”
Gene Dieken





The drawing will be at the end of the concert on the 15th, and you do not need to be present to win (as long as your name and phone number are on the ticket so we can get in touch!) If you can’t make it to one of the concerts, you can get raffle tickets through Venmo by using the QR code or Venmo @planetdoral.
Tickets for the guitar are $10 each, or 3 for $25. Be sure we get your name and phone number, and write Guitar on your Venmo payment.
Other raffle items will be available at both concerts to help raise funds for these local musicians who are a big part of our community!
Hope to see you at one or both concerts!



Nehalem Bay Health District’s Board Work Session
and
Meeting of the Wheeler Care Center, LLC
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 5:30 pm
The NBHD board will convene for a work session on Care Center renovations at 3:00 pm followed by the Wheeler Care Center, LLC regular board meeting at 5:30 pm.
These meetings are open to the public and those interested can attend via Zoom video conferencing.
For questions, other information or if you require communication assistance or accommodation please contact: info@nehalembayhd.org or call 503-368-5119
Join Zoom Meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/84690019758