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The Truth About Denying Your Truth

May 22, 2016 by LaNicia Duke Leave a Comment

The truth about denying your truth is that it sucks. It’s detrimental and I believe the difference between life and death. [Read More]

Filed Under: Culture, Featured Writing, Healing, Spirit Tagged With: Coastal Soul, healing, LaNicia Williams, soul, spiritual, Truth

Indie Exodus

May 18, 2016 by Watt Childress 9 Comments

Today I went to the Secretary of State’s voter webpage and changed my registration to Independent. A mass civic migration over the coming weeks and months could have volcanic political consequences. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Politics Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Independent Party, Oregon

Home Stream

May 11, 2016 by Peter Lindsey Leave a Comment

If I were placed blindfolded on the upper reaches of Elk Creek and its watershed area, I would know I was home. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature Tagged With: Cannon Beach, Ecola Creek, Elk Creek, Oregon

Let’s Remodel the Housing Market

May 5, 2016 by Watt Childress Leave a Comment

Before we rush to enlarge our urban footprint, we should make more efficient use of our existing built environment. [Read More]

Filed Under: Culture, Featured Writing Tagged With: affordable housing

Green Infrastructure is Our Coastal Life Support

May 4, 2016 by Katie Voelke Leave a Comment

Streams need to connect in order to deliver water and salmon, just like roads need to connect to deliver cars. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature

Rabbi Bob’s 2016 Democratic Party Primary Ballot Guide

May 1, 2016 by Rabbi Bob 4 Comments

On April 26, after finishing my folk show on KMUN, I headed over to see the County Clerk about changing my voter registration from Pacific Green to Democrat temporarily, so I could vote for Bernie Sanders for president. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Politics

The Business of Giving

May 1, 2016 by Eeva Lantela Leave a Comment

I often have thought about volunteering for various local causes, to give back to the community, but never seemed to find the time. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Nature

Home

April 29, 2016 by Nick Fish Leave a Comment

We all have stories about a home. For some, a home is a sanctuary, a shelter from the storm. For others, it is a fading dream. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Politics

Amy Danger Waved Me Home

April 27, 2016 by Mary Lou McAuley Leave a Comment

Sometimes there are days
when you think you know
exactly what to expect [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Poetry

Salmon Curry Features Local Bounty

April 25, 2016 by J Wong Leave a Comment

One of the reasons why I love this dish is because it allows me to utilize the bounty that our special place on the coast provides for all of us. [Read More]

Filed Under: Featured Writing, Food

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  • DHCG
    June 7, 2026 at 2:49 pm
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