Nathan "Finn" Findling.

12/16/2023

My daughter just asked, “Can you help
me?” I took the cap off her purple washable marker and she glowed like a Christmas tree.

She was born just yesterday, I swear.

11/11/2023

The first time my grandfather, The OldOld Man - saw a Volkswagen Bug (and two-dimensional n***s).

https://www.natfinn.com/bug

As I was reminded by Facebook Memories, had any of this been normal, The OldOld

10/27/2023

This wasn't the ending we wanted for Tommy. No. No. No. ****.

You will be remembered.

****For Immediate Release - October 27, 2023. 9:30am ****
On October 26, 2023, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a report of a deceased person floating in the Ghosthole area of Tillamook Bay.
A TCSO boat was launched and recovered the body. The deceased has been identified as Tommy A. White, 21, of Garibaldi. White was last seen on October 14, and reported missing on October 15, 2023. He was the subject of a comprehensive search of the area.
Next of kin have been notified, and according to investigators, no foul play is suspected in this incident. "This is a tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. White's family and friends at this time," said TCSO Undersheriff Matt Kelly

01/22/2023

Katie, the kids, and I were delighted to attend the Garibaldi Fire & Rescue ‘22 Awards banquet last night. A poignant glimpse into their lives. Definitely reminded us why we fight in chambers for those who sacrifice out between the mountains and the sea for us.

And, there were tacos from the Bistro and co****le boards set up.

01/06/2023

Definitely something to be proud of.

It was the first time ever that Oregon had the highest voter turnout for a national election.

12/21/2022

“When I looked at it and crunched the numbers, it was almost twice as bad as far as acres impacted than anything we had previously documented,” said Danny DePinte, an aerial survey program manager for the U.S. Forest Service. “Nature is selecting which trees get to be where during the drought.”

Katie & I often half-kid that we brought NorCal up with us when we moved to be near her family. Reports like this make those jokes feel a little too real.

Oregon’s dead firs are a visceral example of how drought is reshaping landscapes in Western states that have been experiencing extreme heat conditions.

09/07/2022

Garibaldi Fire & Rescue Engine 33 team is returning today from the Rum Creek Fire!

08/30/2022

Sounds all too familiar

The Astoria City Council is considering implementing system development charges to help modernize the city’s infrastructure. The city is considering hiring a consultant to make recommendations on how much the city should charge developers.

02/09/2022

Why we've only had three quarters of a G lately.