ink.on.a.bear
@inkonabear.bsky.social
“Would it save you a lot of time if I just gave up and went mad now?”
Dishwasher broke. Me and the kids did the dishes by hand. I showed them how.
My 9 year old: ... is this how people did it back in your day?
Please send help.
My 9 year old: ... is this how people did it back in your day?
Please send help.
September 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Dishwasher broke. Me and the kids did the dishes by hand. I showed them how.
My 9 year old: ... is this how people did it back in your day?
Please send help.
My 9 year old: ... is this how people did it back in your day?
Please send help.
Reposted by ink.on.a.bear
Plumes performing "Patience," by Guns N' Roses. I'd never even heard of a Binturong before. What it did halfway through was amazing. 🥹
August 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Plumes performing "Patience," by Guns N' Roses. I'd never even heard of a Binturong before. What it did halfway through was amazing. 🥹
Spouse told me he was sweeping up little cardboard shavings from the dinning room floor, sighing because the kids had made such a craft mess.... then he realized....
....no wait.... this was my wife....
#cosplay #Iwasgoingtocleanitup-Iswear
....no wait.... this was my wife....
#cosplay #Iwasgoingtocleanitup-Iswear
August 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Spouse told me he was sweeping up little cardboard shavings from the dinning room floor, sighing because the kids had made such a craft mess.... then he realized....
....no wait.... this was my wife....
#cosplay #Iwasgoingtocleanitup-Iswear
....no wait.... this was my wife....
#cosplay #Iwasgoingtocleanitup-Iswear
I used a lot of hot glue today and have roasted the tips of my fingers. Hurray for Cosplay.
August 9, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I used a lot of hot glue today and have roasted the tips of my fingers. Hurray for Cosplay.
Reposted by ink.on.a.bear
Oregon will be opening the rebate for electric vehicles from August 25 - November 4. If you qualify, you can get a $4,000 (up to 30% of the cost) rebate on qualifying EVs. Buy a qualified used EV for $14k and get $4000 check. Buy a qualified used EV for $5k and get a $1,500 check.
Oregon’s popular EV rebate program to reopen next month
Oregon’s electric vehicle rebate program is set to reopen on Aug. 25, after state regulators approved lower rebates to help keep the program open longer.
www.opb.org
July 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Oregon will be opening the rebate for electric vehicles from August 25 - November 4. If you qualify, you can get a $4,000 (up to 30% of the cost) rebate on qualifying EVs. Buy a qualified used EV for $14k and get $4000 check. Buy a qualified used EV for $5k and get a $1,500 check.
On this Fourth of July Eve, as I plan on going tomorrow to a town over to see a parade, I wonder if my little community will be able to pull off its own Independence Day parade someday.
July 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
On this Fourth of July Eve, as I plan on going tomorrow to a town over to see a parade, I wonder if my little community will be able to pull off its own Independence Day parade someday.
June 4, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The community has been generous and I love being able to give a little merch to say thank you.
The publication is tiny compared to most news outlets, but having someone cheering on and watching out for our community through reporting has meant a lot!
The publication is tiny compared to most news outlets, but having someone cheering on and watching out for our community through reporting has meant a lot!
We had some special vinyl stickers made for people who have donated to the Aloha Free Press. And we made sure to have some extra!
These awesome stickers are available now while supplies last.
Visit our BuyMeACoffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/alohafreepress/e/526305
These awesome stickers are available now while supplies last.
Visit our BuyMeACoffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/alohafreepress/e/526305
May 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The community has been generous and I love being able to give a little merch to say thank you.
The publication is tiny compared to most news outlets, but having someone cheering on and watching out for our community through reporting has meant a lot!
The publication is tiny compared to most news outlets, but having someone cheering on and watching out for our community through reporting has meant a lot!
For unincorporated Washington County territories like Aloha, Board Chair is pretty much the highest position in our local governance.
The three candidates running for Washington County Board of Commissioners Chair took time this week to speak with us ahead of the public forum on April 24.
Today, April 17, is the last day for community members to submit a question for candidates at the forum.
Email: [email protected]
Today, April 17, is the last day for community members to submit a question for candidates at the forum.
Email: [email protected]
Three Washington County Candidates Talk Topics Ahead of Public Forum
The candidates running for Chair of the Board of Commissioners talk with us about why they are running and where they stand on topics on the minds of many community members.
alohafreepress.substack.com
April 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
For unincorporated Washington County territories like Aloha, Board Chair is pretty much the highest position in our local governance.
Very excited about this event. Seeing people in the community just up and doing a cool idea just 'cause they wanted to is a beautiful thing.... and in this case.... delicious.
We have a freshly-baked story out of the AFP 'kitchen.' Find out all about an event on April 11 that starts in Aloha and offers a chance for a top raffle prize of over $150 worth of homemade goodies from skilled home bakers.
tr.ee/Kt89dA
🧁🍰🎂
tr.ee/Kt89dA
🧁🍰🎂
Local Home Bakers Team up for First-Ever Neighborhood Microbakery Tour
The tour starts in Aloha and offers a chance for a top raffle prize of over $150 worth of homemade goodies.
tr.ee
April 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Very excited about this event. Seeing people in the community just up and doing a cool idea just 'cause they wanted to is a beautiful thing.... and in this case.... delicious.
Going through some old files I found a few of my favorite silly Easter memes. I now subject you to them. Enjoy.
March 30, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Going through some old files I found a few of my favorite silly Easter memes. I now subject you to them. Enjoy.
"It's possible to make a lasting difference in the world by tending to one small corner of it."
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, "How to learn to be brave"
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, "How to learn to be brave"
March 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
"It's possible to make a lasting difference in the world by tending to one small corner of it."
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, "How to learn to be brave"
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, "How to learn to be brave"
Reposted by ink.on.a.bear
Link in Bio to our latest newsletter.
Subscribe at alohafreepress.com sent to your inbox 'hot of the press' when published.
alohafreepress.substack.com/p/aloha-free...
Subscribe at alohafreepress.com sent to your inbox 'hot of the press' when published.
alohafreepress.substack.com/p/aloha-free...
Aloha Free Press Newsletter - February 2026
“The people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press.” — Ida B.
alohafreepress.substack.com
February 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Link in Bio to our latest newsletter.
Subscribe at alohafreepress.com sent to your inbox 'hot of the press' when published.
alohafreepress.substack.com/p/aloha-free...
Subscribe at alohafreepress.com sent to your inbox 'hot of the press' when published.
alohafreepress.substack.com/p/aloha-free...
Very proud of @michaelober.bsky.social work making this story happen! As a descendant of Mr. Badger's fellow Gearhart founders, you make your ancestor's proud. ❤️
William Badger: Oregon’s first Black elected official made history in Gearhart
Decades ago on the streets of Gearhart, William Badger was a familiar presence — fixing public roads and serving meals at his local restaurant. He would go on to make history as the first Black electe...
www.kptv.com
February 25, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Very proud of @michaelober.bsky.social work making this story happen! As a descendant of Mr. Badger's fellow Gearhart founders, you make your ancestor's proud. ❤️
While writing an article on another complex, lengthy topic, my chronic infodumping tendencies are yet again in full swing.
a woman is holding a cup that says help me
ALT: a woman is holding a cup that says help me
media.tenor.com
February 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM
While writing an article on another complex, lengthy topic, my chronic infodumping tendencies are yet again in full swing.
Reposted by ink.on.a.bear
Latest article is about two Aloha Housing Pod locations - one coming to the end of its lease, and another one just starting its process to open in May.
Find out how the program has worked, where the new one will be, and what you can do to hear more and get involved.
Find out how the program has worked, where the new one will be, and what you can do to hear more and get involved.
One Aloha Pod Housing Site Closes, Another to Open in May
The Safe Rest Village program at Aloha United Methodist Church is coming to a close after completing its two year lease with Washington County.
alohafreepress.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Latest article is about two Aloha Housing Pod locations - one coming to the end of its lease, and another one just starting its process to open in May.
Find out how the program has worked, where the new one will be, and what you can do to hear more and get involved.
Find out how the program has worked, where the new one will be, and what you can do to hear more and get involved.
I'm far away from MN - but I watch from afar and try to learn.
My county has had the highest number of ICE detentions in Oregon. ICE has taken community members in my town - smashed their car windows, cursed at bystanders, carried the same weapons they're using in MN.
This is a good read.
My county has had the highest number of ICE detentions in Oregon. ICE has taken community members in my town - smashed their car windows, cursed at bystanders, carried the same weapons they're using in MN.
This is a good read.
What We Saw in Minneapolis
Our visual journalists documented the days surrounding Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis.
www.propublica.org
February 3, 2026 at 4:59 AM
I'm far away from MN - but I watch from afar and try to learn.
My county has had the highest number of ICE detentions in Oregon. ICE has taken community members in my town - smashed their car windows, cursed at bystanders, carried the same weapons they're using in MN.
This is a good read.
My county has had the highest number of ICE detentions in Oregon. ICE has taken community members in my town - smashed their car windows, cursed at bystanders, carried the same weapons they're using in MN.
This is a good read.
Happy Groundhog's Day. May your day be one worth repeating.
February 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Happy Groundhog's Day. May your day be one worth repeating.
Answer: Yes.
February 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Answer: Yes.
People want locally produced community news.
AFP's been growing thanks to people hoping on board - both in spreading the word and the occasional coin.
AFP's been growing thanks to people hoping on board - both in spreading the word and the occasional coin.
This publication is 100% volunteer-run and supported by the community in many ways!
Your support helps power this publication. It really has made a difference.
Your support helps power this publication. It really has made a difference.
January 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM
People want locally produced community news.
AFP's been growing thanks to people hoping on board - both in spreading the word and the occasional coin.
AFP's been growing thanks to people hoping on board - both in spreading the word and the occasional coin.
Starting to get local story tips from strangers - which is great. Also great? Getting added to a Maui mayor candidate's media mailing list..... too bad I'm not actually a Maui publication. :)
January 21, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Starting to get local story tips from strangers - which is great. Also great? Getting added to a Maui mayor candidate's media mailing list..... too bad I'm not actually a Maui publication. :)
😆🤣😆😀🥳
Me after @inkonabear.bsky.social bakes her mom’s secret calzone recipe for my birthday:
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
😆🤣😆😀🥳
Just when I thought I had the facts untangled while researching for this article, MORE knots came up. It went from fun little light-hearted trivia to putting me in full on investigative journalist mode. Enjoy the ride!
This was a doozy of an article to produce. Every time the article got close to finished - another twist arrived. Please enjoy this time-honored rite of passage for all Aloha journalists and historians: trying to separate fact and fiction about how Aloha got its name.
Celebrating 114 Years of Aloha History
Why Aloha's Mysterious Origin Story Continues to Intrigue Over a Century Later
alohafreepress.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Just when I thought I had the facts untangled while researching for this article, MORE knots came up. It went from fun little light-hearted trivia to putting me in full on investigative journalist mode. Enjoy the ride!
Reposted by ink.on.a.bear
ICE arrested this man, Luis, in my community on Thanksgiving morning. As his partner walked away they laughed and called "Happy Thanksgiving" after her.
open.substack.com/pub/thesesto...
open.substack.com/pub/thesesto...
ICE arrested him on Thanksgiving morning
Then made jokes about it in front of his partner
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
ICE arrested this man, Luis, in my community on Thanksgiving morning. As his partner walked away they laughed and called "Happy Thanksgiving" after her.
open.substack.com/pub/thesesto...
open.substack.com/pub/thesesto...