EDITOR’S NOTE: With all the mis-information about autism and what causes it, I reached out to Michelle Jenck. I’ve worked with her for over a decade on Tillamook County Wellness, and I…
TRYING TO SEE: MAGA’s Enforcers At Your Door Soon? (Series – part 1 of 3)
OIOpublisher By Michael Randall (The following is “Part One” of a three-part series about (1) the emerging Trump dictatorship; (2) Trump’s determination to stay in power at all cost; and (3) what…
Regarding the impossible math of modern healthcare
To the Editor: I read with interest Rep. Javardi’s comments on the crisis in healthcare*, particularly for rural communities. He is correct on all points except one. The greed of the managers…
LETTER TO EDITOR: About Whale Entanglements
In conversations I’ve had with people in the past week, it’s been hard to find someone who wasn’t following the news around the young humpback whale that washed ashore near Yachats. It’s…
Call to Action: Join the North County Resistance – Coming Together for Change – Saturdays & Every Day, In Many Ways
Dear Folks, In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we unite and make our voices heard. By actively participating in local actions, we demonstrate our solidarity and send…
WHITE CLOVER GRANGE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR DEC. 6
Join us on Saturday December 6th, from 11am-3pm for our annual White Clover Grange Holiday Bazaar. This traditional and ever popular event will feature a variety of homemade sweet treats, craft items,…
Senator Wyden visits the Oregon Coast Sunday November 23rd; Meets with Newport Fishermen’s Wives, Hundreds at Town Hall
By Romy Carver Photos & Video by Don Backman Senator Ron Wyden walked into the Newport High School gym last Sunday afternoon, shouted, “Hi everyone!” and was greeted by a rousing standing…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Offers Your Data Is for the Birds Webinar Series: Giving Back to Birds by Contributing Observations to eBird Dec. 3rd
Do you want to become a community scientist? Seven Capes Bird Alliance invites you to attend the last session in our fall webinar series, Your Data Is for the Birds, all about…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY GIVING GUIDE: SOW SEEDS OF LOVE WITH SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Tillamook County Giving Guide is in mailboxes throughout the county, and available here on the Pioneer as we all look around to see what we can do right here, in our…
GOODNESS NEWS: Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Provides Community Support with Second Pop up Food Pantry
With more people in our community’s experiencing food insecurity, organizations throughout the county have stepped up to provide increased access and opportunities to get more food onto more tables. In south Tillamook…