EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc C. Johnson is a familiar name to Pioneer readers – our political commentary contributor – has been tapped to examine the Declaration of Independence and it’s 250 years. Sure…
FRIENDS OF HAYSTACK ROCK GREAT PUFFIN WATCH – JULY 1-4
Who: Friends of Haystack Rock What: The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch When: July 1st through July 4th 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: In front of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach This seabird watching event, sponsored by the Friends…
LIFE LESSONS: The Hardest Truth I’ve Had to Accept as a Woman
By Denise Donahue, MEd I came across a post today, and it hit me like a punch in the throat. The kind that knocks the wind out of you. The kind that makes…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Giants Turn Pygmy
“Trump and his justice department saw an opportunity for another ideological fight, this time asserting Christian values are being threatened by a baseball cap.” – Howard Bryant By Marc C. Johnson I’ve…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Down in the Dumps
By Butch Freedman It is early morning and, not surprisingly for this part of the world, it is raining. You sit in your favorite chair scrolling through the day’s news. The more…
FIRE & ICE CREAM – COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PREVENTION PLAN EVENTS IN NEHALEM, TILLAMOOK & PACIFIC CITY JUNE 30TH & JULY 1ST
Tillamook County Emergency Management is talking about fire – wildfires in particular and serving up ice cream throughout Tillamook County next week to share Tillamook County’s draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan…
Sammy’s Place Announces New Executive Director: Honors Julie Chick’s Decade of Dedication, Welcoming Jaimie Rhodes
After more than a decade of leadership and service to Sammy’s Place, Executive Director Julie Chick stepped down from her role on March 31, 2026. Julie joined Sammy’s Place in a volunteer…
OP/ED: The Manzanita Emergency Annexation That Really Wasn’t
By Randy Kugler The annexation Ordinance approved by the Council at the June meeting to bring 17 acres into the City to allow for the construction of 70 homes included an Emergency…
Oregon Prosperity Council Delivers Final Recommendations to Governor Kotek
Report calls for bold action to strengthen Oregon’s economic competitiveness, create family-wage jobs, and expand opportunity for all Oregonians SALEM, Ore. — On June 25, 2026, the Oregon Prosperity Council presented Governor…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET WEEK #7 – JUNE 26, 2026: TASTE THE RAINBOW OF FRUITS & VEGGIES, DANCE TO LOCAL FAVORITE SEDONA FIRE BAND
It’s almost Friday again, and we’ll fill the market area with over 60 vendors — rain or shine! Join our intrepid farmers and vendors for another fabulous day at the Manzanita Farmers…
