The Tillamook County Pioneer provides readers with expanded election coverage – Questions for the Candidates – gives our communities an introduction to the candidates and an unbiased view to compare the candidates…
I’ve been thinking … Socialism
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about “socialism” these days. It seems to be popular as a form of mud-slinging in some circles. When I was 6 years old,…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Health Impacts of Rising Cannabis Use Among Adults
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Doug used to relax with a beer or two after work. He felt the alcohol helped him unwind and relax. Over the years, the amount he drank…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Travel Journal – No. 2
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett By Marc C. Johnson (Oct. 2, 2026) (Photo – The Wild Atlantic Way near Clifden, Ireland)…
OP/ED: Thank you Judges! No thanks to this administration.
By Diane Colcord Thank you to all the judiciary from district to federal to appeal judges! The majority are living up to the oaths they took and are trying to stop…
More Than Headstones: Learn about Historic Cemetery Preservation Oct. 17 at Tillamook County Pioneer Musuem, FREE Event, Limited Seating, RSVP
The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is thrilled to host the Tillamook County Historial Society’s Cemetery Preservation Group presenters, Kathy Bean and Lisa Sears, to discuss the many areas of historic cemetery…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NW OREGON FOREST PROTECTION DISTRIC ANNOUNCES END TO FIRE SEASON, EFFECTIVE OCT. 15, 2026
2026 Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions Termination The Oregon Department of Forestry announces effective at 12:01 am, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions will be terminated…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Decent Man
By Butch Freedman “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” -MLK Jr. It’s easy to feel frustrated with the state of today’s political landscape. And…
LET’S TALK TILLAMOOK: STANDING UP FOR SANCTUARY
A conversation with Sidra Pierson of the Rural Organizing Project on Oregon Sanctuary Laws recorded on Thursday, October 1, 2026 Editor’s Note: This Q&A is based on an interview by…
TIDES OF CHANGE: OCTOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS – Unmasking DV – Soup Bowl Event Oct. 24th
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor victims, celebrate survivors, and bring light to an issue that affects so many in our community. This year, Tides of Change is…
