By Neal Lemery One of the satisfying domestic chores at my house is the filling of the bird feeder. There’s instant gratification in watching the feeder suddenly be filled with dozens of…
The Scout Report: Truths & Tariffs
By Jim Heffernan Finding truth is difficult. Contrasting messages swirl about continuously. Inspired by the book, “The Scout Mindset” I’ve volunteered to be a scout for the community. I am looking for…
From Space to Long Ago: Writers Read Celebration Considers ‘From A Distance’ March 6th
Some say perspective changes everything. The 16 writers from throughout the Northwest, Canada and Texas selected to read their pieces on the theme, “From a Distance,” for the Cannon Beach Library’s Writers…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Sick Man
EDITOR’S NOTE: Butch sent this to the Pioneer yesterday, February 27, 2026, before the bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel, adding to the list of mis-deeds by the “sick…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEEK LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Tillamook County Library is seeking applications for one library board seat on the library board of directors. We are seeking people who are passionate about our libraries with a variety of…
OBITUARY: Sherryl Klingelhofer – May 15, 1953 – February 25, 2026
Lifelong Tillamook resident Sherryl Lee Klingelhofer passed away February 25, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She fought a strong battle against cancer using what she called “The Sherryl Method”. Sherryl was…
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE PEACEFUL PROTEST SATURDAY FEB. 28 DOWNTOWN NEHALEM
Dear Friends, We would like to remind everyone about the upcoming peaceful protest scheduled for this Saturday in Nehalem. The event will take place from noon to 2 PM. North County Resistance…
BOOK/MOVIE REVIEW: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t” & Grosse Pointe Blank
By Jim Heffernan There could be something wrong with me. I say that because one of my favorite movies is a hired killer comedy, 1997”s “Grosse Pointe Blank”. I challenge anyone to…
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 63 – Tillamook Bay Presents Recreational Boating Safety Course March 14th in Netarts
Do you have your Oregon Boaters Education Card? Oregon Boaters are required to take a boating safety course and carry a Boater Education Card. This law applies to all boaters who operate…
All Tillamook Teens Invited to Help Remodel Teen Library Area Hands-On Design Workshop March 18
The Tillamook County Library is entering the second phase in the redesign of its teen area at the Tillamook Main Library, and local teens are invited to help shape the process and…