Our very own Velda Handler has been recognized during National Volunteer Week. Velda is EVCNB’s Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator and Shelters Division Lead. She also serves on EVCNB’s executive committee…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Tillamook County Fair Board Vacancies
The Tillamook County Fair Board is seeking two dedicated members to join them in the planning and management of the Fair and Fairgrounds. Applications are sought from individuals with an agricultural background…
OBITUARY: Gregory Lee Hightower – November 6, 1952 – April 15, 2025
Gregory Lee Hightower, 72, of Manzanita, Ore., died April 15, 2025, at his home. He was in hospice care, due to the spread of a rare cancer that first appeared in 2013….
Food Can Tsunami – The Fourth Wave, Saturday, April 26, 10:00 – 11:00 am
This is a CALL-TO-ACTION to help our neighbors! SNAP (food stamps) benefits are being cut so families are looking to local food banks and food pantries for more support. Unfortunately, that support…
Domestic Violence: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse; Resources
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Domestic violence and family violence affects about 10 million Americans every year. Domestic violence includes physical, financial, sexual, or mental abuse of an adult, child, or elder. Domestic violence…
Increase in TLT Makes Sense to Me
I have been following the efforts by county commissioners to shift and broaden the sources of funding that our county relies on to provide citizens with necessary services. I appreciate the conscientious…
GORDON’S WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE 4/24/25: Typical spring-like weather continues; Slight chance of afternoon showers Friday and Sunday
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer As was expected, the high pressure ridge that has given us the nice weather the last few days is starting to drift east…
LANCET FISH WASHES ASHORE ON SEASIDE BEACH EARTH DAY APRIL 22nd
Photos & story by Seaside Aquarium A longnosed lancetfish washed ashore on Seaside beach yesterday. Check out what we found inside of its stomach! Resembling a barracuda, this is one fish you…
TLT Increase is Bad for Our Community; Letter to the Voters from Local Hotel Operators
Tillamook County residents will shortly be voting on an increase in the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). This is paid by visitors who spend the night and is being raised at the same…
TRYING TO SEE: FIGHTING TRUMP’S GROWING DICTATORSHIP
By Michael Randall Donald Trump was elected to his second term as president by over 77,000,000 voters. He is their president but no one else’s. About 75,000,000 voted for Kamala Harris, while…
