By Butch Freedman “Anyone who survives childhood has enough to write about for the rest of their lives.” Flannery O’Connor I’ve always found comfort in the above quote. I don’t think it…
Author: Butch Freedman
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
Statement from the Tillamook County Democrats
In reference to the article authored by Constance Shimek and posted in the Tillamook County Pioneer on April 5: CALL TO ACTION: PRIMARY COMMITTEE PERSONS NEEDED FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY DEMOCRATS Constance Shimek…
BUTCH’S BLOG: How Long Can the Madness Persist?
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had many conversations with friends and family over the last day or so about what we can do as the foundations of our government continue to be eroded and…
TILLAMOOK BAY WATERSHED COUNCIL: Bay to Basin Speaker Series April 8th Focus on Salmon
Please join Tillamook Bay Watershed Council for their Bay to Basin speaker series. This FREE event will feature Habitat Restoration Biologist Cyndi Curtis and Sr. Program Manager for Wild Fish Kirk Blaine…
LOVE MELTS ICE Rally & Fundraiser April 18th in Lincoln County at Newport City Hall
Lincoln County Indivisible groups are hosting LOVE MELTS ICE, a rally and benefit concert, in front of Newport City Hall on Saturday, April 18th, 3 – 6 p.m. Local musicians will perform…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION Presents Coastal Futures: The Path Forward Saturday April 18 in Rockaway Beach
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 18th at 10am at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall, 275 S. Pacific Street, Rockaway Beach, North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) invites the…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet BeMo
Introducing BeMo, United Paws Cat of the Week. He has undeniable movie star power! With his luxuriously soft fur, a perfect white triangle framing his drop-dead gorgeous face, light green eyes showing…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Three Favorites
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are your three favorite books? The Pioneer welcomes book reviews and recommendations – send to editor@tillamookcountypioneer.net. By Butch Freedman A good friend and fellow writer asked me (and others)…
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Awards $25,000 to Eight Local Organizations
The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition (TCCC) is pleased to announce its 2026 grant recipients. Between the eight selected applications, TCCC awarded nearly $25,000 to local projects that follow the Coalition’s priorities of…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION MONTHLY MEETING IN ROCKAWAY TOMORROW, TUESDAY MARCH 31ST
Please attend our Community Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 31st in Rockaway Beach at St. Mary’s from 6pm-7pm for talking points and discussions. All are welcome. NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide…