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)…
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!
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…
Opening Reception Featuring Artist de Camille Saturday April 11 at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery in Rockaway Beach
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 11 • 4–6 PM April Featured Artist: de Camille The Ocean Bliss & Porthole Exhibition April 10 – May 3, 2026 Join us for an evening of art,…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Angel Eyes
Meet Angie, aka Angel Eyes, United Paws Cat of the Week. Angie is a beautiful tan and gray tabby with fluffy, soft fur, a white chin, a pink nose, and sparkly green…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Some More Good Stuff
By Butch Freedman As the world appears to crater around us, and our president drags us closer and closer to the abyss, I find myself ever more in need of escape. Here…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Shanda*
By Butch Freedman *Shanda is the Yiddish word for shame, a disgrace to the family. It drives me crazy, as a Jewish person, that trump and the republican flunkies attack our elite…
United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Meet Tango & Cash
Introducing Tango and Cash, two of the fabulous kittens at United Paws of Tillamook. Tango and Cash were abandoned in a remote area of North County and rescued by a United Paws…
White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest Saturday April 4
White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest Saturday April 4, 2026 from 11-2 Spring is here and the White Clover Grange is celebrating with our annual Spring Gardenfest! Come for your spring garden starts,…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Maybe It’s All a Bad Dream
By Butch Freedman This has been a miserable 14 months for our country, no doubt about it. All of the institutions and norms of democracy have been under attack by the far-right…