By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor You may have seen the lines of immigrants arriving daily in Texas, New York, and California recently in the news. I’m going to be looking more deeply…
Author: Cara Mico, Assistant Editor
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!
Brain-in-a-dish learns pong in 5 minutes
OIOpublisher You might have heard recently about lab grown brain cells trained to play Pong. I sat down with the founder and CEO of Cortical Labs Hon Weng Chong, for an overview…
Microsoft and Open AI Face Lawsuit for Plagiarizing Copywritten Materials
I’m quite soaked from all of these deep dives into AI, coming up for air too fast, I might have a bit of the bends. But gaining my bearings, I’ve noticed a…
Manzanita has a New Mayor!
In Manzanita, recent changes in local governance, marked by the appointment of Kathryn Stock as mayor and subsequent council resignations, have drawn significant public attention. In the governance of Manzanita, Mayor Kathryn…
Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation Ramps Up Excitement with Second North Coast Throwdown Cornhole Tournament
Tillamook County is buzzing with excitement as the Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation gears up for its second North Coast Throwdown Cornhole tournament. This fun-filled event, scheduled for January 27th at the…
The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook’s Legacy of Music and Mentorship
Music feeds the soul, and there is a magic that comes from neighbors and friends performing and enjoying music together. The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook was founded by a group of…
Winter Shelter Open 24/7 Open at St. Alban’s Church in Tillamook
St. Alban’s Church in Tillamook is an emergency winter weather shelter, open 24/7 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141, St. Alban’s: (503) 842-6192 Tillamook County Nonemergency: (503)-815-1911 With the freeze and wind combo…
Stay Safe, Winter Weather Warning
From the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: We didn’t think we needed to suggest that you stay off the roads — as it has been all over the news and social media. However,…
Tillamook Together: A Year of Resilience and Community in 2023
In 2023, the Tillamook County Pioneer told our story – a tale of a community standing strong, caring for our land, and coming together. Through storms and sunsets, in our streets and…
Rest in Peace – May 2024 be a Brighter Year for All
Another year has come and gone, and here at the Pioneer, we reflect on the lives and stories that have marked the year. In remembering those we’ve lost, we find not just…