Let’s talk about the Neahkahnie School District 56 levy, shall we? I know, another election, another “please, can I have some more?” from our local institutions. But bear with me, folks, because…
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Yes, Another Letter About the TLT (But Hear Me Out)
OIOpublisher There’s been a lot of conversation lately about the proposed Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) increase in Tillamook County. And as important as the immediate numbers are, it’s even more important to…
Ada Limón, Poet Laureate, to Deliver Sitka Center Keynote
Cloverdale is hosting an extraordinary literary event on May 20 as US Poet Laureate Ada Limón delivers the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology’s Spring Keynote at Nestucca K-8 School. This free,…
An Open Letter to Tillamook County Transportation District Candidates Jim Heffernan and Vern Ressler
Dear Jim and Vern. You have my vote. I trust that your motivation to be on this board aligns with my wishes for the district. To be clear I want to see…
Updates from the Pioneer
Hello! As some of you have seen, we’re implementing a way to make it easier for you to send us your articles. We have a new post submission link on our menu…
North Coast Communities Invited to Share Ideas on Caring for Those Facing Serious Illness and Grief
(TILLAMOOK & MANZANITA, OR) — Local residents are invited to take part in upcoming community listening circles in Tillamook and Manzanita, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project. These interactive gatherings are designed…
Highway 101 at Garibaldi Paving Project
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is spearheading a transformative infrastructure project along U.S. 101 in downtown Garibaldi, Oregon, targeting mileposts 54.8 to 55.9. With a budget of $14,462,625, funded through state…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Upcoming Events
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) is hosting a series of family-friendly outdoor events this spring, perfect for connecting with nature. Open to everyone, these events offer opportunities to get hands dirty,…
PEACE PROTEST MANZANITA Saturday April 19
April 19th 2025 12pm-2pm Get up, stand up for our rights! Please join us at the Laneda Avenue and Hwy 101 junction. Bring signs, friends & families! There will be boxes to…
Earth Day Community Meeting in Rockaway Beach
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) will host a pivotal community meeting at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall, located at 275 S. Pacific…