By Charles McNeilly, Rockaway Beach Mayor Have you ever wondered what gives our city the authority to build parks, maintain roads, provide services, or adopt local ordinances? We often think about the…
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FisherPoets Oregon Coast Tour Oct. 23-27 – Garibaldi & Pacific City, Oct. 26th
The Oregon Coast’s commercial fishing community will soon enjoy a unique opportunity to join fisherpoets from Astoria’s annual FisherPoets Gathering and local storytellers, poets and musicians at events in several ports up…
SECRETARY OF STATE TOBIAS READ: Get Ready to Vote; New System Tracks Ballot; Drop Box Locations in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: See the Pioneer’s “Questions for the Candidates” series for more information about the people asking for your vote. See links below. Ballots started being sent to voters in Oregon on…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES NOV. 3, 2026: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 16
The Tillamook County Pioneer provides readers with expanded election coverage – Questions for the Candidates – gives our communities an introduction to the candidates and an unbiased view to compare the candidates…
I’ve been thinking … Socialism
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about “socialism” these days. It seems to be popular as a form of mud-slinging in some circles. When I was 6 years old,…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Health Impacts of Rising Cannabis Use Among Adults
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Doug used to relax with a beer or two after work. He felt the alcohol helped him unwind and relax. Over the years, the amount he drank…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Travel Journal – No. 2
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett By Marc C. Johnson (Oct. 2, 2026) (Photo – The Wild Atlantic Way near Clifden, Ireland)…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NW OREGON FOREST PROTECTION DISTRIC ANNOUNCES END TO FIRE SEASON, EFFECTIVE OCT. 15, 2026
2026 Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions Termination The Oregon Department of Forestry announces effective at 12:01 am, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions will be terminated…
TIDES OF CHANGE: OCTOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS – Unmasking DV – Soup Bowl Event Oct. 24th
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor victims, celebrate survivors, and bring light to an issue that affects so many in our community. This year, Tides of Change is…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM: COMMUNITY SHOWS UP FOR VOLUNTEER EVENT; FRIENDS OF TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM CONTRIBUTES $50,000
What an incredible evening! Nearly 80 volunteers took time out of their evening this past Friday night, October 9th to join us at the Tillamook Air Museum, and we couldn’t be more…
