OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Lucy Brook is responding to an op/ed press release from the Lovelin campaign – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/op-ed-erin-skaars-salary-revealed-lovelin-campaign-sheds-light-on-true-cost-to-taxpayers/ to the public, i think it’s pertinent to know that one county commissioner’s current…
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OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION – ODOT CONTRUCTION ALERT – HWY. 101, ASTORIA/WARRENTON: Nighttime full bridge closures start May 6th, Bridge work expected to start this May
If you’re traveling between Warrenton and Astoria, plan ahead – we’re planning to do nighttime routine maintenance and inspections on three bridges in the area. Here’s our tentative schedule: U.S. 101 New…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION – ODOT CONSTRUCTION ALERT- HWY. 131 – Tillamook River Bridge: Repairs May 6th – expect daytime road closures
We’re making repairs to the Tillamook River Bridge. You can expect: OR 131 road closures while crews work between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction noise and delays. Two weeks of work: May…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: More Than You Wanted to Know About Our Roads
EDITOR’S NOTE: Representative Gomberg had previously represented South Tillamook County before re-destricting, and his updates provide helpful information that applies to our part of the Oregon Coast as well. Tillamook County has…
Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels – Oregon COAAST – Communities of All Abilities Succeeding Together
It is pure magic to orchestrate many hours of driving over two mountain ranges with multiple stops, new digs and choices; a walk across a large parking lot with the gorgeous high…
FATAL CRASH – HWY 101 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY, NEAR OSWALD WEST STATE PARK SAT. APRIL 27
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County near Oswald West State Park. The preliminary…
GORDON’S WEATHER UPDATE: He’s BACK!! Weekly Forecast 4/29/24
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And a happy Monday to ya Tillamook. I continue to mend from the surgery, not 100% yet, but much improved from a couple…
OP/ED- Erin Skaar’s Salary Revealed: Lovelin Campaign Sheds Light on True Cost to Taxpayers
*EDITOR’S NOTE: As Tam Hulburt detailed in her letter to the editor (see link below), and as indicated below, the commissioners’ salary is approximately $90,000, and the commissioners’ compensation package is $126,000…
Vote to Re-elect Erin Skaar; More fact-checking of Lovelin ad finds more inaccuracies …
To the Editor: Last week, county commissioner candidate Bruce Lovelin ran a campaign ad criticizing incumbent Commissioner Erin Skaar, and called into question her ability, work experience, and judgment. In reading Bruce’s…
THE OCEANSIDER: Pointed questions, some colorful language and a bit of news … Highlights of the Oceanside Candidate’s Forum
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider All five candidates for two County Commissioner positions participated in an online Candidate Forum yesterday (April 27), which was sponsored by the Oceanside Neighborhood Association and The Oceansider. The moderator (your friendly editor) posed…