EDITOR’S NOTE: Where’s Jim been?? I asked myself that question a few weeks ago and reached out into the void … nothing. Then this appeared in my inbox! With this “apology explanation”…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Grow Modestly or Not at All?
By State Representative David Gomberg 9/15/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, One of the state’s leading economic observers says Oregon’s growth is over. As Oregon’s political and business leaders prepare for a summit…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 9/15/25: Chilly start this morning, high pressure & easterly winds warm things up, another chance of rain for the weekend
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer After a high of around 66 yesterday, we had a front move through bringing the area just under half an inch of needed…
OBITUARY: Bud – November 8, 1931 – August 28, 2025
Dudley “Bud” Milton Johansen – November 8, 1931 to August 28, 2025 Dudley “Bud” Milton Johansen was born November 8, 1931 in Newport, Oregon to Milton and Kathleen (Dudley) Johansen and passed…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Don’t Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
OBITUARY: Louise V. Christianson Feb. 16, 1939 – Aug. 11, 2025
Louise Vitalis Christianson, Tillamook County’s whirlwind of compassion and enthusiasm for all things people, animals, good causes, and Mother Earth, was stilled by cancer the morning of Aug. 11, 2025, when she…
Nestucca High School Hosts Bobcat Back-to-School Bash and Honors Local Heroes
On September 10, Nestucca High School welcomed families, students, and community partners for its annual Bobcat Back-to-School Bash, an open house designed to connect parents with teachers and highlight resources available through local organizations….
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Offers September Bird Walks Sept. 12 & 13: Explore less traveled trails in search of early fall birds
On September 12 and 13, Seven Capes Bird Alliance will offer bird walks on two less traveled trails that promise great scenery and beautiful late summer weather. Friday, September 12, 9-11 a.m. …
Birds of Tillamook County: Walk and Talk with Michael Krall Sept. 20th, Registration Required
Join WEBS Board President, Michael Krall on Saturday, September 20th for an introduction to Tillamook County birds and birding. Starting with an optional, two hour, slow and easy bird walk, participants will scope out some…
Create Your Own Hypertufa Planter Sat. Sept. 20th – Registration Required
Join Tillamook County Master Gardener Mark Kuestner on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Learning Garden to create a lightweight Hypertufa Planter from a mix of cement, peat moss and perlite. The…