By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “Making America Great Again” and not just as a catchy slogan. More than 80 years ago, Franklin Roosevelt had a perfect plan….
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Tillamook County’s Master Gardener Learning Garden: A Testament to Community Service and Education
OIOpublisher The OSU Extension Service – Tillamook County proudly announces the significant achievements of the Master Gardener™ Learning Garden, a cornerstone of community service, education, and sustainable gardening in Tillamook County. This…
AI Council Coverage Called into Question
To the Editor: I don’t know what is going on with the Pioneer. Your site is huge benefit to our community, and I visit almost every day. Recently, coverage seems to want…
OBITUARY: Victor Wendell Lane – May 12, 1923 – November 27, 2023
Victor Wendell Lane was born May 12, 1923 in Cloverdale, Oregon to Welta Victor Lane and Dure Rogers Lane. Wendell attended 1st grade in a one room schoolhouse on the edge of…
It’s Not Just A Walk to the Beach
EDITOR’S NOTE: It may become more difficult to access the beach with this recent court ruling as beach accesses are being closed in Tillamook County. Neal Lemery gives us a deeper look…
City of Tillamook Tree Lighting, Santa Land & Holiday Light Parade Dec. 2nd
Saturday December 2nd the holidays REALLY hit downtown Tillamook – there’s Santa Land at Pacific Restaurant from 10 am to 2 pm, followed by the City of tillamook’s Tree Lighting starting at…
OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks public assistance to identify poacher; Bull elk left to waste near Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. 29 Nov. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest related to a Roosevelt Bull Elk that…
KaSandra Larson Announces Run for Tillamook County Assessor Position in May, 2024 Election
KaSandra Larson has announced her candidacy for Tillamook County Assessor in the May 21, 2024 election. The seat is currently held by Assessor Denise Vandecoevering, who is retiring at the end of her…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association receives $65,000 for accessibility program
Grant funds will improve Tillamook Coast accessibility for locals and visitors alike Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) was granted a total of $65,000 to partner with Wheel the World, a global accessible…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 11/29/23 – Last dry day for awhile … keeping an eye on the rivers
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer The pattern is shifting today from the dry, sunny, but cold high pressure ridge, to a series of fronts that will bring us…