June is National Dairy Month and here in Tillamook County it’s a big deal, and the perfect reminder that our community wellness is deeply rooted in the land, our heritage, and the…
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A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: “I pay for insurance. Why isn’t this covered?”
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…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Spring Cleaning Madness
By Neal Lemery I’ve been on a spree of decluttering, downsizing, and bringing order to my house. I’ve realized I have hoarding tendencies, and that my lifestyle is messy, cluttered, and often…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS: Join Us for Netarts Community Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Music Sunday June 28th
Come celebrate an exciting new chapter for our community at Netarts Community Park! Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Netarts Community Park – Netarts, Oregon Enjoy an afternoon filled…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 6/22/26: Warm couple days, then pattern change starting midweek, end of the week looking rainy
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Not a bad weekend, we had some clouds Saturday, but Sunday was quite nice with temperatures in the 60s along the coast, and…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Serious News from the Capitol Last Week
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 6/22/26 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Trump administration is backing off from its plans to remove a decade-old ocean monitoring system Oregonians rely on for fishing,…
ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE – “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom”- ENTRIES DUE BY JUNE 26TH; SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
It is almost time once again for our 4th of July parade in Rockaway Beach!The theme this year is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” – From grandparents…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Building a healthier Oregon: More treatment beds, more hope for families
A stronger path for Oregon families New residential treatment beds are helping Oregon families get the mental health and addiction care they need, close to home. These improvements strengthen communities across the…
OP/ED: Who Benefits From a Divided America?
By Robin Kostrikin For many years, I have tried to understand the conflicts in the Middle East by listening to as many voices as possible. I have spoken with Israelis, Palestinians in…
Siuslaw National Forest Recruiting Volunteers for Resource Advisory Committee
(Corvallis, Ore., June 17, 2026) — Volunteers are needed for the Siuslaw Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This 15‑member committee represents a wide range of community interests and provides recommendations for…
