By Jim Heffernan This book was published 15 years ago but remains accurate and topical today. The author writes about his hometown of Winchester, Virginia in the early years of George W.’s…
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Fall Scholarships Open for Tillamook’s Nature and Outdoors Program; Deadline for fall applications is September 4
OIOpublisher (TILLAMOOK, ORE. 09 AUG. 2023) — Tillamook Coast Visitors Association recently established two annual scholarships at Tillamook Bay Community College for students enrolling in TBCC’s Nature and Outdoors Program. The scholarship, named the “Tillamook Coast Outdoor Program Scholarship,” is…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 8/10/23 – Warm, then Hot
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer The onshore flow continues to moderate the temperatures west of the Coast Range as we return to the fair, and still very dry…
BUSINESS FEATURE: Big Shu’s Chocolates Brings Handmade, Gourmet Sweets to Garibaldi
By Ashley Hamann, Tillamook County Pioneer Intern Nestled into a small shop off of Highway 101 in Garibaldi is a quaint chocolate shop that has much to offer a local sweet lover….
Senate Republicans to Challenge Secretary of State on Measure 113
SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Oregon Secretary of State announced that she has directed the Oregon Elections Division to implement an administrative rule restricting access for members of the minority to run…
Legislators Disqualified Under Measure 113 Will Not Be Allowed to File to Run in 2024
Salem, OR – Today, August 8, 2023, Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade directed the Oregon Elections Division to implement an administrative rule, providing guidance to candidates on Measure 113. The rule clarifies…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 8/9/23 – Welcome Rain Before Weekend Warm Up
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Another weak front moved across this morning and gave some lucky folks a little patchy light rain. It looks like the front weakens…
Rockaway Beach State of the City: The Salmonberry Trail Project (PODCAST)
By Robin Swain The City of Rockaway Beach is once again, being the model to follow. City Manager Luke Shepard and the City Hall staff have been diligently applying for and receiving…
Construction Begins on Upgrade to Bay City Lift Station, RV Dump to be Installed
In early August, construction began on the so-called Lift Station Upgrade project in Bay City. As part of this project, an old iron sewer line that runs over Patterson Creek is being…
Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden Must See at Tillamook County Fair
It’s Tillamook County Fair week – opening day is Wednesday August 9th through Saturday August 12th. Visitors to the Tillamook County Master Gardeners’ Learning Garden will be greeted by a dazzling display…