The Tillamook County Democratic Central Committee submits for publication the attached letter to our state representatives concerning the upcoming special Oregon Legislature session consideration of a comprehensive transportation funding proposal. We have…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WORKSHOP WED. AUG. 27
WHAT IS CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE? WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHO DO IT? CAN IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Civil disobedience has a long history. We think of Gandhi and Rosa Parks first, but people…
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD 8/18/25: Tense Meeting Includes Superintendent’s Resignation, Rejection of Excise Tax Increase & More
By Irene Barajas, South County Correspondent for the Tillamook County Pioneer Actions taken during Nestucca Valley School District’s Board Meeting this past Monday, Aug 18th, left many of the nearly 100 community…
IN GOOD HEALTH: What’s going on down there? Changes to Vulva in Menopause
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Women (people born with ovaries) experience many physical changes when their estrogen begins to decline in perimenopause. Some are obvious, such as hot flashes and weight gain in…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: Extension of Bayocean Road Closure to Sept. 24
Please be advised that the road closure currently in effect on BAY OCEAN ROAD (Milepost 4.1) will be extended through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This extension is necessary to allow for the completion of the ongoing project…
TILLAMOOK ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Something Mysterious Afoot at TAPA… CLUE Opens August 29th, Runs through Sept. 14th
Was it Wadsworth in the Study with the Candlestick? Or Miss Scarlet in the Lounge with the Revolver? The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) is positively dying for audiences to…
BOOK REVIEW: Becoming Earth: A Journey Through The Hidden Wonders That Bring Our Planet to Life by Ferris Jabr
By Neal Lemery This engaging and well-crafted book reads like a thriller, pulling me deep into fascinating scientific research and a weaving together of personal stories, cutting edge research, and deep diving…
COMMENTARY: Community Trail or Tourist Train?
By Bill Baertlein My political journey started almost 15 years ago when I applied for a commissioner appointment to the Port of Tillamook Bay Board. My reason for applying was that I…
City of Rockaway Beach State of the City Message August 2025
I, Charles McNeilly, am proud to come before you and, as your mayor, deliver my third State of the City message as stipulated in our Charter. I say without hesitation that fiscal…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon make your voice heard -Testify on Governor Kotek’s Transportation Bill Monday August 25th
By State Senator Suzanne Weber As many of you are aware, the Legislature will convene on Friday, August 29, for a special session to consider Governor Kotek’s $5 billion transportation funding proposal….