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WORDS OF WISDOM: Traditions and Gratitudes
By Neal Lemery I’m sentimental about Thanksgiving, the first big holiday of wintertime, when the expectations and the preparations for the holiday are not on steroids. It is a time for gathering with…
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS, BAZAARS, ORNAMENT HUNT & MORE IN GARIBALDI & ROCKAWAY BEACH THIS WEEKEND NOV. 28 & 29
Garibaldi … November 28th: Port of Garibaldi Annual Ornament Hunt The Port of Garibaldi’s 7th Annual Ornament Hunt is underway! The elves have been busy but they’ve informed us that they have…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Sheriff’s Office Continues Cleanup Efforts at Multiple Longstanding Trespass Sites
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office has continued its coordinated efforts to address several longstanding trespass situations located on both public and private property throughout the county. Deputies recently responded to multiple unauthorized…
TRYING TO SEE: An ICE Agent’s Shame
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are many photos of masked ICE agents lining hallways of courts, where people are following the law by reporting, and being met with “lawless enforcement.” By Michael Randall Recently,…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Four Steps to Happy (and Healthy) Holiday Meal
(PORTLAND, OR)— Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Wash your hands at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after preparing food, and…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 & 29
(SALEM, OR)- Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Statewide free fishing days are a great chance to…
Oregonians Urged to ‘Rethink the Drink’ this holiday season
The Rethink the Drink invites open conversation about alcohol, how people can keep Oregon safe this holiday season. PORTLAND, Ore. – As Oregonians prepare to celebrate, gather and reconnect with loved ones this…
TILLAMOOK ROTARY, YMCA, GROCERY OUTLET PARTNER TO PROVIDE OVER 260 THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES
How this community works – identify a need, line up the right partners, call for donations and volunteers. The Tillamook Rotary Club did just that in early November. The Pioneer did a…
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Good News! The Helicopter Stays. For Now.
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 11/25/25 Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we prepare for the Thanksgiving I wanted to share some news most of you will be grateful to hear. Lincoln County,…