On October 4, 2025, at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Tillamook County Emergency Communications District (Tillamook 911) received a report of a fire at Tillamook Junior High School. Officers from the Tillamook Police…
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CARE Inc. SHELTER OPENING Oct. 10th
OIOpublisher Big Day Coming Up, Tillamook! CARE Inc. invites the community to join us for the Grand Opening of The Anchor and West Shelter Village — a celebration of community, connection, and…
Oregon finalizes 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small group markets; Federal policy shifts add pressure to 2026 rates
(Salem, OR) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review…
OBITUARY: Dennis “Denny” Lee Russell – November 25, 1977 – October 5, 2025
“Denny,” born to Laura Gale Harper-Hurst and Tommy Lee Russell, was a true singularity, a light in life whose passing will be mourned by many for generations to come. Denny is survived…
Tides of Change 15th annual Soup Bowl Event Oct. 25th – Art, Food Fundraiser
Tides of Change (TofC) will hold the 15th Annual Tillamook Soup Bowl event beginning at 5pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Pacific Restaurant in Tillamook. Join us for this special…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD DEPT.: Miami Foley Road Closures – Dry Creek & Crystal Creek Bridges October 8–9
As part of the final stages of the bridge improvement projects, paving operations will require road closures on Miami Foley Road at Dry Creek and Crystal Creek. These closures are necessary to ensure the…
Honor Barbara Matson Saturday, October 11
Share your memories and celebrate the life of friend, poet, and Wheeler artist — the late Barbara Matson. Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. On the riverside lawn of Neahkahnie…
Nestucca Fire – Building Strength, Skills, and Community Readiness
The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) protects a primary response area of 125 square miles but routinely responds across more than 300 square miles of South Tillamook County. With six fire stations and over 60 members, including career, resident, and volunteer firefighters, as…
ASTROLOGY: Full Moon in Aries 2025 – Enjoy the ride!
By Madame Dana Zia Take a big deep breath Earthlings, as we are through the intense Eclipse season! On October 6th, in the quiet dark evening, the Aries Full Moon will be…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE: A Couple Nice Days, Then Rain Returns …
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer If you like yesterday’s weather, then you’re gonna enjoy today and tomorrow as well. We have a high pressure ridge continuing to build…