The City of Tillamook annual Christmas Lighting & Decoration Contest is now underway. The contest is open to all businesses and residents within the Tillamook City Limits. Prizes will be awarded for…
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Heard on the Bench: DMV Conversations …
OIOpublisher By Jim Heffernan Today’s episode happened at the Motor Vehicle Department. There were four us waiting our turn — two men and two women. I started out with the man and…
SAVE OUR WETLANDS! SUPPORT THE APPEAL! Attend Rockaway Beach City Council Dec. 11th
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 pm: Rockaway Beach City Council Meeting. Please attend this upcoming monthly City Council meeting where the Council will decide whether or not to support the appeal that the Oregon Shores…
Nedonna Beach Wave Development Violates Rockaway Beach Comprehensive Plan
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed Nedonna Wave Development, which directly conflicts with the principles and policies outlined in Rockaway Beach’s 2007 Comprehensive Plan. Although the…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 12/9/24: A couple dry days, then rain showers return for the weekend; What’s with all the earthquakes??
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer There was some patchy dense fog around this morning as high pressure was building in over the area. And with the relatively clear…
Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity (TIDE) Tuesday December 17, 2024
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity Board of Directors will conduct…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: What’s Shaking on the Coast and In Salem
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve been including State Representative Gomberg’s weekly newsletters in the Pioneer since his district used to include a portion of Tillamook County. With re-districting, District 10 no longer includes a…
BOOK REVIEW: Yes, Chef – A Memoir – Marcus Samuelsson
By Jim Heffernan I was attracted to this 12 year old book by watching the PBS series, “No Passport Required”. My wife and I enjoy “food porn” cooking shows and his show…
Santa Kicks off the Christmas Season When He arrives by Steam Train In Rockaway Beach; Follow-up Visit Coming Dec. 14 with Santa at Rockaway Beach Fire Station
by Robin Swain It’s official! The Christmas Season is here in Tillamook County! (EDITOR’S NOTE: Watch for additional photos from all the tree lightings, and holiday happenings. Have photos you’d like to…
UNITED PAWS KITTENS OF THE WEEK: Cassius & Flavia
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your eyes, and read here the tale of two wonder-kitties, Cassius and Flavia! Flavia is the wild child, super silly and always ready to play. As the…