By Robin Swain What is a Tech Storm, you ask? Well, that would be when Mother Nature and the Universe collaborate to mess with our gadgets of connection for the mere pleasure of driving us insane with frustration. Torrential rain, high winds, flooding, trees down, power outages with snow being the icing on the cake just was not enough. Nope,…
Category: Announcements
Marc C. Johnson Seeks Re-election to Nehalem Bay Health District Board
It has been my honor to serve on the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District since my appointment by Tillamook County Commissioners in 2017. I was elected to a full term on the board in 2019 and hope to earn the votes of District’s residents again in the May 16, 2023 election. During my time on the Health District…
The Mook at Alderbrook – Grand Re-Opening of Alderbrook Golf Course April 1st – Cme and enjoy the day even if you don’t golf!
Only 5 Days Until The Grand Re-Opening, April 1st, at Alderbrook Golf Course with special events throughout the day, some wonderful entertainment to enjoy when you bring the whole family and celebrate with all that’s happening at Alderbrook! MOJO HOLLER will be performing at 11am, check out the entire schedule below and don’t forget to get your annual memberships now before…
Lachenmeier announces Tillamook School Board reelection campaign
Kris Lachenmeier has announced her campaign for reelection to Position 4 on the Tillamook School District School Board. Lachenmeier has been a Tillamook School Board member for the last 12 years. In addition to Position 4, Positions 1, 2, and 5 are also up for election on the Tillamook School Board. The special election will be held on May 16….
Tillamook High School Charity Drive Community Grant Application Open – Apply Now
Congratulations to Tillamook High School and the community of Tillamook on the completion of another outstanding Charity Drive. The generosity shown by this community is truly astounding. The Charity Drive Committee is accepting applications from local charities for Charity Drive Grants beginning March 24th, 2023. Charity Drive grant applications can be found on the home page of the Tillamook School…
Discovery of Beeswax Ship Timbers in 2022 on North Oregon Coast – Story Continues with “Drain the Ocean” Feature on Sunday March 26th “Mystery of the Pacific Pirate Ship”
EDITOR’S NOTE: I first met Craig Andes in 2014 when he contacted me about doing a story. His home was covered in maps and artifacts and I’ve been following his search ever since. His knowledge about the area, the history and determination to share his discovery was infectious. Fast forward to 2022 … described in other stories as a “local…
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – OCVA GIVE BACK DONATION PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP NONPROFITS SERVING THE OREGON COAST ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is now accepting applications from environmental stewardship nonprofits for a new coastal tourism-generated funding stream. Nonprofit organizations offering environmental stewardship programming on the Oregon Coast are invited to apply to receive funding through this pilot project. Through visitor-facing donation systems, OCVA will allow visitors to support organizations actively working to protect and restore the coastal…
Tillamook Warming Center Open Tonight, Saturday March 25th at First Christian Church
CARE Inc. is pleased to share that the Tillamook Warming Center will be open tonight, Saturday 03/25/23. The center is hosted at the First Christian Church located at 2203 4th Street in Tillamook. Open hours are from 8pm to 7am. At 7:30 PM, line up at Fellowship Hall entrance on 4th and Laurel; Intakes taken 8:00 PM -10:00 PM (Look…
Coast Emergency Responders Safety Tips for Spring Break – VIDEO
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Spring Break and a steady stream of visitors, the Pioneer has been advocating for beach and trail safety programs for a decade. Here are some great tips and the best advice from the people that are rescuing those that don’t heed the signs, follow the advice or don’t think it applies to them. Enjoy the wonderful, amazing…
MANZANITA DAY CELEBRATIONS MARCH 31ST, HOFFMAN WONDER GARDEN, MANZANITA
WHAT: MANZANITA DAY CELEBRATION WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 31st WHERE: Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR TIME: Plant Sale, 11am-1pm (admission FREE) Gardening in A Changing Climate, 2-4pm (admission $20) Look around at the places we live and you’ll likely notice they’re named after ocean bays, explorers, military outposts and native peoples. But only one place here…