By Jim Heffernan I came across these just after the death of Pope Francis. I wish I had found them sooner. I spent 10 years in Catholic schools and have become a…
Category: Breaking News
Oregon’s Congressional Delegation Demands Trump Keep Federal Troops out Of Portland
OIOpublisher Demand from Oregon lawmakers follows Trump’s pledge to send troops to city with orders to use full military force Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives…
Oregon Secretary of State Urges Unity Against Trump’s Distraction Tactics, Sending Federal Troops to Portland
(PORTLAND, OR – 9/27/25) — In response to President Trump’s announcement that he is sending federal troops into the Portland community, Secretary of State Tobias Read released the following statement: “My fellow Oregonians,…
North County Food Bank Finds Temporary Location Across Parking Lot from Current Location; Agreement with Nehalem Bay Health District Moves Food Bank to Clinic Building in early October
The Nehalem Bay Health District and the North County Food Bank are pleased to announce that the two organizations have reached an agreement that will provide the Food Bank with food storage…
POSSIBLE COVID EXPOSURE AT WYDEN TOWN HALL
For those who went to Ron Wyden’s Town Hall on Friday… Unfortunately, learned on Saturday that Sen. Wyden has tested positive for COVID. In case you were at the town hall, please…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Had Enough? I Have.
BREAKING NEWS! Tillamook County’s Representative (and Clatsop County’s, too) has switched parties by the September 4th deadline, so he will be running as a Democrat in the next election. See his statement…
NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT AQUATICS DIRECTOR RESIGNATION LETTER TO COMMUNITY
EDITOR’S NOTE: Legendary NCRD swim program manager and aquatics director Sue Gray announced her resignation as aquatics director last week, and asked the Pioneer to share her letter, which is also addressed…
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE – Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii governors form alliance to safeguard scientific expertise
Some people in Oregon may be worried about the many questions raised following federal policy changes affecting COVID-19 vaccines – and whether and how they can get vaccinated. On Sep. 3, Gov….
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION & ACTION MONTH: FREE QPR SUIDICE PREVENTION TRAINING & SELF-CARE WORKSHOP SEPT. 10TH
September is Suicide Prevention and Action Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that we all have a vital role to play in supporting the well-being of our friends, family, and community members….
Nestucca Valley School Board Appoints Ken Richwine Acting Superintendent
By Irene Barajas, South County Correspondent for the Tillamook County Pioneer Following the resignation of Superintendent Misty Wharton last Monday, August 18, 2025, Nestucca’s Board of Directors held a Special Meeting on…