By Marc C. Johnson I came of age in a different political time. Hell, it was a different political universe. As a press secretary to a Democratic governor in a very conservative…
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Senator Merkley pays a visit to Tillamook Saturday January 17th
By Romy Carver; Photos by Don Backman for the Tillamook County Pioneer On Saturday afternoon January 17, 2026, a crowd of concerned citizens enthusiastically gathered for a town hall with Senator Jeff…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA, Clackamas County confirm new measles case
Health officials encourage immunizations for measles PORTLAND, Ore.—A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to make sure they are protected against measles. The affected individual is unvaccinated. OHA and Clackamas County health…
Community Gatherings in Memory of Renee Good – Tillamook County Says NO to ICE – Ice Out for Good Protests in Nehalem, Tillamook Jan. 10
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thousands of protests nationwide took place over the weekend of January 10th and 11th to peacefully show that democracy does not support murder, and lawless enforcement. Indivisible and other organizations…
Structure Fire at Trask River Apartments Sunday January 11th Tragic Impacts – One Fatality & Multiple Residents Displaced
Just after noon on January 11, 2026, the Tillamook City Police Department responded to a structure fire at the Trask River Apartments located at 1007 5th Street in Tillamook, in coordination with…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: STATE’S FIRST MEASLES CASES OF 2026 CONFIRMED IN LINN COUNTY
Health officials warn public about two locations where affected individuals spent time – Lebanon Community Hospital ER & Albany General Hospital ER PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Linn County public health…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Highway 6 Closed in Both Directions Near Milepost 35 Today, Jan. 4; Remains Closed Indefinitely
Highway 6 is currently fully closed in both eastbound and westbound directions near milepost 35 due to construction to repair the washed-out section of roadway. The full closure began this morning Sunday…
Dear Congress: Venezuela
What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators this morning: I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional…
OP/ED: A Modest Suggestion to Save Democracy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc C. Johnson is a local author by way of Idaho and Nebraska. Marc serves as the president of the Nehalem Bay Health District and has been instrumental in shepherding…
NETARTS OCEANSIDE FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO BOAT IN DISTRESS AT BAY ENTRANCE NEW YEAR DAY JAN. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: January 1, 2026 marks the beginning of a New Year, and this year, coincides with “King Tides” – astronomically high tides due to the full moon. These tides can cause…