A large ocean sunfish just washed ashore about 1/4 mile south of the Sunset Beach approach. Measuring 6 1/2 feet in length, this monstrous fish can reach lengths of over 8 feet…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE SHELLFISH ALERT: Mussel harvest closure Tillamook Head (South of Seaside) to north Jetty of the Siuslaw River
OIOpublisher (SALEM, Ore) – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Tillamook Head (south of Seaside) to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence) the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon…
New Artistic Haven Blooms in Rockaway Beach: Blue Water Fine Art Gallery Opens Friday
By Deb Weissenfluh Rockaway Beach is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its cultural landscape this Friday, June 27th, with the grand opening of Blue Water Fine Art Gallery. This…
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO OPEN CAMPING RESERVATIONS FRIDAY, JUNE 27 FOR THIS SUMMER; PARTIAL OPENING OF CAMGROUND
NEHALEM BAY, Oregon— Nehalem Bay State Park will reopen most of its campground July 1 after a seven-month construction closure. Reservations will be available starting 6 a.m. Friday. “We’re excited to welcome visitors back…
Nestucca High School heroes showed courage, compassion, and wisdom when it mattered most; Their quick action save Coach’s life
From Nestucca High School Principal Emily Chadwick 6/18/25: Dear Nestucca Families, Staff & Community, There are moments in a school’s life that define who we are — moments that rise above the…
Grove avenue closed in Tillamook for maintenance
Grove Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets in Tillamook, Oregon, will be closed daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May 12th to May 23rd, 2025, for essential water main repairs. Clearly…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER WEEK IN REVIEW 5/8/25
An amazing rescue on Netarts Bay; Help shape Tillamook’s Transportation Future; Animal rescue and rehab at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast- special event this weekend May 10 & 11; Seafood…
Updates from the Pioneer
Hello! As some of you have seen, we’re implementing a way to make it easier for you to send us your articles. We have a new post submission link on our menu…
PEACE PROTEST MANZANITA Saturday April 19
April 19th 2025 12pm-2pm Get up, stand up for our rights! Please join us at the Laneda Avenue and Hwy 101 junction. Bring signs, friends & families! There will be boxes to…
Nehalem Bay State Park GoBond Construction Update: Construction Continues Throughout Park; Upgrading Utilities, New Restrooms, More Accessible Campsites & Seasonal Staff Housing
By Laura Swanson Nehalem Bay State Park has been closed to the public since November of 2024, but there’s a lot going on throughout the park. On a recent tour, we encountered…