The June Dairy Parade launches the parade season in Tillamook County as we anticipate the 4th of July parades throughout the county on Friday July 4th – the Pioneer will have all…
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All Oregon Dept. of Forestry districts now in fire season
OIOpublisher SALEM, Ore.—As of July 1, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION WORK-STUDY PROGRAM CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
Tillamook Creamery has created a new role called Work Study at TCCA’s visitor center, a program that’s is entering its 4th year! This is an amazing opportunity that requires a 2-year commitment…
ARDENT GOURMET: Hapa Pizza
Hapa Pizza By David & Susan Greenberg Hapa Pizza, one of the thirty best pizza restaurants in the United States according to the New York Times, serves mainly pizzas with Asian toppings….
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY: FIRE SEASON STARTS IN NORTHWEST OREGON JUNE 23, 2025
Fire season will begin in Tillamook County at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire…
Tillamook FFA Excels in State Career Development Events: Two Teams Headed to Nationals
The Tillamook FFA Chapter is proud to announce outstanding results at the recent Oregon FFA State Career Development Events (CDEs), with two teams earning the title of State Champions and qualifying to…
Astoria Farmers Market new, outdoor location with parking, with great Riverwalk access
Are you a grower, forager, value added food maker, fisher or producer? The Astoria Uppertown business Association is on a mission to bring the freshest products to our Thursday Farmers Market in…
OP/ED: Taxing STR Owners, Visitors Won’t Solve Problem; Legislative Solutions Needed
By Pam Zielinski, Oceanside I live here full time and do not own a vacation rental home. However, I want to advocate for people who do own one, and who could potentially…
UPDATE: Letter from Tillamook County Hotel Owners Urging NO Vote on TLT Increase
The Pioneer shared a letter from Tillamook County Hotel Owners (4/23/25) urging a “NO” vote on Measure 29-183 to increase Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). The hotel owners provided information directly from the…
Getting to the Root of It: Pacific Northwest Residents Can Take Pride in Their Wood Products
EDITOR’S NOTE: Just like “eating local”, we should also be aware of where our wood comes from. As we celebrate Earth Day (every day) and Arbor Day, here’s a timely piece from…