Story, Video & Photos by Don Backman “At 8:20 we’ll have the ceremonial swing,” Pat Zweifel said. “I would do it, but I haven’t actually swung a golf club before,” he joked…
Category: Tourism
Clatsop County residents fight for public’s right to vote as vacation rental industry seeks to block local election; Petitioners of Measure 4-221 filed a motion to intervene today on a case brought against Clatsop County
Astoria, Ore.—Petitioners on a Clatsop County ballot measure to protect homes in rural neighborhoods from being converted to vacation rentals today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought against the…
Short Term Rental Industry Blatantly Breaking Oregon Campaign Finance Laws; Opponents of a citizen initiative to preserve residential housing stock in Clatsop County ignored multiple campaign finance rules
EDITOR’S NOTE: There is an initiative on Clatsop County’s ballot – Measure 4-221 – to phase out short-term rentals in unincorporated Clatsop County. For more about the Measure, see links below. Astoria,…
Winter Waters Gets Oregon-Grown Seaweed Onto Local Menus; Event Finale at The Salmonberry in Wheeler April 2nd
A series of dining events in Portland and along the Oregon Coast put sea vegetables front and center, shining a light on bottlenecks and opportunities for Oregon’s seafare supply chain. In February,…
Tillamook Air Museum “Re-Christen” B-52 Stratofortress Cockpit Display, Special Guests on April 1st
The Tillamook Air Museum invites all for the Ribbon Cutting, Christening and open cockpit of the Tillamook Air Museum’s newest exhibit, a B-52G Stratofortress cockpit on Saturday April 1st from 11 am-12:30….
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…
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…
Now Open 2023 Oregon Coast Visitors Association Strategic Investment Fund: Oregon Coast businesses are encouraged to apply for funding to help tell their sustainable stories
Oregon Coast, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Visitors Association is now accepting applications for its 2023 Strategic Investment Fund, focused on sustainable storytelling. According to a 2022 report by Expedia Travel Group,…
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…
Response to “Crunch Time at the County STR Committee” – March 13
In response to Jerry Keene’s March 13th newsletter titled, “Crunch Time at the County STR Committee…”, we are writing to take this opportunity to introduce our group. Oregon Coast Hosts is a…