By Will Stone Host: Steve Harvey [Theme music hits. Steve struts out, adjusting his colorful suit and flashing a big smile.] Steve Harvey: Welcome to Manzanita Family Feud, y’all! Where the only thing…
Category: Commentary
CALL TO ACTION: End Potluck Prohibition; Bring Back Community – Send Letters to Governor
EDITOR’S NOTE: For those of you that misssed Watt’s guest column about Oregon’s outlawing of potlucks… here’s the link https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/guest-column-oregon-should-be-a-sanctuary-for-potlucks/ Here’s his latest – a letter to Governor Kotek, and if you’d…
ASK A COMMISSIONER: How Do I Support Local Businesses and Stimulate the Economy?
By Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner Recently a constituent asked me on Facebook to provide examples of things I have done in my current term to stimulate the economy and support…
Manzanita Budget Malpractice
By Randy Kugler City budgets in Oregon include what is called an unappropriated ending fund balance (UEFB) for the General Fund. Budgeting money in the UEFB ensures that a City has enough General…
VIEW FROM HERE: The Weight of Borrowed Righteousness
By Roland Lee Hughes I see reports that our president will be hosting a reading of the Bible beginning today, April 21st. And I see the passage chosen for him specifically: 2…
Guest Column: Oregon should be a sanctuary for potlucks
A call for relaxation of Oregon’s heavy-handed potluck law. EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s more on Watt’s crusade – Oregon is the least friendly state in the country regarding potlucks and other traditional food-sharing…
WE FORGIVE YOU …
Dear MAGA, As more of the atrocities and lies of Trump are uncovered, my heart goes out to the people who were fooled by him. Like the charming, good-looking boyfriend, who seemed…
HIGHLIGHTING BLACK HISTORY & CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICA
By Diane Colcord In view of recent actions of the Trump regime regarding American Black history, it seemed only fitting to highlight some of our fellow Americans’ achievements. Thanks to the University…
Let’s Talk Tillamook: Veteran’s Advocacy
A conversation with Dr. Ky Hunter CEO of ROC and Afghanistan Veterans of America January 23, 2026 Editor’s Note This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Ky Hunter CEO of…
STAND STRONG, STAND TOGETHER, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND AMERICAN VALUES
By Sandy Johnson One positive aspect of having a “slow” season on the coast is that our residents and business owners have more time to visit, one on one. I have taken…