By Jim Heffernan I have been very interested in the school board’s proposed policy of “local control”, particularly how it would apply to wearing face masks. So I went to the Feb….
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Tillamook’s Logan Laity Files for House District 32 to Lift Community Voices
OIOpublisher On February 14th, Logan Laity, Community Organizer and Small Business Owner from Tillamook County filed as the Democratic candidate for House District 32 in the Oregon State Legislature (HD32 encompasses all…
“I’ve been thinking” … Codger Power
By Jim Heffernan Who’s up for a movement? I am! Bill McKibben (the environmental guy) inspired me by an editorial he wrote in NYT praising Neil Young for telling Spotify to not…
Petition to Tillamook School Board – Adopt Pioneering Spirit – Care for Neighbors, Doesn’t Take Local Control
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are multiple petitions being prepared for the Tillamook School District Board; Jim Heffernan took a traditional route gathering signatures in person. There is also an online petition available to…
“I’ve been thinking …” – To be Black on a Saturday Night
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim has an interesting take on how racist views (or the lack of racism) might come about through ancestral memories. In true Jim style, it’s an interesting story about coming…
Tillamook County Democrats Adopt Resolution Regarding Education Diversity in Tillamook County Schools
In response to recent proposals by the Tillamook School District Board, the Tillamook County Democrats have adopted a resolution supporting school curriculum that recognizes and respects the rich diversity in our community….
ADD YOUR SIGNATURE: Open Letter to Tillamook School Board Members …
This is an open letter to Tillamook School District signed so far by over 200 people. Community members have expressed concern about the Tillamook School Board proposing to end the mask mandate,…
“I’ve been thinking”: An Ephiphany – Never Forgotten …
By Jim Heffernan January 6 has been rolling around in my brain. Not just January 6, 2021, and the shame attached to that particular day. There was something else about January 6…
OP/ED: The Villages Near the Mountain – A Grim Fairy Tale (With apologies to the Brothers Grimm)
By Will Stone Once upon a time there was a large mountain at the edge of the ocean. Two villages, Cannon and Manita, were on opposite sides of the mountain. The villagers…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: THE EARLY YEARS OF ASPERGER’S SYNDROME
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneer readers are familiar with Andrew Jenck’s writing – from his popular movie reviews to commentary about movies and more, he always has something important, news worthy to share. This…