EDITOR’S NOTE: During the holiday season, we reached out to our writers and readers for inspiration. I don’t need to repeat the theme of this year’s trials and tribulations … we plan…
Category: Commentary
LETTER TO EDITOR: Support for Oregon Parks proposed beach closure at Tierra Del Mar
OIOpublisher I strongly support the rule change proposed by OPRD to ban driving year-round on the Tierra Del Mar residential area beach and the area adjacent to Sitka Sedge State Natural Area….
Facebook Facing Anti-Trust Actions
By Ed Ruttledge Facebook, which has been engaged in a troubled project at Tierra Del Mar, is now facing a gathering of forces hoping to check its monopolistic business practices. Members of…
OP/ED: Analysis of Increase in County Parks Day Use Fees (Series 1 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sue Aalykke contacted the Pioneer several weeks ago about gathering information and questions about the County’s recent increase in county park/parking and boat ramp fees in 2021. Aalykke had sent…
Representative-elect Suzanne Weber responds to Governor Brown’s “Freeze” Order
(Press Release From Rep.-elect Suzanne Weber) In a press conference on Friday, Governor Kate Brown ordered a statewide “freeze,”(see link below) to combat a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across Oregon. Restrictions…
OP/ED: The results are in … Now what?
By LaNicia Duke Like many of you I am happy the election is over. The influx of opinion over facts both in local and national campaigns was exhausting. I’ve never liked politics…
Oregon reports 874 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death; Tillamook county adds 1 more case, total cases at 87
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we enter our ninth month of coronavirus reports, we are seeing the highest case counts of the pandemic. The governor has issued another executive order, pressing pause for several…
One American’s journey through the presidential election (courtesy of It’s A Wonderful Life) …
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much Donald Roddy for sharing this very accurate commentary on the National election. As we’ve all “re-lived” Election day after day, to finally have a President-elect, Joe…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Count Every Ballot
We, the people, the eligible voters, get to pick our elected officials who run our government. Over 150 million people voted in this 2020 November election, the largest turnout ever in any…
Call for Action: Ask County Commissioners to Reconsider Park Fees Increase
By Sue Schuster Aalykke If you have read the latest Pioneer, there is an article* about the new and increased day-use access fees the Tillamook County Parks and Board of Commissioners are…