By Laura Swanson Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue (NBFR) is beginning the new year with a significant gift that will strengthen emergency response capabilities across the Nehalem Bay region. At the December…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: COUNTY TREASURER RESIGNS; NEW TREASURER APPOINTED
Tillamook County received notice of the resignation of County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard. Ms. Blanchard submitted her resignation on December 2, 2025, with an effective date of January 2, 2026. Under Oregon law,…
King Tides – Another round happening January 1st – 4th!
These extremely high tides occur when the moon’s orbit comes closest to the earth, the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun, and the sun, moon and earth are in direct alignment,…
COAST TIME – VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE 2025 – WINTER
COAST TIME in partnership with the Tillamook County Pioneer proudly present RETROSPECTIVE 2025. This edition WINTER 2025 covers the stories and events that shaped life here on the North Oregon Coast. RETROSPECTIVE…
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: NVSD’s Board Governance Handbook
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is the third installment from South County Corresopndent Irene Barajas’ exhaustively researched article about actions being taken by the new Nestucca Valley School District Board. Links below for the…
NORTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY RESISTANCE: End of Year Protest in Nehalem December 27 – Make your voice heard in 2025!
By Patty Rinehart Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 27, 2025. On this day, a protest will take place in downtown Nehalem from noon to 2 PM. Residents and concerned citizens are invited…
OREGON STATE PARKS: WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST DEC. 27-31
Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast from 10 a.m….
Tillamook PUD Announces 2026 Community Support Grant Program
Tillamook People’s Utility District (Tillamook PUD) is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Community Support Grant Program, designed to foster economic growth and enhance community livability throughout Tillamook County. Local…
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Changes to NVSD Strategic Plan
By Irene Barajas, South County Correspondent for the Tillamook County Pioneer Nestucca Valley School District’s Board of Directors voted 3-to-1 in favor of passing an updated and reprioritized District Strategic Plan during…
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAISES OVER $5000 FOR FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY
Riverbend Players Sets Attendance Record and Raises $5,520 for the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services food pantry. Dateline: Nehalem, OR, December 23, 2025 Riverbend Players Community Theater…