It’s election time – and in Tillamook County there has been an increase in participation in our government process with many races having multiple choices. The Pioneer is proud to provide this…
Category: Rockaway Beach
Tillamook County Pioneer Association Quarterly Meeting, Meal & Presentation – Sunday October 9th at 1 pm, Rockaway Beach Lion’s Club
OIOpublisher Members, and the public and potential members, are invited to attend the Tillamook County Pioneer Association meeting, meal and presentation on Sunday October 9th in Rockaway Beach at the Lion’s Club…
Mayor Susan Jane Wilson is running for reelection in Rockaway
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Susan Jane Wilson is running for Mayor of Rockaway, Oregon. She served on the City Planning Commission, and the City Council, before running unopposed for mayor. Her…
OHA lifts health advisories for Short Sand, Rockaway beaches Sept. 29
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today September 29, 2022, lifted public health advisories for contact with ocean water at Short Sand and Rockaway beaches, both located in Tillamook County. The health authority issued the…
Rockaway Beach health advisory issued Sept. 28; High bacteria levels prompt OHA warning to avoid water contact
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Rockaway Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact with the…
St. Mary’s by the Sea Church HUGE Yard Sale Sat. Sept. 24th
HUGE YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept 24, 9 am – 4 pm, at St Mary by the Sea Church in Rockaway Beach, to benefit St Aloysius School for Girls in Uganda and Haiti…
Out and About with Backman: Events Return to the Beach – Rockaway Beach Kite Festival & Pacific City Longboard Classic Sat. Sept. 17th – Photos & Videos
Photo & Video by Don Backman The beaches were buzzing this weekend as two well-known and beloved events made returns to Tillamook County beaches. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival fell victim to…
Author Kizzie Jones Races Dachshund Nikki at 15th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals
By Robin Swain Kizzie Jones, author of the Tall Tale series of children’s books, arrived in Rockaway Beach 4th of July weekend to promote her new book, A Tall Tale About Dachshunds…
Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade 2022 – Celebrating Together Again
And the sun was shining on Rockaway Beach as hundreds lined the streets. At 10:40 am a flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard announced the parade would soon be starting….
142ND WING TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENCE DAY FLYOVERS IN OREGON, SW WASHINGTON – 10:35 am, Neskowin; 10:40 am, Rockaway Beach
Portland, Ore. – The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore. will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. 142nd Wing Commander, Colonel…