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…
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Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade 2022 – Celebrating Together Again
OIOpublisher 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…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces Volunteer of the Year – Cindy Kay Gregory
By Robin Swain Cindy Kay Gregory is a beautiful soul that lights up the city of Rockaway Beach. Her commitment to the community is heartfelt. Cindy Kay said, “I had an epiphany…
Rockaway Beach Announces 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal – Annie Lommen
By Robin Swain Annie Lommen is a force of nature who spreads joy everywhere she goes! At 93 years young she is still a bundle of energy, moving at a pace us…
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: Rockaway Beach Honors Fallen Veterans May 30, 2022
By Robin Swain With blue sky on the horizon, volunteers anxiously waited for the rain to pass so they could set up the memorial for our Fallen Veterans. Flowers and table setting…
Memorial Day Services – Nehalem, Rockaway & Tillamook
Nehalem Valley Historical Society – Join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 11am at Nehalem Bay American Legion Cemetery, Necarney City Road, to honor our soldiers with a special ceremony. This…
2022 Rockaway Beach Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt (Photos & Video) Finally!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s celebrate Easter again! Better late than never … My apologies to Rockaway Beach for not getting these wonderful photos and video of the Easter Egg hunt and the winners…
EXCLUSIVE PIONEER INTERVIEW: Easter Bunny Setting Up in Rockaway Beach for Saturday Event
For the Pioneer – By Robin Swain I was taking advantage of a sun break and went for a walk in the Phyllis Baker City park here in Rockaway Beach. I decided…
City of Rockaway Beach awards $20,553 in tourism grants to local businesses
Grants, funded by room tax paid by overnight visitors, is part of the city’s destination management plan March 15, 2022. Thanks to support from the Rockaway Beach City Council, seven local businesses…