Tillamook County Master Gardener Barbara Casteel gives us a lesson in pruning an apple tree, in this case an “espaliered” apple tree in her backyard; it has multiple apple varieties grafted on…
Category: Don Backman Photos
Rockaway Beach Fire Department Honors Members, Recognizes Service, Leadership
OIOpublisher Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue Department held their annual banquet and presented members with service plaques, special recognition and lifetime plaques on February 5th. Local volunteer fire departments are in need…
Pacific Restaurant Hosts Chinese New Celebration Saturday Feb. 5th – Photos by Don Backman
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much Nelia for sharing this fun and wonderful cultural tradition and bringing it to Tillamook! Bring on the Year of the Tiger! Photos & Story By Don…
You’re hired! Award winning local educator teaches students life long employment skills
Story & Photos by Don Backman “You have the job. When can you start work?” Those are the words every job applicant wants to hear, including those who have disabilities, who, unfortunately,…
MLK DAY OF SERVICE: A day of service, and the power of groups working together to meet local needs
By Don Backman On January 17, 2022, it all came together at Tillamook Early Learning Center. Volunteers from numerous parts of the community: Tillamook Early Learning Center (TELC), Tillamook Bay Community College…
Pioneer photographer Don Backman’s Photography Classes at TBCC Winter Term
EDITOR’S NOTE: You’ve seen his wide range of photography here on the Pioneer … but did you know that he’s a teacher, too? Don has over 35 years of teaching experience, and…
King Tides Photos – Don’t be these guys
By Don Backman A couple years ago during a big tide event after a storm, I was taking photos from the viewing mound at Barview Jetty. A lot of cars were parked…
Tillamook Celebrates 2022 with Lighted Ball Drop(s) at Second Street Plaza – Photos/Video by Don Backman
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman The New Years Eve ball drop at Second Street was a well attended family event despite freezing temperatures. The huge white heated tent was rocking…
LIGHTING UP TILLAMOOK COUNTY – Photos by Don Backman: Vote for Best Holiday Lights in Tillamook County
From North County to South County, Pioneer Photographer Don Backman has been taking photos of all the holiday lights. Now VOTE FOR THE BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS in North, Central and South Counties;…
Holiday Light Parades – VIDEOS by Don Backman; Tillamook Coast Holiday Lights Map, Contest, Voting; Garibaldi Lights
Our Pioneer photographer had been hopping! All over the County … photographing your holiday light displays and the holiday light parades from North to South. You’ve seen the photos, now here are…