Adam Schwend understands the importance of maintaining Tillamook County’s diverse economy. While tourism has potential to create new opportunities, our natural resource industries—timber, fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture—are the foundation of this county’s…
Category: Election News
Op/Ed – JUST THINK: WATER—WE TAKE IT FOR GRANTED, BUT SHOULD WE?
By Victoria Stoppiello In the heat of this election season, an interesting study examining how much we can (or cannot) count on abundant water along our coast crossed my mental path. This…
OP/ED: Independent Party candidate Brian P. Halvorsen asks for your vote by May 15
For Oregon voters in House District 32, there will be only one name on the Independent Party of Oregon primary ballot: Brian P. Halvorsen. The Independent Party began holding primaries in 2016…
OP/ED: Outsider Money Swamps Local Political Race
By Cheryl Johnson Astoria, Oregon – Oregon House District Race 32 is one of the few positions in the May 15, 2018 primary where voters have a choice. With few races on…
Coffee with Candidates at Kendra’s River Inn, Mon April 30th; Pioneer Q&A Series
One more opportunity to meet the all the candidates: April 30th – Coffee with the Candidates at Kendra’s River Inn, 10 am – a casual meet and greet, chance to chat with…
Join us casting your vote for Walt Porter for County Commissioner
To whom this may concern: Walt Porter, life-long resident of Tillamook County, has our vote for County Commissioner. We are confident Walt has the best interests of the County at heart: He…
The choice is easy
On May 15, we’re being asked to choose between six candidates for Tillamook County Commissioner. For me, the choice is easy. One candidate – David McCall – is the proven leader, the…
Support for David McCall for Tillamook County Commissioner
Having worked with David McCall on various issues, and having sat together in numerous meetings, I’ve observed someone who is intelligent, and totally interested and involved in all aspects of Tillamook County,…
Candidate Forum Scheduled for April 25 Event at the Pine Grove in Manzanita
The six candidates vying for the one open seat on the Tillamook County Commission will participate in a candidate forum at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita on April 25. Candidates…
VOTE FOR DAVID McCALL
We Tillamook County citizens, have an opportunity to energize our future when we elect a new commissioner. Many of the issues we face have grown over a number of years. It is…