EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Backman and I have worked together for a few years now and have a routine about upcoming events, he’ll call or text – “What’s happening this weekend?” and I’ll…
Category: Don Backman Photos
GARIBALDI DAYS “JETTY ROCK JAMBOREE” PARADE HIGHLIGHTS (Photos & Video by Don Backman)
Everyone loves a parade — especially one that almost didn’t happen — due to upcoming construction and the jetty construction, the city wasn’t sure if Garibaldi Days would take place this year….
65th Annual Dory Days Celebration a Tremendous Success – Photos & Video
Photos & Video by Don Backman for the Tillamook County Pioneer (Pacific City, OR – July 22, 2024) – The 65th Annual Dory Days event in Pacific City has once again proven…
Tillamook Bay Community College Celebrates — Groundbreaking for Health Education Building June 21, 2024 (VIDEO)
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “It’s been a long journey,” Dr. Paul Jarrell, President of Tillamook Bay Community College, told the large audience assembled to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony…
Tillamook County Library & Tillamook Assoc. for Performing Arts Presented Reading of Declaration of Independence – July 4, 2024 (VIDEO)
Dozens of local citizens took their turn at the microphone as the Tillamook Library and TAPA (Tillamook Association for Performing Arts) presented a reading of the Declaration of Independence to commemorate Independence…
ROCKAWAY BEACH 2024 KITE FESTIVAL (VIDEO)
Story by Robin Swain Photos & Video by Don Backman The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival opened in true Oregon style … just wait five minutes and the weather will change. From no…
Make Art — See Art — Be Art
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “It’s all about beautification,” local artist, musician, and teacher Eric Sappington said. “The more of these we can do, the more culture we bring in,…
24th Annual Pacific City Blessing of the Fleet Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Powerful Ceremony Honors Power of the Ocean
Story, Photos & Video By Don Backman The outgoing tide rolled waves up on the wet sands on the beach beyond the Cape Kiwanda boat launch at Pacific City. Long rows of…
Memorial Day 2024: More than just another “Holiday”
EDITOR’S NOTE: There were ceremonies throughout Tillamook County – I was at the Nehalem American Legion Cemetery and streamed the service live on Facebook (see below for links to videos.) The event…
Bay City celebrates the Second Annual State of the City April 20, 2024
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “The intent for the State of the City is to invite the public in so they can find out what’s going on in the city,”…