By LaNicia Duke Like many of you I am happy the election is over. The influx of opinion over facts both in local and national campaigns was exhausting. I’ve never liked politics…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Connections Are What Count
OIOpublisher by Ariel Slifka, Tillamook County Wellness AmeriCorps VISTA Between COVID-19 and the wildfires, Tillamook County has seen its fair share of challenges this year. Yet Jody Bell, who was born and…
One American’s journey through the presidential election (courtesy of It’s A Wonderful Life) …
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much Donald Roddy for sharing this very accurate commentary on the National election. As we’ve all “re-lived” Election day after day, to finally have a President-elect, Joe…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Winners and Losers — Post-Election Thoughts
By Neal Lemery The quiet you are hearing today as you sip your coffee is the resumption of normal life after the frantic election season. The passionate voices and political advertising noise…
Call for Action: Ask County Commissioners to Reconsider Park Fees Increase
By Sue Schuster Aalykke If you have read the latest Pioneer, there is an article* about the new and increased day-use access fees the Tillamook County Parks and Board of Commissioners are…
New OSU program improves rural outreach to promote mental health and well-being
By Molly Rosbach, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. — A new Oregon State University program is working to improve mental health and address substance use in rural communities by building on existing…
An Ancient Bread to Celebrate an Ancient Holiday
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “The spirits of dead friends sought the warmth of the Samhain fire and communion with their living kin.” Janet Farrar Halloween is one of the oldest…
HIGHEST DAILY CASE COUNT SINCE BEGINNING OF PANDEMIC- Oregon reports 550 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths; COVID-19 more deadly than the flu
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 649, the Oregon Health Authority reported today, October 23rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Journey to Health Part II
By: Dr. Charles Ross Charles Ross, DO Who do you trust for your health information? Last time I encouraged you to take a journey to a new destination to improve your health and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Against All Uncertainty – Forging Solutions and Fostering Normalcy for Family
By Ariel Slifka, Tillamook County Wellness, Community Health Connection VISTA The last 6 months have not been easy, and for local resident Julie Hurliman, the biggest concern has always been the impact…