By Dan Haag It’s just around the corner, the infamous Oregon Coast rain and wind. When it hits, it’s time to take stock of what winter represents: perhaps a needed vacation, or…
Category: Guest Column
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Taking Charge of Our Health
OIOpublisher In our most recent column, we shared that 11.3% of Tillamook County residents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and an estimated 30% more of our local population may have…
POETRY: OCTOBER ARTIST
EDITOR’S NOTE: Regular Pioneer readers will recognize this poet’s name – the author of the “Diary of the Depot” – and we have always enjoyed her regular poetry contributions. Until recently, while…
The Littoral Life: The winded warrior
By Dan Haag 35 years ago, one of the greatest films of all time was being viewed across America. I am, of course, referring to the Ralph Macchio classic, “The Karate Kid.”…
MEMORY TRACKS: DIARY OF A DEPOT – Chapter 7 – THEIR RENTAL EXPERIENCE
Editor’s Note: The story continues, through the decades of the Rockaway Beach Train Depot. See links at the end for The introduction, Chapters 1 through 6. By Virginia Carrell Prowell The young…
Promoting A Culture of Preparedness: Support for New City Hall
By Linda Kozlowski, President, Manzanita City Council As a community volunteer, I wear many hats. The two I am most proud to wear are those of Manzanita City Councilor and President of…
NW Rides Improves Access to Care
By Shelby Porter, AmeriCorps Diabetes Prevention & Community Health Promotion VISTA with Tillamook County Community Health Centers Have you ever needed to get across town or even out of town for a…
MEMORY TRACKS: DIARY OF A DEPOT – Chapter 5 & 6 – The 1950’s & The Arrival of The New Owners
Editor’s Note: Finally getting back to the Diary … We left this story just as the depot was undergoing some big changes. The story continues, through the decades of the Rockaway Beach…
GUEST COMMENTARY: CIRCLES
By Kay Stoltz You’re invited! Out of the blue an invitation arrives to celebrate a birthday of someone I hadn’t seen in months. I’ve been thinking of her in connection with some…
GUEST COLUMN: Compassion for Our Neighbors
By Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Lack of available housing is one of the biggest challenges in our area. This includes housing of all kinds: emergency housing for the homeless, supported housing…