By Butch Freedman Trump’s in China with all his billionaire buddies and a gazillion Chinese, who probably would be happy to see him fall on his face. Which he will likely do…
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED: The approaching Election and Taxes
By Nicole Stevens Here in Oregon we’re going into an election season where taxes are the hot topic, and, let’s face it, nobody is a fan of taxes. Taxes are a necessary…
OP/ED: I want a break from Trump
By Lindy Cady I want a break from Trump’s atrocities. Everyday I wake up to hear yet another announcement about a citizen denial, a budget cut, an accusation and threat to an…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Vote Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
To the Editor: Alex Hamalian has the broad range of life and legal experience that I look for in a judge. Over the course of his career, he has handled many complex…
Four good reasons to vote for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner!
A vote for Mary Faith Bell is a vote for the Tillamook County Library. Mary Faith is a fierce defender of our library system and its director. The people supporting her MAGA…
Why You Should Vote YES on Measure 120 to Increase Road Funding
I just read Robin Kostrikin’s letter to the editor expressing her argument against the proposed gas tax increase. While I agree with several of her positions, I am FOR the gas tax…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S VOTERS GUIDE: QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES; LETTERS TO EDITOR; 11% of ballots received to date – VOTE by May 19th
Here is the updated ballot returns from the Tillamook County Clerk’s office for May 8, 2026: BALLOT RETURNS Received = total number of ballots cast. Accepted = total number of ballots without challenges. A challenged (unaccepted)…
I Endorse Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook County voters have a clear choice in their vote for Circuit Court Judge. That choice is Alex Hamalian. I was a Tillamook County District and Circuit Court Judge for many years….
Vote NO on Measure 120 Raise Gas Tax/Vehicle Fees
I spoke with Senator Weber for an hour and a half several months ago. We discussed the gas tax issue, Rep. Javadi, and other concerns. Not only is the gas tax set…
SATIRE: Fictitious Manzanita Family Feud
By Will Stone Host: Steve Harvey [Theme music hits. Steve struts out, adjusting his colorful suit and flashing a big smile.] Steve Harvey: Welcome to Manzanita Family Feud, y’all! Where the only thing…
