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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Let’s Talk About Safety In Our Community Jan. 24th; Video Interview with Tillamook Police Chief Ray Rau

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Editor

Earlier this week,  the second Community Conversation presented by a variety of community partners, including the Tillamook County Pioneer met at Tillamook Bay Community College.  Providing a forum for people to meet informally as a community to discuss “hot topics”, find out more about community resources, and connect.  The first community conversation in August, 2022, came about due to the…

Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association Announce Winners of “Light up Rockaway Beach”; Vote Now for the Pioneer “Lighting Up Tillamook County”

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Editor

By Robin Swain       The judges said it was a tough choice in all categories. The community stepped up and plugged in! The Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association would like to thank all who entered. Now, DRUMROLL PLEASE 1st Place for Commercial Building: Grumpy’s Café, Niki Sampson and Bart Washburn Commercial Window Display: All Professionals Real Estate, Scott Osmon Residential: Sharon…

Lighting Up Tillamook County: Map of Christmas Lights; Vote for your Favorites! Videos – Garibaldi Christmas Light Parade & Christmas Boats on Tillamook Bay by Don Backman

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Editor

Tillamook County has been lighting it up! Thanks to everyone who sent us your addresses and photos! The link to the map is below and since our roads have thawed out and things are warming up, if you want to get out for a drive and check out all the holiday lights, we’ve got the locations. And be sure to…

ENTER NOW! Lighting Up Tillamook County Contest Entry Form; Link to Holiday Lights Map; Holiday Happenings

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Editor

The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to once again bring you the Lighting Up Tillamook County Contest. JOIN IN THE FUN – Enter the LIGHTING UP TILLAMOOK COUNTY contest – send  PHOTO(S) and the address/location of the BEST light displays in the County and we’ll  feature your displayt on the Tillamook County Pioneer, our social media pages and – here’s…

6th Annual Tillamook County Giving Guide – Local Non-Profits Seek Year-end Donations

Posted on November 24, 2022November 27, 2022 by Editor

The arrival of the season of “Thanks” and “Giving” – and the 2022 Tillamook County Giving Guide has been sent to every mailbox in Tillamook County.  If you didn’t receive one, look for copies at various public locations throughout the county soon.  This the sixth year for the Giving Guide – with MORE nonprofits featured than ever before!  The Giving…

Tillamook County Pioneer VOTERS GUIDE May 2022 Primary Election – Questions for the Candidates; Link to Videos of Candidate Forums

Posted on April 24, 2022April 26, 2022 by Editor

The Tillamook County Pioneer sent all the candidates (in contested and statewide positions) a request for a candidate’s statement and a couple questions. The Pioneer provides this opportunity for candidates to tell voters about themselves and the position they are seeking. Tillamook County Pioneer CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT – 5 minute “why we should vote for you” pitch; include information about why…

EXCLUSIVE PIONEER INTERVIEW: Easter Bunny Setting Up in Rockaway Beach for Saturday Event

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Editor

For the Pioneer – By Robin Swain I was taking advantage of a sun break and went for a walk in the Phyllis Baker City park here in Rockaway Beach. I decided to take a video (see below!) of my walk to share with friends. What a lucky decision. There, in the pompous grass he stood, the Easter Bunny! Tape…

Chamber Awards Banquet Goes On – Despite Recommendations of Program Award Winner

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Editor

By Laura Swanson “… giving the Health Department an award is a no-brainer …” And not having the in-person gathering for the Chamber Banquet should have been a “no-brainer” as well. So then, why did the Chamber hold the large (300+) banquet and endanger people in our community? That’s a good question, follow the money. The local health department ten…

“Lighting Up Tillamook County” – Winners!

Posted on January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 by Editor

Thank you so much to the over 70 entries in the First Annual “Lighting Up Tillamook County” contest. We hope you had a chance to get out and see the amazing holiday light displays from Meda Loop in South County to Bayside Gardens in North County. And congratulations to the winners! Your restaurant Gift Certificates are in the mail. North…

Tillamook School Board Workshop Dec. 21st Reviews “Resolution for Local Control”, Mask Mandate

Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 by Editor

By Andrea Goss*, for the Tillamook County Pioneer The Tillamook School Board Workshop was quiet and not very well attended by the community. Three of the board members wore masks, two did not. There were ten community members in the audience and we were not allowed to speak The purpose of the Board Workshop was discussing a resolution (2022-02) Resolution…

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