My heart continues to break, child by child. Nineteen more children and two more adults needlessly lost forever. How do we fix this unbelievably horrific and grave problem in our country? Why…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Vote to support your public services, but remember – there was (and still is) a better way
OIOpublisher Rural communities all over Oregon are suffering from a lack of funds for public services. At the same time the timber industry is making record breaking profits. Something’s not right here….
Letter to Editor: What’s happening at Alderbrook Golf Course?
EDITOR’S NOTE: We reached out to Alderbrook Golf Course, and learned that the course is listed for sale as “potential for development”. Their website has this message – The golf course, along…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Things aren’t always what they seem – like Measure 29-161
Imagine the scene: You’re at the Fair. It’s the first big event you’ve been to in over a year. Maybe you’re holding the hand of someone you care about. Maybe you got…
Attention to Local Races: Support Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
While national elections often receive the most attention, local officials have more impact on our daily lives—it’s important to pay close attention to local races. I am impressed with County Commissioner Mary…
Are you a responsible Tillamook County resident?
As a responsible Tillamook County resident, I want to protect the safety of our community, especially the safety of our most vulnerable to gun violence: those living in a domestic violence situation,…
Firearms Are Deadly Serious
I read two letters to the editor in the Headlight Herald (May 3rd issue) that encouraged voters to support ballot measure 29-161. One writer stated that if passed, this measure would apply…
County Commissioner Race – More to the Story
To the Editor: We are supporting Mary Faith Bell for Tillamook County Commissioner because she is the best person for the job. Her opponent, Graydon Hallock, has an extensive record of both…
Who is being misleading? Measure 29-161 Does NOT Protect Second Amendment
Dear Editor, I take issue with the following points made in a northcoastbbq.com post “Back the Badge is BS” on April 26 by kilchis@protonmail.com From the post: Back the Badge is BS by kilchis@protonmail.com “The Secondary…
Graydon Hallock’s Criminal History
We the undersigned would like Tillamook County voters to be aware of the criminal history of County Commissioner candidate Graydon Hallock. The following is only one of several charges related to harassment…