To: The Editor I was dismayed by the failure of the Tillamook County Commissioners to refer the Petition to Incorporate Oceanside for the May election ballot for Oceansiders to decide up or…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Oceanside Residents Speak Out – County Commissioners Overreached, Let Community Voters Decide Fate of Incorporation
OIOpublisher To the editor: I am a full time resident of Oceanside and have closely followed the discussions and hearings regarding the incorporation of our community. I am convinced the County Commissioners…
Letter to the editor: Ambulances Need to Upgraded
On November 7, 2021 I was at home and had a medical emergency. My wife called 9-1-1 and requested an Ambulance. The Adventist Ambulance responded and transported me to the Tillamook Hospital…
LETTER TO EDITOR – Questions for the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD): Why are you reneging on contract to sell Food Bank property?
Background as I understand it: The Nehalem Bay Health District entered into a contract with the North County Food Bank to sell them a piece of property they own at the Rinehart…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Some Thoughts about the Flooding on North Main/Hwy. 101, Tillamook
I lived on North Main (Hwy 101) and the Doughty slough for 5 years. I have watched the water, cleaned up the mess and spent countless hours watching listening and learning about…
OP/ED: Oceanside Residents Concerned about Fusion Lodging Plans for New Hotel, Loss of Historic Cabins
From Andy Stephens: Fusion Lodging bought the historic 100+ year old Oceanside Cabins in July and has been very tight lipped about their plans with the property. The Oceanside Neighborhood Association President…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A GREAT DISTRICT, MEETING TILLAMOOK COUNTY’S NEEDS
As a former Board member for the Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD), I want to say it is one of the best run organizations I have seen in my seventy-some years, having…
Oh, The Irony!
Last Wednesday on the 8th of September, while the Oregon Board of Forestry was meeting and your local neighbors were petitioning them to implement changes in forest policy that would better protect…
LETTER TO EDITOR: About beautiful Hwy. 6 – Expert driving advice from retired trucker
EDITOR’S NOTE: Expert advice from someone who spent 43 years behind the wheel of 80,000 pounds, drive like a professional. Good advice, Jim. And Happy Birthday to your wife. We hope you…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Response to Romy Carver’s Blog – By the Grace of God
Romy Carver, you are my hero! I may have been once your teacher and peer, but your willingness to share your story is inspiring to this sage on the stage. As an…