To the editor: I’ve noticed the controversy surrounding plans for a new city hall for Manzanita. I like to discover facts for myself, so I’ve attended a couple meetings, visited the current…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Support for Manzanita Community Center Project
OIOpublisher Dear Friends, I want to share my strong support for the Manzanita Underhill Community Center project, and my gratitude for the immense amounts of work put in by people involved. There…
Manzanita City Budget Committee: An Open letter to David Dillon, Jim Hickey, Terry Staehnke, Phil Mannan and Jim Dopp
Gentleman, You may be aware that I have raised concerns with the Mayor and Council about the misappropriation of Water Fund revenues to pay the salaries and benefits for the City Manager…
“…Change Always Happens…” SOS Tillamook Prevention Specialist DeAnna Pearl Takes New Position with Cowlitz Tribe
EDITOR’S NOTE: This email appeared in dozens of inboxes earlier this month – “OK, So I am just going to say it. I will be leaving Tillamook County by July 31st to…
Whose side is she on?
In Senator Betsy Johnson’s scripted speech before she voted against SB870 I can’t decide what’s worse; Johnson’s shocking defense of Donald Trump or her assault against the National Popular Vote (NPV). The…
Climate Change: The Big Picture
To the Editor As both a resident in Newberg and a second homeowner in Pacific City, I can understand the concern over the cap and trade bill. I can also understand that…
Letter to Editor: Concerns about Logging in Oceanside Watershed
Dear Editor, I have major concerns about the Short Start harvest plan in the Oceanside watershed set to begin in June. SLIDO maps for this area are indicating an active slide area,…
The Future of The Wave – Re-elect Jim Huffman
The Tillamook County Transportation District, a.k.a. The Wave, is one of the best examples of a high-quality, reputable, efficient organization serving and benefitting Tillamook County. The TCTD operates in a manner that…
Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner Speaks Out …
EDITOR’s NOTE: Thanks to Brian Halvorsen, Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner for this insightful letter, that he will read at this evening’s Planning Commission meeting. As I’ve been receiving multiple requests from Rockaway…
Rockaway Beach Citizens Call for Town Hall, Transparency
My family has owned a home in Rockaway for nearly 55 years. Last month I became a full-time resident and registered voter in Tillamook County. I have recently been made aware, by…