Most of us know the issues facing Tillamook County today. Housing, poor roads, harvest levels in our forests, budget problems and the list goes on. What we don’t know is what the…
Category: Op-Ed
Vote Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
What a crowd: Six candidates for one county commissioner spot! But one candidate stands out: Mary Faith Bell. She has been a Tillamook County civic servant for many years, enhancing her community…
Support for Schwend
Adam Schwend understands the importance of maintaining Tillamook County’s diverse economy. While tourism has potential to create new opportunities, our natural resource industries—timber, fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture—are the foundation of this county’s…
Op/Ed – JUST THINK: WATER—WE TAKE IT FOR GRANTED, BUT SHOULD WE?
By Victoria Stoppiello In the heat of this election season, an interesting study examining how much we can (or cannot) count on abundant water along our coast crossed my mental path. This…
OP/ED: Independent Party candidate Brian P. Halvorsen asks for your vote by May 15
For Oregon voters in House District 32, there will be only one name on the Independent Party of Oregon primary ballot: Brian P. Halvorsen. The Independent Party began holding primaries in 2016…
OP/ED: Outsider Money Swamps Local Political Race
By Cheryl Johnson Astoria, Oregon – Oregon House District Race 32 is one of the few positions in the May 15, 2018 primary where voters have a choice. With few races on…
Tillamook High School Tops in Science
By Clair Thomas Last weekend, April 21-22, Tillamook High School Science Research students participated in Northwest Science Exposition at Portland State University and came away with many awards. Silas Waxter placed FIRST…
Coffee with Candidates at Kendra’s River Inn, Mon April 30th; Pioneer Q&A Series
One more opportunity to meet the all the candidates: April 30th – Coffee with the Candidates at Kendra’s River Inn, 10 am – a casual meet and greet, chance to chat with…
Join us casting your vote for Walt Porter for County Commissioner
To whom this may concern: Walt Porter, life-long resident of Tillamook County, has our vote for County Commissioner. We are confident Walt has the best interests of the County at heart: He…
Support for David McCall for Tillamook County Commissioner
Having worked with David McCall on various issues, and having sat together in numerous meetings, I’ve observed someone who is intelligent, and totally interested and involved in all aspects of Tillamook County,…
