The Board of Directors of Rinehart Clinic voted unanimously at its September 26, 2018 meeting to issue a public statement opposing Oregon Measure 105, which would repeal Oregon’s sanctuary state status. Oregon’s…
Category: Op-Ed
The Local Option Tax for NCRD is not about the pool, it is about PEOPLE!
It is about a community that puts the value and quality of people’s lives over the costs of ordinary things. It is above all about a community history of demonstrated commitment to…
VOTE YES – NCRD’S LOCAL OPTION TAX RENEWAL
Dear Editor, I encourage voters to vote yes to renew NCRD’s Local 5 year Option Tax Levy this November. This levy supports the highly successful programs NCRD has to offer everyone. The…
Listening, With Respect
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work with Neal Lemery, and I’ve shared his “musings” quite often here on the Pioneer. He has a way with words — often articulating…
We support the candidacy of Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner.
Here are the reasons: 1. In addition to her professional career in communications and marketing, over the past 13 years she has worked effectively in a variety of volunteer capacities in the…
In support of Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
Having had the opportunity to sit in on some group discussions with Mary Faith Bell I have been very impressed by her demeanor and her genuine concern for the issues facing Tillamook…
The Littoral Life: Out in the cold
By Dan Haag If you read this column for marriage or health advice – and really, why wouldn’t you? – than you’re in for a treat. This week’s missive tackles these conjoined…
Re-elect Barbara Trout to PUD Board
Please vote to re-elect Barbara Trout to the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors, Position #5. I have known Barbara since moving to Rockaway Beach in 1997. As the North Tillamook County representative…
Vote YES on Measure 102
By Erin Skaar, Executive Director of CARE (Tillamook County Community Action Resource Enterprises Inc.) and Melissa “Mis” Carlson-Swanson, Branch Services Manager for Oregon Food Bank Tillamook County Services Housing, food, and clothing…
Support for Schwend
Since I have not yet received the Oregon Voters Pamphlet, I have not begun to choose candidates for any office, in fact, I am not aware which candidates are running for what…
