Dear Community Members, I am writing to express my support for the NCRD and its upcoming five-year levy, which will be on this November’s ballot. I have witnessed the invaluable contributions the…
Category: Op-Ed
LET’S KEEP NCRD FUNDED AT THE SAME LEVEL
My first use of the old grade school building was when it was just that. My daughters (now 47 and 50) took swimming lessons in the summer (we lived in 97131 postal…
STRONG SUPPORT FOR “Yes on NCRD” Five-Year Option Tax
We strongly support a “Yes for NCRD” vote for renewal of the current five-year option tax for General Operations. This measure renews the current local option tax with no change in current…
LETTER TO EDITOR: NCRD IS MORE THAN RECREATION!
Over the years, NCRD has responded with programs that enrich our community beyond recreation. NCRD operates a very popular childcare facility, adult activities (dance classes, fiber arts, book club), Forest to Sea…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Definitely I’m voting: “Yes for NCRD”
On November 7th the residents of Tillamook County will be asked for the 4th time to renew the five year tax levy to support the daily operations for programs and services of…
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…
THE VIEW FROM HERE: The Rule of Three
By Lianne Thompson Did you have a good Summer? Did you find ways to relax and experience happiness in some form? I hope so. My happiness came this Summer when I could…
Drew’s Commentary: WHO ATTEMPTED TO MURDER THE PAC-12?
By Andrew Jenck Laying on the shores of the Pacific lies the Pac-12, “Packy,” having been dealt blows to its upper left forehead, and three more, south of its stomach. It got…
Adventist Ambulance Service Statement Inaccurate Regarding Staffing Levels, Available Ambulances, Response Times
The Pioneer has been following issues and concerns about the county’s ambulance service for several years prior to the pandemic, and more recently when the Fire Defense Board issued a statement of…
Tillamook County Solid Waste Manager David McCall Makes Change, Becoming Bay City City Manager
From David McCall, Tillamook County Solid Waste Manager: After 29 years in the solid waste industry, I will be making a significant change in my career. In early July, I will be…
