What’s so special about this election? The May 2023 election is all about “special districts” – school boards, transportation district, recreation district, fire boards, health districts and more. And for Tillamook County…
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Vote for Strong Leadership – YES for Local Health Care; Marc Johnson for Nehalem Bay Health District Board
OIOpublisher I am a retired nurse and clinical nursing specialist. Because I am concerned about our community’s health care, I have been attending the Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) Board meetings for…
CALLING ALL WRITERS, WANNA-BE WRITERS, READERS, Those that Enjoy the Written Word … Welcome to the opening year of the Rockaway Writers Rendezvous – April 28-30
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous – EST. 2023 WHAT/WHERE/WHY The Rockaway Roastery, at 2nd & Miller in Rockaway Beach) in conjunction with local published authors, are creating an annual educational fun event around all…
2023 May Special Election – Tillamook County Pioneer’s Questions for the Candidates: Nestucca School District #101
What’s so special about this election? The May 2023 election is all about “special districts” – school boards, transportation district, recreation district, fire boards, health districts and more. And for Tillamook County…
YES on Health District Bond Measure
We are voting YES on the Health District $10.25 million bond measure. There is an increasing aging population in Tillamook County with limited health care options. Approval of this bond measure will…
A Story About Transportation – Support for Mary Leverette for Transportation District Board
Yesterday I found an article in the paper that showed some art that I had created. Today they are having an event at TBCC and the artists are invited. I really want…
Tillamook County Retired Educators and Teachers/TREAT Newsletter Special Edition: Books and Book Bans – Do You Read Books?
Two out of five Tillamook school board members reveal they don’t read books At the April 10th Tillamook School District board meeting, a group of 3rd graders from South Prairie Elementary shared…
Support for Erin Laskey-Wilson for North County Recreation District Board Position #2
I am reaching out to those of you who who reside within the NCRD district boundaries and are eligible to vote for new or incumbent board members. Erin Laskey-Wilson is running for…
Physician Who Worked in a Rural Health Centers Explains Why a YES vote on the Health District Bond is Vital; Town Hall Information Session Sun. April 23
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Yes for Health District Bond will have several more town halls at the North County Recreation District, one this Sunday April 23rd. See below for more information. By Dr….
OP/ED: Pay attention and VOTE!
By Vivi Tallman, Lane deMoll & Barbara McLaughlin The ultra-conservative political movement to take over elected boards across our state and nation is gaining traction in Tillamook County. Next week, ballots for…