Dear Editor, I take issue with the following points made in a northcoastbbq.com post “Back the Badge is BS” on April 26 by kilchis@protonmail.com From the post: Back the Badge is BS by kilchis@protonmail.com “The Secondary…
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED: Following the money in local politics
OIOpublisher By David McCall When my ballot arrived, I remembered a piece from a few days ago warning of “a ‘fake’ campaign funded by outside progressive money.” With a few minutes to…
OP/ED: All (Broadband) Politics Are Local; A Chance for Individuals to Make a Difference
EDITOR’S NOTE: Julian Macassey who has been involved with efforts to bring broadband internet to all in Tillamook County, and written several articles for the Pioneer sent along with article. From Julian:…
Graydon Hallock’s Criminal History
We the undersigned would like Tillamook County voters to be aware of the criminal history of County Commissioner candidate Graydon Hallock. The following is only one of several charges related to harassment…
Tillamook County Ballot Measures
Dear Editor: I was disappointed to find that the Measures on the Tillamook County ballot were not included in the voter’s pamphlet. A helpful employee at the County Clerk’s office told me…
Guided by her heart, desire to help others – Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
Dear Editor, I have only known Mary Faith Bell since 2018, but her high moral character immediately impressed me. She has proven herself to be a person of high integrity and of…
OP/ED: Don’t be Fooled. You haven’t been lied to (by TPUD)
EDITOR’S NOTE: We reached out to Steve Wecks following his thoughtful responses to the mis-information on social media threads about the TPUD’s Tillamook-Oceanside Transmission line and asked him to provide this op/ed….
Join Us in Re-electing Mary Faith Bell
I am writing to urge voters to join us in voting to reelect our Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. Mary Faith is intelligent, respectful, honest and a gifted problem solver. The…
Tillamook County Pioneer VOTERS GUIDE May 2022 Primary Election – Questions for the Candidates; Link to Videos of Candidate Forums
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent all the candidates (in contested and statewide positions) a request for a candidate’s statement and a couple questions. The Pioneer provides this opportunity for candidates to tell…
Support for Veterans Services Levy – Measure 29-163
I’m a Vietnam veteran. Measure 29-163 on the primary election ballot is an opportunity for people to truly thank a veteran for their service. “Thank you for your service” are shallow words,…