EDITOR’S NOTE: When our community experienced several suicides over the last few months, the Pioneer reached out to a multitude of organizations and individuals to provide information, outreach, education about mental health,…
Category: Op-Ed
Not Chaos in Portland!
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter to the editor is in response to this story: https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/chaos-in-portland-now-they-want-to-recall-their-mayor/ I live in Portland. We, like other big cities, have a lot of challenges due to the…
OP/ED – PEACE OUT LOUD: Honoring Jaime
By Romy Carver Today is my birthday. It’s supposed to be “my day,” but I’d like to share it with someone special. I recently learned that I had a birthday twin. Her…
PIONEER WEEK – July 10, 2021 – Video News & Information
PIONEER WEEK, a production of the Tillamook County Pioneer, is a video review of news and community events here on the North Oregon Coast from the past week – 4th of July…
Celebrate “Inter-dependence” every day – No Holidays for Farmers, Harvest Continues
By Laura Swanson The 4th of July holiday, Independence Day as it’s often called, has many proclaiming their freedom and rights and there’s been fierce debates about how we celebrate, show our…
OP/ED: Some Thoughts on “Pride Month” – Embrace All Differences
By Andrew Jenck Many will point to their religious beliefs when advocating against trans rights and gender identity. God created male and female, hence there are only two genders. But what if…
WORDS OF WISDOM: To One Suddenly Departed
By Neal Lemery I can take you for granted so easily. Often, you would be there in my life, a friend, one who listens, one who cares, full of life. Today, you…
Drew’s Reviews: THE BREADWINNER
By Andrew Jenck A quick disclaimer: this is another review that deals with real world issues. Readers may be frustrated that after a hiatus, Drew’s Reviews is talking more about politics, but…
PEACE OUT LOUD: Juneteenth
By Romy Carver On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation which was overwhelmingly passed by the House and Senate, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Tillamook County Trails & Recreation Map Winner, Handy Resource
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness, the…