The vast sums of money that now flood the political scene have a devastating and corrupting influence on our democracy, both at the state and national levels. Corporations, organizations, and even individuals,…
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED: Lack of housing for individuals who experience disability is a social justice issue
By Joe Wykowski, Founder and Executive Director, Community Vision & Angela Hult, Executive Director, Wayne D. Kuni and Joan E. Kuni Foundation Individuals who experience disabilities are regularly denied basic human rights….
LETTER TO EDITOR: Citizens Encouraged to Attend Presentation from Director of Native Fish Society Nov. 18th
To all Oregon concerned citizens: This is your chance to hear about the threats to our water supply that continue to endanger native fish and talk about what citizens can do to…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Day Advice to PREVENT Breast Cancer from a Survivor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Elki Powers shared this insightful, full of information and resources article with the Pioneer months back. I had intended to run this during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” – October ……
Option for Manzanita City Hall
By Randy Kugler Some in the community have suggested that the “No Bond” folks have no viable financing plan or that securing a loan for a project would be just as expensive…
A BUILDERS OPINION on Manzanita City Hall Project
By Vince Venezia I would like to throw in my two cents worth about the proposed City Hall and respond to a letter posted on BBQ. But I’m not going to put…
Support for Manzanita Ballot Measure
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m writing this letter in support of the upcoming ballot measure. This is an appeal to vote yes on the ballot issue that will allow Manzanita to move…
Manzanita City Hall
My thoughts with a different twist. I don’t like the choices. An expensive, futuristic top of the line rendition which does not, in my opinion, reflect the lifestyles of most Manzanitians. I…
Opioid Summit Energizes Community Response
By Neal Lemery for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Tillamook County is Number One!” Who doesn’t like to hear that statement about one’s community? There’s that sense of pride, and a feeling of…
The Littoral Life: The winded warrior
By Dan Haag 35 years ago, one of the greatest films of all time was being viewed across America. I am, of course, referring to the Ralph Macchio classic, “The Karate Kid.”…