United Paws has the perfect pair of cats who love family, kids, dogs, and especially each other! Lily & Homer are best friends and hopefully, Forever. Lily was adopted as a kitten…
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LOWER NEHALEM COMMUNITY TRUST ANNOUNCES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Manzanita, OR) – On behalf of the Lower Nehalem Community Trust, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Akdedian as Interim Executive Director. From walks on Neahkahnie Mountain as a…
Viral Question – asked of women: “Would you rather meet a bear or a man in the woods?”
EDITOR’S NOTE: It started several weeks ago – on a social media platform. A couple of women discussing the scenario, “would you rather meet a bear or a man in the woods?”…
Re-elect Erin Skaar
The choice for County Commissioner Position #1 is clear. Commissioner Erin Skaar looks at the state of the community and has worked hard to improve it. This means working within existing regulations…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Oregon Coast Economic Summit Returns May 8th in Lincoln City
By Senator Suzanne Weber When I was Mayor of Tillamook, I found the Oregon Coast Economic Summit to be a very valuable resource for connecting our small coastal towns with opportunities for economic…
PORT OF GARIBALDI: South Jetty Project Update 5/3/24
Here is the most recent information from the Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers, May 3, 2024: “The contractor is delivering jetty stone to the stone barge loading facility at the…
IN RESPONSE: Not supporting anti-semitic ranting
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I received Judi’s email, I was immediately taken aback, and thought, oh my goodness – no, of course not – the Pioneer would never support antisemitic language! And then…
I’ve been thinking … Meet Jose, Bus Driver for The Wave
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about José, a cheerful bus driver I met in March 2023. I had just decided to run for Position 1 on the Tillamook County…
Support for Bruce Lovelin for County Commissioner
Bruce Lovelin has my vote for County Commissioner for the following reasons: His 10 years’ experience on the Planning Commission gives him a strong background for this job. He will be able…
Commissioner Election – Clear Picture
It saddens me to see negative advertising raise its ugly head here in the commissioners race. On a positive note, it provides a clear picture of Mr. Lovelin’s lack of preparation and…