EDITOR’S NOTE: I follow several journalists on Substack (Dan Rather’s “Steady” is a favorite) and also local author and journalist Marc C. Johnson (you’ll recognize his name from the Neahlem Bay Health…
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Tillamook 8th Graders Prepare for Washington, D.C. Adventure with Fundraisers – Corral Grill Restaurant Takeover Sept. 19th; “Goonies” Movie at Coliseum Theater Sept. 21
OIOpublisher Tillamook’s 8th grade students are preparing for the experience of a lifetime: a weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C. For many, this will be their first opportunity to see our nation’s…
Honoring Chuck and Bob
By Lianne Thompson We’ve lost two notable community icons so far in 2025: Chuck McLaughlin and Bob Tarr. Writing about them daunts anyone who doesn’t use AI, either in part or in…
BOOK REVIEW: Coming Up Short – A Memoir of My America by Robert Reich
EDITOR’S NOTE: Where’s Jim been?? I asked myself that question a few weeks ago and reached out into the void … nothing. Then this appeared in my inbox! With this “apology explanation”…
Manzanita Film Festival Celebrates Short Films of the Pacific Northwest Oct 4th at Pine Grove
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is set to debut Saturday October 4th, celebrating the vibrant spirit of independent filmmaking from across the Pacific Northwest. Held at the historic Pine Grove Community House…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 9/15/25: Chilly start this morning, high pressure & easterly winds warm things up, another chance of rain for the weekend
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer After a high of around 66 yesterday, we had a front move through bringing the area just under half an inch of needed…
United Paws Kitten of the Week: TaLa
Meet TaLa, United Paws’ Kitten of the Week. TaLa is a handsome boy with a dark gray fluffy coat showing hints of tabby markings adding to his unique looks. TaLa was abandoned…
HOFFMAN WONDER GARDEN PLANT SALE SEPT. 20
The Wonder Garden at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita will once again offer an intoxicating selection of tried-and-true plants that thrive here in our coastal climate. The sale is in the Wonder…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Don’t Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Nestucca High School Hosts Bobcat Back-to-School Bash and Honors Local Heroes
On September 10, Nestucca High School welcomed families, students, and community partners for its annual Bobcat Back-to-School Bash, an open house designed to connect parents with teachers and highlight resources available through local organizations….