Tillamook County is proposing a four percent increase of transient lodging tax (TLT), to be paid by visitors, to help pay for emergency services that visitors need when they are here. Voters…
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From Tide Pools to Textbooks: VOTE YES for Neahkahnie Schools!
Let’s talk about the Neahkahnie School District 56 levy, shall we? I know, another election, another “please, can I have some more?” from our local institutions. But bear with me, folks, because…
Yes, Another Letter About the TLT (But Hear Me Out)
There’s been a lot of conversation lately about the proposed Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) increase in Tillamook County. And as important as the immediate numbers are, it’s even more important to understand…
Ada Limón, Poet Laureate, to Deliver Sitka Center Keynote
Cloverdale is hosting an extraordinary literary event on May 20 as US Poet Laureate Ada Limón delivers the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology’s Spring Keynote at Nestucca K-8 School. This free,…
An Open Letter to Tillamook County Transportation District Candidates Jim Heffernan and Vern Ressler
Dear Jim and Vern. You have my vote. I trust that your motivation to be on this board aligns with my wishes for the district. To be clear I want to see…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WEEK IN REVIEW 4/24/25 VIDEO
The Pioneer team has put together video clips from some of the stories we covered this past week: Over 125 North County locals rally at Hwy. 101 in Manzanita on April 19th…
Emergency Volunteer Corp of Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps: Velda Handler Receives Honorable Mentions During National Volunteer Week
Our very own Velda Handler has been recognized during National Volunteer Week. Velda is EVCNB’s Nehalem Bay Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator and Shelters Division Lead. She also serves on EVCNB’s executive committee…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Tillamook County Fair Board Vacancies
The Tillamook County Fair Board is seeking two dedicated members to join them in the planning and management of the Fair and Fairgrounds. Applications are sought from individuals with an agricultural background…
Food Can Tsunami – The Fourth Wave, Saturday, April 26, 10:00 – 11:00 am
This is a CALL-TO-ACTION to help our neighbors! SNAP (food stamps) benefits are being cut so families are looking to local food banks and food pantries for more support. Unfortunately, that support…
Increase in TLT Makes Sense to Me
I have been following the efforts by county commissioners to shift and broaden the sources of funding that our county relies on to provide citizens with necessary services. I appreciate the conscientious…
