The time is 220 years ago. It was in January 1806 (January 6th through 10th) that Captain William Clark and a party of twelve or thirteen conducted the side exploration over the…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Case for The Nation by Jill Lepore
By Jim Heffernan I loved this little book written by the woman I consider to be America’s best historian. The book was written in 2019, a year after her 933 page These…
Tillamook Coast Vistors Association (TCVA) Opens Marketing, Accessibility Grants January 1
Reinvesting $200,000 in Tillamook County economy The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) will open two grant programs on January 1, 2026, providing funding opportunities for tourism-related businesses and lodging properties across Tillamook County. The…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT January 2026 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: January 7, 2026, Public Power Council Members Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual January 8,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: High Surf Advisory from Wednesday 1/7/26 through Thursday 1/8/26
High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 6:35PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS, Portland OR * WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. *…
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY JANUARY 5: Launch of the Morning Star; Oregon declared US Territory
Several historical events related to the Oregon coast occurred on or around January 5th. Notably, on January 5, 1855, the first ship built in Tillamook County made its maiden voyage, and on…
BOOK REVIEW: HumanKind – Changing the World One Small Act at a Time by Brad Aronson
By Jim Heffernan Two years ago, I reviewed a book with a similar title, “Human Kind-A Hopeful History.” That book was historical and philosophical in nature and was built around the concept…
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting January 18 at Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City. The Annual Meeting will feature a presentation on the history of Neskowin by historian Jim…
Butch’s Blog: Red Meat
By Butch Freedman My wife and I recently decided to give up red meat. We’ll eat more fish, and go vegetarian some days. Health, you know. It’s important at our advancing age….
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE: Look back at 2025 weather by the numbers & the forecast
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And here we are with the first forecast for 2026. First though, let’s look back at some of the numbers for 2025. Using…