The City of Tillamook is moving forward with a critical infrastructure improvement project to replace and relocate its primary water transmission line, a key component of the community’s water system serving the…
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VIEW FROM HERE: The Weight of Borrowed Righteousness
By Roland Lee Hughes I see reports that our president will be hosting a reading of the Bible beginning today, April 21st. And I see the passage chosen for him specifically: 2…
AAUW Candidates Forum April 16, 2026 – State Senator, State Representative & Tillamook County Commissioner Candidates Videos
Ballots will be in mailboxes next week. Here’s an opportunity to see candidates for State Representative, State Senator and Tillamook County Board of Commissioners.
Guest Column: Oregon should be a sanctuary for potlucks
A call for relaxation of Oregon’s heavy-handed potluck law. EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s more on Watt’s crusade – Oregon is the least friendly state in the country regarding potlucks and other traditional food-sharing…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 4/20/26: First of week cloudy, light rain; Second half of week brings back fair, dry, mild conditions
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Well, after a fair and mild weekend, thanks to a high pressure ridge, it looks like we have increasing cloudiness associated with a…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Road Closure on 9th Street between Cedar & Elm for Sewer Lateral Repair April 22-23
The City of Tillamook announces a temporary road closure on 9th Street between Cedar Avenue and Elm Avenue on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and Thursday, April 23, 2026. Crews will be performing…
Oregon State Marine Board Meeting in Tillamook, April 23
The Oregon State Marine Board will hold its quarterly meeting on April 23, at the Port of Tillamook, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Building #19 in the main conference room, beginning at 8:30 am….
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Goodfella
Meet Goodfella, United Paws Cat of the Week. You don’t get the name “Goodfella” unless you are, well, a good fella. This black beauty with eyes that shine either yellow or green,…
We Support Mary Faith Bell
To the editor: Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell is an exemplary public servant – deeply informed, collaborative, compassionate, experienced and dedicated. Mary Faith has our enthusiastic support as she seeks reelection…
WELLNESS: From Woo Woo to Woo Hoo!
What if improving focus, reducing stress, and strengthening emotional regulation did not require a major life overhaul, but just five minutes a day? By Michelle Jenck, M Ed I recently came across…