By Neal Lemery Being a man in the United States in 2026 is a daunting task, with many obstacles, expectations, and challenges. We don’t make it easy for men to be “successful”…
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IN GOOD MENTAL HEALTH: How Grief Taught Me How to Love
By Denise Donohue, MEd I’m listening to one of my favorite Beatles songs, A Day in the Life. I played it over and over after my uncle died. He was my favorite…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Reflection of Himself
By Butch Freedman The latest fiasco It never ends with this guy. But the latest outrage climbs to the top. It’s not as consequential as his failed wars, or the incredible level…
DAIRY MONTH IN THE DAIRYLANDS OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY – ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE – MILK RUN, PARADE & RODEO
June is National Dairy Month and here in Tillamook County it’s a big deal, and the perfect reminder that our community wellness is deeply rooted in the land, our heritage, and the…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: “I pay for insurance. Why isn’t this covered?”
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…
United Paws Cat of the Week: Meet Quill
Introducing Quill, United Paws’ Cat of the Week. Quill is a handsome tuxedo with a broad white stripe down his nose and matching white boots. United Paws rescued Quill, his mother, Tilly,…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Spring Cleaning Madness
By Neal Lemery I’ve been on a spree of decluttering, downsizing, and bringing order to my house. I’ve realized I have hoarding tendencies, and that my lifestyle is messy, cluttered, and often…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS: Join Us for Netarts Community Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Music Sunday June 28th
Come celebrate an exciting new chapter for our community at Netarts Community Park! Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Netarts Community Park – Netarts, Oregon Enjoy an afternoon filled…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 6/22/26: Warm couple days, then pattern change starting midweek, end of the week looking rainy
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Not a bad weekend, we had some clouds Saturday, but Sunday was quite nice with temperatures in the 60s along the coast, and…
Nehalem Bay Pride Comes to Wheeler June 27–28 – Heart of Cartm, City of Wheeler host two-day celebration
Heart of Cartm and the City of Wheeler are co-hosting Nehalem Bay Pride 2026 on June 27–28, a two-day community celebration centered in Wheeler, Oregon. All events are free, drop-in, and open…
