By Leanna Coy, FHP-BC When looking for information, the internet long ago replaced the encyclopedia. Now, with growing popularity, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the go-to for information. About one-third of…
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MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: More on the Trump Plan for Nuke Waste
“When the history of the Trump era is written, the institutional cowardice will deserve a chapter, and the courage of those that fought a chapter of their own.” – Michael Hiltzik, Los…
BOOK REVIEWS – A TWO-FER: Pair of New Books about Artificial Intelligence (AI)
By Jim Heffernan Here are a pair of new books that talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) from slightly different perspectives. 63 years ago, (ouch), Bob Dylan told us “don’t speak too…
Nestucca Valley Artisans Celebrate More Than Three Decades of Coastal Creativity at Annual Art Sale August 15-16, Kiawanda Community Center
The Nestucca Valley Artisans (NVA) will welcome the community to its annual Art Sale on Saturday and Sunday, August 15–16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kiawanda Community Center…
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM – HANGAR B STORM DAMAGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
August 7, 2026 As we previously shared, the Port of Tillamook Bay is moving forward with the first phase of work to address the December 2025 storm damage to Hangar B…
BUTCH’S BLOG: It’s Happening
By Butch Freedman The jig is up. Say bye-bye, and scurry off the sinking ship, you rats. You’ve got only 3 months left. Okay, that’s enough crowing. And I realize I…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Thoughts on using Artificial Intelligence
By Neal Lemery A response to Laura’s questions … Editor’s Note: After multiple community pages exploded over AI, I sent out a query to all our Pioneer contributors. Here are Neal’s…
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER OUTRAGE
Another day, another outrage, and once again no one seems to notice or care. Trump has posted on social media an AI generated photograph of himself in military uniform flanked by…
Manzanita City Hall Financing Costs Will Cost More
By Will Stone Other things equal, failure to include the City Hall project as planned in Oregon Bond Bank financing will lead to more expensive financing. The Oregon Bond Bank is…
BRICKYARD FARMS CELEBRATES BOUNTIFUL SEASON WITH FIRST-EVER GARDEN PARTY AUG. 22 – LIMITED TICKETS
Join us on August 22 for an evening soiree at Brickyard Farms – our first annual Garden Party & Silent Auction. Get dressed up in your best cocktail attire and enjoy…
