By Butch Freedman The two are almost inseparable. That is—living at the Coast and prowling along the beach looking for treasures. And, if you are diligent and keep your head down, the…
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MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH: THE STRONGEST MEN I KNOW GO TO THERAPY
By Denise Donahue, MEd I remember a long time ago, before cell phones and texting, before Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, high school students had to pass notes. It was fun. It was…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK: Street Closure on Stillwell Avenue between 1st & 2nd for Paving Work
The City of Tillamook announces a temporary street closure. Stillwell Avenue between 1st Street and 2nd Street will be closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY: Summer Reading 2026 – Plant a Seed, Read! Events, Activities & More!
The Tillamook County Library invites community members of all ages to participate in Summer Reading 2026, “Plant a Seed, Read!” beginning June 15 and continuing through July 31. This year’s program celebrates the connection between growth, learning, and…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The Worst and Best of Times
“American politics has long recycled elderly men and presented them as vessels of reassurance and national strength … Trump is simply the ugliest culmination of the pattern.” – Dr Georgios Samaras By…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 6/15/26: After Sunday’s Heat Wave, Cooler Monday, Return to More Seasonal Temps This Week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer As promised, it was a warm one yesterday (Sunday June 14, 2026), I saw 70s and 80s down at the beaches, with temperatures…
Meet Lynx, United Paws Kitten of the Week
Meet Lynx, United Paws Cat of the Week. Beautiful and exotic with swirling bands of gold and brown on thick fur that matches her large golden eyes, Lynx is described by her…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Living in Two Worlds
By Butch Freedman “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should,…
TILLAMOOK ROTARY CLUB: PROUDLY DISPLAYING THE STARS AND STRIPES ACROSS TILLAMOOK
For generations, the American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, unity, and hope. Throughout Tillamook, members of the Rotary Club of Tillamook proudly continue that tradition by placing flags…
ASTROLOGY: Free your mind – New Moon in Gemini 2026
By Madame Dana Zia “Free your mind and the rest will follow.” – En Vogue The New Moon in magical Gemini that perfects on June 14th is worth paying attention to. The…
