OIOpublisher The City of Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 276 S. Hwy…
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BOOK REVIEWS: A Two-fer from Jim – “Heading Into The Abyss” & “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress”
By Jim Heffernan These are books I’ve been stuck on for a while, unsure about reviewing them or not. I think they convey a great message, but I wish they were easier…
Rockaway Beach July 4th, 2023 – “Small Town America” VIDEO
Photos by Don Backman; Video by Laura Swanson from Live Facebook stream We have so much fun at this parade! The music (thank, Rick!), the people, the parade participants (check out the…
THE OCEANSIDER – Special Edition: The Best Parade in the World July 4, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer reached out to Jerry to see if he would share some photos from the world famous Oceanside 4th of July parade – and he did not disappoint! And…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT July 2023 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: July 7, 2023, PNUCC Board of Directors Meeting. Location: TPUD July 27, 2023, OPUDA…
Dr. Brian Atwater, tsunami expert and author, book-signing in Manzanita, presentation in Nehalem on July 8
Sponsored by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society, the event will benefit the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay. A puzzling tsunami entered Japanese history in January, 1700. Samurai, merchants and villagers wrote…
Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative and Oregon BottleDrop announce 2023 Hidden Bottle Hunt July 5-9 – Find Hidden Bottles, $1,000 Given to Finders Favorite Charity
From July 5-9, daily clues will lead treasure hunters to six commemorative bottles hidden throughout the state in celebration of Oregon’s iconic Bottle Bill The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is hosting…
Rockaway Beach Volunteer of the Year – Sandy Johnson
By Robin Swain Sandy Johnson loves being a part of the Rockaway Beach community. A very active outdoorswoman, Sandy enjoys kayaking, hiking and is on the Dragon Boat team. She serves the…
LaNicia Duke is Building a Rural Network of Love and Empowerment
In the heart of Oregon, a new initiative is taking root, one that seeks to highlight the presence and contributions of Black individuals in rural communities. Spearheaded by LaNicia Duke, the founder…
Department of Land Conservation & Development hosting Information Session Webinar on Coastal Climate Resilience Funding July 7th
As the lead agency of Oregon’s Coastal Management Program (OCMP), the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) invites you to a Coastal Climate Resilience Funding Information Session to review various federal…